Georgetown Records Amy Vaughn
Photo: David Newman
Photo: David Newman
Photo: Harold Hollingsworth
Photo: David Newman
Photo: Dennis Hamilton

SoDo & Georgetown

INDUSTRIAL TURNS TRENDY IN TWO SEATTLE NEIGHBORHOODS

A panoramic view of a baseball stadium, nestled between the vibrant SoDo and Georgetown neighborhoods in Seattle, captures the excitement of a game. The retractable roof is partially open, and the field is brightly lit. Cheering fans fill the stands as large screens display game details. T-Mobile Park Photo Credit Web Berrier

SODO

Come for the sports, stay for the fun mix of shops and eats in this historically industrial part of town.

Explore

Formerly a tract of tidal lands, this area south of downtown is now anchored by the city’s key sports stadiums—root for the home team Mariners at T-Mobile Park (1250 First Ave S) and the Seahawks, Sounders, and OL Reign at Lumen Field (800 Occidental Ave S). Momentum Indoor Climbing (2759 First Ave S) is an excellent place to build your mountaineering skills.

Eat and Drink

For fast-casual Vietnamese, Vinason Pho Kitchen (1521 First Ave S) hits a home run with its tater tots topped with steak, cilantro, and sriracha mayo. By’s (2901 Fourth Ave S) has been turning out juicy burgers and fish and chips since 1964, and laid-back Pecos Pit Bar-B-Que (2260 First Ave S) is a must for tender beef brisket and chopped pork, along with smoked mac and cheese and pecan pie. Notable craft spirits makers in these parts include whiskey-focused, award-winning Westland Distillery (2931 First Ave S) and Letterpress Distilling (85 S Atlantic St), which produces a lovely limoncello among other Italian liqueurs. SODO Urbanworks (3901 First Ave S) is home to nearly a dozen respected tasting rooms, including Rôtie Cellars (3861 First Ave S) and Nine Hats Wines (3861 First Ave S), which also serves up perfectly baked pies in its Nine Pies Pizzeria.

Shop

Gear up with the right apparel and equipment at the Outdoor Research (2203 First Ave S) flagship store and Filson (1741 First Ave S), a well-stocked emporium carrying gear and clothing for virtually every Pacific Northwest activity. Silver Platters (2930 First Ave S) can help solve your entertainment needs—it carries a huge selection of media, from vintage movies to rare LPs. For one-of-a-kind antiques, Lander Street Vintage (241 S Lander St) teems with retro charm.

Two hands hold three colorful soft-serve ice creams in taiyaki fish-shaped cones, set against the charming backdrop of a building with a round sign in the vibrant SoDo neighborhood. The creamy mix features pastel green, pink, yellow, and purple hues. courtesy Matcha Man

GEORGETOWN

Watch planes soar overhead in this revitalized neighborhood south of downtown known for its funky art and culinary scene.

Explore

The Museum of Flight (9404 E Marginal Way S) showcases incredible aviation history in a family-friendly wonderland of big planes and hands-on exhibits. Connections Museum Seattle (7000 E Marginal Way S) displays antique telephones and switchboards. Head to Oxbow Park (6430 Corson Ave S) to glimpse a larger-than-life cowboy hat and boots sculpture.

Eat and Drink

Set inside a dapper 1910 house with lush patios, The Corson Building (5609 Corson Ave S) presents an oft-changing menu of seasonally sourced Pacific Northwestern fare. Fonda La Catrina (5905 Airport Way S) dishes classic Mexican tortas and tacos and pours fine tequilas, and art-filled Ciudad (6118 12th Ave S) specializes in shareable international small plates and grilled meats, like pork collar in a mojo verde sauce. Voi Cà Phê (6105 13th Ave S) has inventive Vietnamese coffees, like the pho’ spice latte with an herb blend inspired by the classic noodle soup, and Matcha Man Ice Cream & Taiyaki (6014 12th Ave S) swirls soft-serve flavors like green tea, ube, and black sesame into a fish-shaped taiyaki cone. Tinte Cellars (5951 Airport Way S) occupies a handsome storefront space with a stunning landscaped patio where you can sip a peppery malbec beside a firepit. At celebrated Georgetown Brewing (5200 Denver Ave S), the tasting room welcomes kids, dogs, and takeout from nearby restaurants.

Shop

Find handcrafted housewares, creative ceramics, and original artwork within the Airstream trailers at Georgetown Trailer Park Mall (5805 Airport Way S). Pick up rich caramels and truffles at Fran’s Chocolates (5900 Airport Way S)—the dark chocolate sauce also makes a great gift. Consider Georgetown Records (1201 S Vale St), with its CDs and vinyl records; next door, Fantagraphics Bookstore and Gallery (1201 S Vale St) goes just as deep into the world of comics and graphic novels.

Georgetown & SoDo Partners

Filson SoDo/Georgetown

Filson

  • Address 1741 First Ave S, Seattle, WA 98134
  • Phone (800) 624-0201
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LIT Immersive SoDo/Georgetown

LIT Immersive

  • Address 1000 1st Ave S, Seattle, WA 98134
  • Phone (206) 317-4396
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Seattle Cider Company SoDo/Georgetown

Seattle Cider Company

  • Address 4660 Ohio Ave S, Seattle, WA 98134
  • Phone (206) 762-0490
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Showbox SoDo SoDo/Georgetown

Showbox SoDo

  • Address 1700 First Ave S, Seattle, WA 98134
  • Phone (206) 652-0997
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