INDUSTRIAL TURNS TRENDY IN TWO SEATTLE NEIGHBORHOODS

courtesy T-Mobile Park

SODO

This hip strip of former warehouses buzzes with exciting craft beverage makers and sports-related venues and shops.

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The state-of-the-art sports stadiums Lumen Field, for football and soccer, and T-Mobile Park, for baseball, draw thousands of fans to this industrial neighborhood bordering Pioneer Square. Other attractions include Momentum Indoor Climbing for testing your grip strength and Showbox SoDo and WAMU Theater to see enthralling concerts.

Eat and Drink

Sample complex wines that reflect Washington’s unique terroir at Efeste winery, and farther south at SODO Urbanworks, which is home to nearly a dozen respected tasting rooms, including Sleight of Hand Cellars and Michael Florentino Cellars. Other great places to quench your thirst include Ghostfish Brewing Company, which specializes in gluten-free beer; Seattle Cider Company, with its spacious, games-filled taproom; and Starbucks Reserve SODO, which dispenses cocktails, craft coffee, and nitro cold brew on tap. Car enthusiasts should put it in park at Derby, and dine on garlic fries or a fried Korean chicken sando while sneaking a peek at the impressive members-only car club next door. Or go classic for lunch with retro-cool burgers and fries at Pick-Quick Drive-In. A short walk from the sports stadiums, industrial-chic Steelheads Alley and lovably unpretentious Hooverville Bar are festive hangouts for socializing and watching games on TV.

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Renowned for its American heritage apparel, from mackinaw wool jackets to tin-cloth slacks, the Filson flagship store is a must, but also check out Outdoor Research, which carries activewear for everything from skiing to hiking, and the Outdoor Emporium, with its vast selection of camping and fishing gear. Rejuvenation carries beautifully crafted lamps, clocks, textiles, and other modern home accessories.

A child rides a bike near giant sculptures of a cowboy hat and decorated boot in a park, with green trees and a clear blue sky—capturing the playful spirit found in SoDo and Georgetown Seattle neighborhoods.

OxBow Park

GEORGETOWN

Watch planes soar above in this revitalized neighborhood south of downtown that boasts a dynamic art, retail, and dining scene.

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Learn about Seattle’s aviation legacy at The Museum of Flight, where you can get up close to lunar modules and historic Boeing airliners. Georgetown abounds with art galleries, including Seattle Art Source, Fogue Studios, and Equinox Studios. A great time to check out these spots is during the Georgetown Art Attack, a celebration of local artists and makers held on the second Saturday of each month. For an Insta-worthy photo op, head to Oxbow Park to glimpse a larger-than-life cowboy hat and boots.

Eat and Drink

Decorated with bright murals, cheerful Ciudad focuses on chicken, chorizo, and vegetables grilled over charcoal and served with sauces inspired by Spain, Morocco, and the Mediterranean. With a landscaped patio, Smarty Pants turns out creative grilled sandwiches, and Kauai Family Restaurant is a top spot for Hawaiian fare, from loco moco to Spam musubi. Head to Bopbox for Korean bibimbap, and Voi Cà Phê for rich Vietnamese coffee and bánh mì sandwiches. Sample Washington wine in the airy, industrial space at House of Smith Jet City or, just south of the neighborhood, at Bacovino tasting room.

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Discover pop-up shops, unique art galleries, a cookie shop, and more at the whimsical Georgetown Trailer Park Mall, and an impressive array of comics and graphic novels at the Fantagraphics Bookstore and Gallery, which shares a space with popular Georgetown Records. At Barn Owl Vintage Goods, you can score fantastic fashion finds, including a great selection of Filson clothing and goods.