The downtown Seattle you love is back.
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. It’s part of our fabric as a local. And while that relationship may have been tested over the past number of months, now is the perfect time to rediscover everything you love about downtown. Whether that means a dim sum feast in the Chinatown-International District, getting lost in Pioneer Square’s groundbreaking art scene, or having a family fun day on the waterfront, right now, there’s plenty for you to fall in love with. All over again, or for the very first time. Come explore all that’s happening in SeaTown.
Downtown Facts
More to Love
Downtown businesses overcame all odds to open more than 350 new storefronts since January 2020.
Eat Well, Eat Often
Hungry? You’ve come to the right place. 998 downtown restaurants are currently open for business.
Downtown Boomtown
More than 315K people are now downtown daily, with over 100K downtown residents and counting.
Traverse Via Transit
Busses are back on full schedules, and Link Light Rail can now 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 and plenty of affordable street parking.
Moving Within Downtown
Once here, the historic Monorail and Seattle Streetcar are your ticket to moving across the center city.
Must-Dos
Downtown Deals You’ll Love
Free Museum Passes from Seattle Public Library
Hey Seattle Public Library cardholders: did you know you can get free admission to six major museums around the city (including MoPop and the Seattle Aquarium)? Enjoy exhibits on aviation, nature and science at no cost. You can reserve one pass to a museum once every 30 days from the date of your visit. New passes are available every day after 9 p.m. If you don’t have a card, apply today! Most people who live, work or go to school in King County can get a card.
Learn more: https://www.spl.org/programs-and-services/arts-and-culture/museum-pass
Seattle Art Museum Free Admission Days
Admission to the Seattle Art Museum is free to all on the first Thursday of every month. On The first Friday of every month, seniors get free general admission to the Seattle Art Museum. Tickets to special exhibitions downtown are an additional $7.99. And the last Friday of every month, admission to the Seattle Asian Art Museum is free.
http://www.seattleartmuseum.org
Columbia Vision Center – February is Patient Appreciation Month
Buy one prescription pair and get 40% off the second pair. Do you need sunglasses, computer glasses, and an extra pair of glasses?
Also, enter a raffle for free prescription lenses or a Nike sunglasses frame. Winners will be drawn the last week of February.
Located at Columbia Center (701 5th Ave.) on level 3.
Hours: 9 a.m-5 p.m, Monday-Friday.
www.ColumbiaVision.com
Restaurants & Bars
Edgewater Hotel – Locals can enjoy up to 10% off best available rates
Your Pacific Northwest address comes with brag-worthy perks. Locals can enjoy up to 10% off Edgewater’s best available rates, two complimentary cocktails, and late check-out time of 1 p.m.
https://www.edgewaterhotel.com
Open a BECU Early Saver Account and Get a Free Gift
Now through April 30, 2022, visit a BECU location to apply for an Early Saver account. To redeem a free gift while supplies last, cite the promotion code CUYOUTHMONTH.
Learn more at becu.org/joinearlysaver
You can also schedule an appointment at any BECU location to apply for a membership and use the promotion code CUYOUTHMONTH to receive a free piggy bank, wihle supplies last.
Witha BECU Early Saver account, kids learn what it takes to start off on a healthy financial note. They’ll earn 2.02% APY on their first $500 and can track their savings using online banking.
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