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This bar houses the miniscule Jewel Box Theater, a 1926-era private movie screening room, while the remodeled bar draws hipsters and condo dwellers.

Fine handmade objets d’art and decorative tableware from Italian studios that pride themselves on preserving artistic integrity, traditional techniques, and using the best materials available.

Designed by Venturi Scott Brown and Associates, the imposing sandstone and limestone edifice houses an enviable permanent collection of about 23,000 pieces. The African collection inspires with traditional sculpture, masks, textiles, basketry, and decorative arts. In 1991, Seattle Art Museum acquired the John Hauberg Collection, one of the most prized examples of Northwest Coastal Native American art, comprising nearly 200 artifacts from British Columbia, Alaska, Washington, and Oregon.

The store stocks an enviable selection of reds, whites, and sparkling wine, and the layout makes searching by region easy. The staff is proficient in recommending wines no matter what your budget is.

The local record label created by Jonathan Poneman and Bruce Pavitt in the mid-1980s signed bands such as Nirvana and Soundgarden that put Seattle on the rock music map worldwide.

On summer nights this outdoor concert stage at Pier 66 features artists renowned for their contributions to rock, blues, jazz, and folk music.

Take a hiatus from healthful dining and grab a few doughnuts from this stylish cafe’ that welcomes loungers sipping coffee and dipping tasty treats.

Great pub grub, especially burgers, and microbrews on tap. Occasional live music.

An innovative one-stop shop for hip consumers who need to mainline trendiness. Discover a full service salon, beauty supply store, independent designer boutique, and an artist gallery.

Straddling Interstate 5 in a miraculous feat of engineering, the Washington State Convention Center is located within easy walking distance of the city’s best shops, hotels, and restaurants. Marvel at the center’s 90-ft (27-m) wide glass canopy bridge that frames views to Elliott Bay and to the historic Pike-Pine neighborhood. Adjoining is Freeway Park, where blossoms delight visitors in spring and waterfalls mask the sounds of traffic flowing on all sides.