SoDo Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
T-Mobile Park
Catch an event at T-Mobile Park during your trip to Seattle. Experience the great live music and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Seattle Waterfront
This three-kilometre waterfront stretch is one of Seattle’s foremost leisure and entertainment destinations. Soak up some of the atmosphere as you wander round.
Space Needle
A towering icon rising high in the Seattle cityscape, this tall modern spire was built back in 1962 as the centrepiece for the World’s Fair.
University of Washington
Walk around the campus of University of Washington, a top university in Seattle. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this walkable area.
Seattle Center
A product of the 1962 World Fair, this cultural precinct is where sports, theater, film and fine dining come together in Seattle.
Pike Place Market
A foodie’s paradise and the oldest farmers’ market in America, just a short walk up the steps from Seattle’s waterfront.
Activities
Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour
Daytrip from Seattle to Victoria on the Victoria Clipper
Seattle: MoPOP Entry Ticket
Vancouver Canada One Day Bus Tour from Seattle
Seattle: Terrors and Ghosts Guided Walking Tour
Mount Rainier National Park One-Day Tour from Seattle
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Other neighbourhoods around SoDo
North Beacon Hill
If you're spending time in North Beacon Hill, check out sights like Jefferson Park Golf Course or El Centro de la Raza and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Beacon Hill Station or Mount Baker Station.
Pioneer Square
Shopping, museums and art galleries highlight some notable features of Pioneer Square. Make a stop by Smith Tower or Pioneer Square while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Pioneer Square Station or Occidental Mall Stop to get around town.
Industrial District
While you're in Industrial District, take in top sights like T-Mobile Park or Showbox SoDo, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at SoDo Station or Stadium Station.
Central District
While you're in Central District, take in top sights like Lake Washington or Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 14th & Washington Stop or 12th & Jackson Stop.
Downtown Seattle
Known for its fascinating museums, great live music and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Seattle. Top attractions like Pike Place Market and Bell Street Cruise Terminal at Pier 66 are major draws. Catch the metro at Westlake Station or University Street Station to see more of the city.
South Seattle
While you're in South Seattle, take in top sights like Lake Washington or Jefferson Park Golf Course, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Columbia City Station or Othello Station.
- Places of interest
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- More holiday ideas
- T-Mobile Park
- Showbox SoDo
- Space Needle
- Pike Place Market
- Washington State Convention Center
- Bellevue Square
- Westfield Southcenter Mall
- Woodland Park Zoo
- Bainbridge Island Ferry Dock
- Climate Pledge Arena
- Microsoft Campus
- Pioneer Square
- Seattle Children's Hospital
- Alderwood Mall
- Harborview Medical Center
- Alki Beach
- University of Washington Medical Center