Downtown Seattle is alive with a quiet, yet tangible kind of magic. Whether it’s walking along the water to see the ferries and breathe in the refreshing Pacific Northwest air, stopping to listen to street musicians, or perusing the city shops, every corner is bursting with possibility. 

Waterfront Park

People of all ages and walks of life are welcome to explore this expansive 20-acre park that features playgrounds, various piers, bike lanes, more than 1,000 new trees, and beautiful native plants. A gathering place for city residents and visitors, this beautiful space invites people to reconnect with Seattle’s scenery like never before – the city, mountains, and water.

There are nine new publicly sited art installations, the new Overlook Walk that connects pedestrians with the downtown core and the waterfront, as well as a convenient, elevated connection between Pike Place Market. 

New Attractions and Not-To-Miss Experiences

Step aboard a wood-fired floating sauna for a luxury experience with Wild Haus Floating Saunas.

This is one of the most unique ways to experience the sparkling lights of downtown Seattle, while immersing yourself in the rugged beauty of the water. 

Shibuya HiFi provides music enthusiasts with a sound experience that takes them on a journey away from the hectic hubbub of the modern world. Drawing from a love of vinyl records, this elevated cocktail lounge features three different sound systems to provide each listener with an audiophile experience that welcomes guests to sit back, relax, and feel the music. Whether they’re spinning underground hip-hop, Beethoven’s 9th Symphony, or a classic rock album from the 1970s, all music in the lounge is on vinyl and provides listeners with a magical and memorable night of music.   

Cannonball Arts is Seattle’s newest contemporary art center and celebrates artists of all kinds who love and call the Pacific Northwest their home. With non-traditional, one-of-a-kind exhibits, arts and culture lovers will be inspired. Cannonball Arts features an indoor sculpture park, an electronic art department featuring clay, wood, and cardboard art designs, a virtual reality exhibit, a rideable soft-form sculpture, an interactive, audience-generated photograph exhibit, and much more.  

The city invites each person to slow down, look closer, and find the beauty in each moment. With only-in-Seattle experiences like this, you won’t want to miss planning your downtown adventure this winter. Stack your activities into one full day or set aside a whole weekend for taking in all the sights. Learn more about how you can experience Seattle here.