Connect with the downtown Seattle you love
We’ve all said these words: “I love Seattle.” SeaTown. And it goes beyond the surface. We mean it. Because we have a profound connection to our city — especially when it comes to downtown. And the holidays are the perfect time to enjoy everything you love about the center city. Whether that means catching a show and a bite to eat, taking in the holiday lights and seasonal events across downtown neighborhoods or securing that perfect last-minute gift, downtown is the quintessential backdrop for making special memories. Explore all that’s happening this holiday season in SeaTown.
Downtown Events
Must-Dos
Downtown Facts
More to Love
Downtown celebrated 51 ground-floor openings in the center city core in 2025, through October.
Eat and Drink Well
Hungry? Or looking for caffeine, a sweet treat or a fun happy hour? You’ve come to the right place. Downtown has hundreds of eclectic restaurants serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, local coffee shops and bakeries and one-of-a kind rooftop bars with spectacular views.
Downtown Boomtown
Nearly 385,000 people are now downtown daily, with more than 108,000 residents and counting now living downtown.
Traverse Via Transit
Busses run frequently and are staffed by more than 100 transit ambassadors. And Link Light Rail can transport you from U-District, Roosevelt or Northgate in 14 minutes or less.
Bike It or Drive It
Downtown has miles of new bike lanes on Pike and Pine and plenty of street and garage parking.
Moving Within Downtown
Once here, the historic Monorail, Seattle Streetcar, scooters and e-bikes are your ticket to moving across the center city.