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Seattle, United States
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Seattle's SoDo used to be called "South of the Dome", referring to the now-demolished Kingdome stadium; to keep some sense in the name, it is explained now as "South of Downtown". The north edge of the district features the region's largest sports stadiums, then transitions into Seattle's industrial and shipping center. Georgetown picks up from SoDo somewhere around Spokane Street and extends south to Boeing Field. It is Seattle's emerging arts neighborhood, full of great restaurants, coffee houses and funky taverns tucked between industrial buildings.
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A small museum with thousands of Coast Guard related items.
Museum of Communications
A museum of antique telephone equipment, although "warehouse" might be a better description than museum, with racks upon racks crammed full of equipment. Many exhibits are kept functional, including mechanical and electronic switches, telephone poles, and antique telephones. Tours take at least an hour, but will go on for 2-3hrs you have strong technical interests and lots of questions. The building itself is still owned by CenturyLink.
A massive air and space museum, near the original Boeing factory. The museum consists of an indoor area that is further divided into the history, jet age, airport operations, and space travel, and an outdoor section where you can sneak inside retired airplanes. The collection includes 131 aircraft and spacecraft ranging from wood and fabric crates to the SR-71, Space Shuttle Trainer, a retired Air-Force One and a Concorde. It's arguably better than even the Smithsonian's Air and Space Museum in the other Washington. Tours to the vicinity of the airport inside a van are available, but most spots do not allow cameras for security purposes! The Museum offers a large educational outreach program including weekend family workshops, the Aerospace Camp Experience (ACE) summer day camp, and an aviation high school.
See a 44 ft wide cowboy hat and a 22 ft high boot in this park.
Home to Seattle's beloved Seahawks American football team since 2002 and Sounders soccer club, plus the women's soccer club Seattle Reign, Lumen Field is an impressive open air sports arena with great views beyond the goal posts. It was also host to 6 matches during the 2026 World Cup. The stadium itself is notorious for being deafening while the so-called 12th Man cheers for the Seahawks. If you can't make it to the game, you can join a tour to see a glance of the history of the teams that call the spot home. Tours are held Fridays and Saturdays at 12:30PM and 2:30PM for $12, $5 for child ages 4-12, $8 ages 65+.
Since 1999, T-Mobile Park has been home to the Seattle Mariners baseball team and is one of the finest ballparks in the country. Right field bleacher seats enjoy a panoramic view of Downtown and Elliott Bay. An element of the unique atmosphere is the train whistle that sounds each time a Mariners' home run occurs. The stadium offers anything from traditional ballpark dogs and the famous garlic fries to fine gourmet fare and local beers. The aroma of food is everywhere inside the park. There couldn't be a better way to spend a summer evening with friends and family in Seattle. Take the elevator to 300 level to the Rooftop Boardwalk and see great views of the Puget Sound and downtown skyline and check out the free Mariners Hall of Fame on the 100 level for interesting exhibits and photos of Mariners players and memorabilia. You can tour the stadium for $10, $5 children ages 3-12. Schedules vary by season, but there are always tours at 12:30PM and 2:30PM, except during game days. You can buy the tickets online or at the Mariners pro shop.
Sister venue to the original Showbox across from Pike Place Market, Showbox SoDo offers a variety of live music acts, check website for upcoming events. There is also food, of the burger and pizza variety, and drinks available from the lounge.
Local artisans present a stellar array of visual and performing arts throughout the historic industrial arts corridor. Featured studios include the Georgetown Arts and Cultural Center, Vecta Photo, the Georgetown Atelier, Nautilus Studio, Krab Jab Studios, and Tenaya Sims.
This quiet, unassuming mom and pop place, quite simply has the best doughnuts in town. While Krispy Kreme and Top Pot get all the hype, Dona Queen consistently produces a great selection of raised and cake doughnuts; the maple bars are fantastic. And as if that weren't enough, they offer a full array of breakfast and lunch items as well as Korean specialties.
A former residence across from Boeing Field has been transformed into a tiny restaurant specializing in brunch. They are famous for their crepes and their Bloody Marys, although their small menu has a good variety of other breakfast and lunch items to choose from.
A new restaurant from the owners of Smarty Pants. Hudson is a contemporary American restaurant with a heavily Southern influence; pulled pork omelette, spicy shrimp and grits. Has a full bar and some good happy hour specials, $1 cans of PBR, anyone?
Slim's has cultivated a roadhouse decor and feel. Featured on an episode of Guy Fieri's Diner's, Drive-ins and Dives on Food Network. Chili is the star attraction and they offer several varieties; Texas red, brisket and bean, chili verde and turkey white bean. Just as with their counterparts at the Pig Iron next door, don't ignore the sides (jalapeno mac & cheese, white cheddar grits, oh my!). They also feature live music. 21 and older only.
While their slogan Beer, Booze and Grub just about says it all, it's the sandwiches that are the main attraction. From a list of fifteen there are many choices to tempt you. The Reuben is very good, indeed and their grilled cheese is a solid rendition on a classic. They are quick to make substitutions for vegetarians. Full bar and brunch available F-Su.
The Corson Building is trying very hard to develop a rural setting in a very urban surrounding. This is a very chef inspired and driven restaurant and your only opportunity for fine dining in Georgetown. Dinner is served at certain times (check website) and at communal tables. You generally get to choose between two entrees and are left to the devices of the chef for the rest of the meal which is served 'family style' on large platters and/or in bowls passed between diners. Wine pairings and flights of wine are offered for an additional cost.
Stop by every Saturday morning to hear DJ Tamlin spinning reggae. Free Wi-Fi.
An unpretentious, laid back bar. Nobody has tapped into the Georgetown vibe more. Dimly lit and cavernous, it's a good place to hangout with friends. While it's quiet early in the week, weekends can get very busy.
Fans of tater tots unite! Jules Mae is a happening bar in Georgetown and a popular venue for live music on weekends. Their food is a couple notches above standard bar fare.
A long-time SoDo institution, embodies all that you expect from a working class bar, a variety of good, cold beer served in chilled glasses, stiff, reasonably priced mixed drinks and some cheap, fried food to sop up all that booze. Their pressure fried chicken is the stuff of local legend.
A working-class bar that has stayed true to its roots. Jukebox, pool tables, dart boards and plenty of beer on tap. Who could ask for anything more?
Craft brewery in the middle of Georgetown.
Brewery and taproom, featuring 13 Jellyfish beers on tap.
Outstanding cocktail lounge and dance club which has DJ's hosting live events. The club has 2 levels and a great rooftop deck which has excellent views of downtown Seattle. Diverse crowd at this venue (especially on weekdays during summer with summer rooftop parties on Wednesday and Thursday from 7PM to 11PM) and sometimes has all night parties from 10PM to 10AM on Fridays and Saturdays. One of the best danceclubs in the city and is located near the Starbucks headquarters and about a 15 minute walk from the SoDo light rail station.
One of the decent options in the district with modern rooms. Some rooms provide a kitchenette.
The global wholesale chain's original location, founded in 1983. (Their corporate headquarters has since moved to Issaquah). The store's footprint is a bit smaller than most of their more recent builds. Membership required for most purchases.
Vintage and artisan market.
Used computers and electronics. With a wide and ever-changing selection that includes vintage oscilloscopes and audio amplifiers, modern high-powered servers and network routers, and accessories like printers, piano keyboards, and joysticks, geeks may have a hard time walking out empty-handed. Everything is well organized, so you can easily find any cables or components you're looking for. A small free museum showcases computers that were exceptional and pivotal in the history of computer technology.
On the 2nd floor of the headquarters building. The 6,500-square-foot store features historic artifacts from Pacific Northwest industry and limited-edition items not available anywhere else.
Producers of a wide range of functional, quality outdoor gear.
Backpacks, laptop bags, messenger bags and more designed and manufactured in Seattle.
By light rail
The Link light rail 1 Line has two stops in the district, from South Seattle, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and Federal Way to the south, and from Downtown, U District, North Seattle,…
By bus
Many King County Metro buses operate through SoDo and Georgetown.
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