THINGS TO DO iN SEATTLE
When planning your trip to a Seattle Reign FC match, be sure to check out all the city has to offer! Read more about some of our suggestions below:
Chinatown International District – 11 minute walk
Seattle’s Chinatown-International District (C-ID) is home to history, culture, and tradition. The C-ID offers a wide variety of authentic food spanning across Asia, eclectic retail, and family friendly activities. Known as one of Seattle’s best restaurant districts, Chinatown-International District offers over 50 dining options, spanning Asia and beyond. Discover foods from China, Japan, Philippines, Thailand, Korea, Vietnam, and more. From authentic to fusion, Chinatown-International District has a delicious option for every meal of the day, including several late-night options for post-game snacks.
The area also boasts the Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience which focuses on the culture, art and history of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. It is located in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District. Established in 1967, the museum is a Smithsonian Institution affiliate and the only pan-Asian Pacific American community-based museum in the United States.
Starbucks Reserve – 15 minute walk
The reserve is decidedly different than a typical Starbucks store with unique, elevated food and drink offerings. You can book a private tour, experience or their patio. The tours bring guests through the coffee growing and roasting processes and how it travels to a local Starbucks store.
Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience – 15 minute walk
Step into a 20,000 sq. ft. light and sound spectacular exhibit featuring two-story projections of the artist’s most compelling works.
Van Gogh Seattle Exhibit: The Immersive Experience (vangoghexpo.com)
Seattle Harbor Cruise - 21 minute walk
Book ahead and enjoy an hour in the Puget Sound with some of the greatest views in the world.
A Harbor Cruise is a unique and fun way to enjoy Seattle from the water! During this 1-hour narrated cruise, you’ll see all of the beauty and history of the Emerald City. From the skyline to the shipping port, there’s views and history everyone will enjoy.
Harbor Cruise of Seattle Waterfront - Skyline View | Argosy Cruises
Seattle Public Library – 24 minute walk
The new Central Library opened May 23, 2004. The 11-floor building contains an innovative "Books Spiral," a 275-seat auditorium, and open spaces where patrons can meet, study, search the web or read. The Library has centers for children, teens and adult readers, along with expanded collections and a large computer lab. It also has underground parking for about 143 vehicles.
Central Library | The Seattle Public Library (spl.org)
Space Needle & Seattle Center – 10 minute drive / 2 minute monorail trip & 30 minute walk from Downtown
One of the crown jewels of Seattle. A wonderful area to spend time before or after a match. From going up the Space Needle to visiting the incredible Chihuly Garden & Glass, the mesmerizing Museum of Pop Culture, and the child friendly Pacific Science Center, there are so many Seattle landmarks to visit. You could start every match day here and have an incredible Seattle day.
Pike Place Market – 6 minute drive / 30 minute walk
The Pike Place Market has been a defining Seattle icon for more than a century. Considered by many “the soul of Seattle,” the Market spans nine historic acres in the center of downtown where everyday locals and tourists alike shop, visit, eat and discover.
Founded in 1907, the Market is one of the oldest and largest continuously operating public markets in the United States and is brought to life by the hundreds of farmers, crafters, small businesses, and residents that call it “home”.
Kerry Park – 10 minute drive
An unsurpassed view of Elliott Bay and the Central City, with an occasional backdrop of Mount Rainier, draws camera buffs to this spot. At sunset they often line the wall just as the city and the sound are beginning to glow with lights. At night it becomes almost a fantasy scene, with brightly lit ferries gliding across the water and the Space Needle shining from its 500-foot pedestal.
Kerry Park (Franklin Place) - Parks | seattle.gov
Gas Works Park – 11 minute drive
Gas Works Park has a play area with a large play barn, and big hill popular for flying kites. Special park features include a sundial, and a beautiful view of Lake Union & Seattle. It is also a scene stealing location in the movie 10 Things I Hate About You
Gas Works Park - Parks | seattle.gov
Washington Park Arboretum – 13 minute drive
The Arboretum is a welcome oasis on the shores of Lake Washington. Jointly managed by the University of Washington Botanic Gardens and the City of Seattle, its 230 acres contain a dynamic assortment of plants, some found nowhere else in the Northwest. Take a walk through the Arboretum and discover this beautiful living collection. The Graham Visitors Center contains an information desk, and a gift shop managed by the Arboretum Foundation. The Japanese Garden, located at the south end of the Arboretum has an entrance fee and is managed by the City of Seattle.
Washington Park Arboretum | University of Washington Botanic Gardens (uw.edu)
Ballard Locks – 17 minute drive
The Hiram M. Chittenden Locks (locally known as the Ballard Locks) is a waterway system that connects the saltwater of the Puget Sound to the fresh water of the Ship Canal, which sits about 20 feet above sea level. Boats enter the locks, the gates close and the water rises or falls to the level of the destination waterway. Watching boats pass through the locks, exploring the 7 acres of botanical gardens and looking for fish on the fish ladder is fun and free entertainment that draws locals and tourists alike.
Hiram M. Chittenden-Ballard Locks
Discovery Park – 19 minute drive
Discovery Park is a 534 acre natural area park operated by the Seattle Parks and Recreation. It is the largest city park in Seattle, and occupies most of the former Fort Lawton site. Situated on Magnolia Bluff overlooking Puget Sound, Discovery Park offers spectacular view of both the Cascade and the Olympic Mountain ranges. The secluded site includes two miles of protected tidal beaches as well as open meadow lands, dramatic sea cliffs, forest groves, active sand dunes, thickets and streams. The role of Discovery Park is to provide an open space of quiet and tranquility away from the stress and activity of the city, a sanctuary for wildlife, as well as an outdoor classroom for people to learn about the natural world.
A renovation project updated the play area equipment, improved safety, increased play area accessibility in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and provided new picnic tables and seating. Play equipment includes climbing structures, a zip line, swings, and structures that resemble tree houses. The project ensures ADA access and maintenance access to the playground area from park pathways. The play area equipment is appropriate for children of all abilities, including toddlers and older children.
It is important to remember & honor the fact that our parks are on lands & waters of Salish Sea peoples; to remember that Indigenous people have stewarded these lands & waters we love for thousands of years.
Discovery Park - Parks | seattle.gov
Kubota Gardens – 21 minute drive
Kubota Garden is a 20-acre American-Japanese garden that was the vision of Japanese immigrant Fujitaro Kubota when he purchased the first 5-acres of logged off swampland in 1927. The garden grew to 20-acres and was developed concurrent with Kubota's landscaping business. He returned to the garden and continued its development after being incarcerated during WWII. In 1981, the 4.5 acre core was designated a Historic Landmark, and the City of Seattle purchased the garden from the Kubota family in 1987. The garden is an urban oasis, criss-crossed with streams and paths, ponds and waterfalls, rich with flora and fauna and a popular destination year-round. The garden is maintained by the City, and supported by the Kubota Garden Foundation.