If you love anime, also look for the Sakura-Con Anime Costume Contest. Its expanse of water and green space in the center of a dense urban neighborhood draws thousands of people daily from all over the city. Seattle’s Chinatown-International District (CID) is more than a Chinatown—there’s no one dominant culture there. Any day of the year, this unique Seattle neighborhood is an excellent place to go out to eat, visit a museum, or duck into a shop—the stores in the International District range from the huge Japanese grocery store, Uwajimaya, to smaller specialty stores.
Seattle classic, since I have been in town for 35 years.”“The best Cuban sandwhich for under $10. Most big Chinese restaurants in the Chinatown-International District serve dim sum morning through lunch. How many are on your Seattle to-do list? If views are your thing, purchase a ticket and check out the newly renovated observation deck. Plan a fun and free date. We believe in the importance of supporting BIPOC communities wherever possible, in whatever you decide to do. While there are many happenings in and around Seattle celebrating the Lunar New Year, this is the biggest celebration. Most bubble tea starts with freshly brewed tea, hot or cold, and then you can have it blended with milk. Like most Seattle neighborhoods, Chinatown-International District has all kinds of shops and stores.
It’s the ideal place to get the quintessential view of the city, featuring the Space Needle, Elliott Bay, downtown skyscrapers, and (on clear days) Mount Rainier.Seattle’s original downtown is full of beautiful old buildings in Romanesque Revival style, underground tours that take you beneath the streets to see the remains of the city’s first buildings, and an ever-growing slate of hip shops and restaurants. Tweet us your Seattle questions! If you want swimming water, head to Lake Washington.”“This waterfront venue offers indoor and outdoor space alongside impressive sculpture. Or at least it was, until COVID-19. It’s noisy, charming, quirky, a little chaotic at times, and it’s always, always fun. There are more than 100 wineries and tasting rooms pouring there (including This bucket list–worthy experience in nearby Mukilteo lets you tour a working Boeing factory, the world’s largest building by volume, to see 747s, 777s, and Dreamliners in the making. Here at Stranger EverOut, our mission is to make it easy for you to go out and have a good time in Seattle. ”“You won't regret a visit to this small park, and you'll immediately recognize the view .”“A neat experience to see the old gas refinery infrastructure that is now a rustic playground with a great view of the cityscape as a backdrop!”“Check out boats go through the historic locks or watch the salmon on the fish ladder.”“Feel like going for a hike without leaving the city? Many others use the athletic fields or visit the park for boating, picnics and swimming. By Bradley Foster. Here you'll find the famous Space Needle, the Chihuly Gardens and Glass architectural exhibit, and museums like MoPOP and the Pacific Science Center. Home to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Discovery Center, the Seattle Center is the hub of the city's cultural activity. (Caveat.... a relative left after a disagreement and started a rival Cuban shop...Un Bien in Ballard...many prefer this one!) The 25 best things to do in Seattle with kids A family’s guide to the Emerald City By Megan Barber and Sarah Anne Lloyd Updated Nov 25, 2019, 5:03pm PST You'll also find mooncakes in the bakeries and shops in the Chinatown-International District during September.