DK Travel : Seattle : Downtown

Downtown : Overview & Top 10

What strikes many visitors to downtown Seattle is how easy it is to see the sights, since key attractions lie within walking distance of one another. Bookended by Belltown to the north and Pioneer Square to the south, downtown can be seen on foot or by city bus at no cost – since all of it lies in the Ride Free Zone. Alternatively, for a small fare, the waterfront streetcar stops at several key points between the Market and the International District. In addition to being a business district full of skyscrapers, downtown offers a wide range of options – such as gourmet restaurants, attractive shopping centers, and a perfect place to begin exploring the city.

Many seafood vendors at Pike Place Market package fish for long-distance travel. Head inside the Koolhaas Library for a visual treat as spectacular as the glass and steel exterior shell. Be sure to leave the bus while still in the Ride Free Zone; if you stay on beyond the boundary, you’ll have to pay upon exiting.

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Waterfront Station

For a picturesque journey while heading to Pioneer Square or the International District, board the waterfront streetcar. There’re stations near Belltown at the foot of Vine and Bell Streets, near Piers 66, 67, and 69.