Downtown Shopping (Self Guided), Seattle, Washington

Downtown Shopping (Self Guided), Seattle

Downtown districts in any city are always great areas to go shopping and eat out, and Seattle鈥檚 Downtown is no exception to the rule. The expression 鈥渟hop till you drop鈥� derives from a famous Noel Coward play and in this lively district you might do just that! Here you will find over a thousand top retail stores and independent shops that are indigenous to the neighborhood. Whatever your price range, you will be sure to pick up a bargain. You can shop happily for hours in department stores and malls and uncover small treasures in antique shops.

Discover the delightful and sometimes quirky shops on historical Pioneer Square, which also boasts excellent art galleries. If you want to re-design your kitchen or finally do something with your basement, you will find both international and local interior architects on Westlake Center Plaza where you can pick up some good ideas.

While taking a break from your shopping spree, have a great cup of coffee in North America鈥檚 first Starbucks coffee shop or sample the cocktails and beers in the many bars and lounges scattered throughout the district. You will also find good restaurants for a leisurely lunch or you can buy pizza by the slice from any of the numerous pizza wagons.

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Create Your Own Self-Guided Walks in Seattle

Guide Name: Downtown Shopping
Guide Location: USA » Seattle
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Discovery)
Travel Distance: 2.8 Km or 1.7 Miles
Author: Linda

1) 109 Yesler Way

2) 101 Yesler Way, Pioneer Square

3) 99 Yesler Way

4) 608 1st Avenue

5) 1107 1st Avenue, Watermark Tour

6) 1018 1st Avenue

7) 5th Avenue corner with University Street, Luis Vuitton

8) 600 Pine Street, Pacific Place

9) 400 Pine Street, Westlake Center

10) 310 Union Street

11) 1508 Pike Place

12) Pike Street

13) 1576 Pike Place

14) 84 Pine Street

15) 1937 Pike Place

Walking Tours in Seattle, Washington

Create Your Own Walk in Seattle

Creating your own self-guided walk in Seattle is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.

Seattle Architecture Walking Tour

In terms of towering skyscrapers abuzz with commerce, upscale shopping & dining, and splendid theaters, Downtown Seattle resembles many American cities. At the same time, it is also unexpectedly pleasant with hills, outdoor sculptures, and peek-a-boo views of Elliot Bay's sparkling water. Still, the diverse architectural landscape of the city is distinctive primarily for its landmark... view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.1 Km or 1.3 Miles

Seattle Introduction Walking Tour

Overlooking Puget Sound's Elliott Bay on the West Coast of the United States, the port city of Seattle is renowned for its surrounding waters, mountains, evergreen forests, and thousands of acres of parkland. The largest metropolitan area in today's Washington State had been inhabited by Native Americans for at least 4,000 years prior to the European pioneers. The first European to set... view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.3 Km or 2.7 Miles

Seattle Center Walking Tour

Immediately north of Downtown Seattle, you will find the ever-popular Seattle Center. Developed for the 1962 World's Fair, this 30-hectare (74-acre) park and arts & entertainment center contains numerous landmarks. It is also where Seattle's biggest festivals, concerts, film screenings, and theatrical performances are held.

At the heart of this bustling area stands the iconic... view more

Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.1 Km or 0.7 Miles

Historical Religious Buildings Tour

Seattle, Washington, boasts a wealth of religious sites of various denominations 鈥� together reflecting the city's diverse spiritual heritage. Besides being purely centers of faith, these buildings are an important part of the city's historical heritage, some of them standing as architectural marvels, each with its unique story.

Trinity Parish Church, founded in 1865, is... view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.1 Km or 1.9 Miles

Pioneer Square District Walking Tour

Pioneer Square, the district where Seattle was founded in the mid-19th century, had gone through its boom and near-bust until a period of preservation managed to save it for a new life. Today, this is the most historic part of Seattle that holds a special place in the city's yesteryear and is home to several noteworthy landmarks and attractions.

One of the most prominent sites in the area... view more

Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 0.8 Km or 0.5 Miles

Fremont Neighborhood Walking Tour

Fremont is a vibrant neighborhood in Seattle, renowned for its quirky and artistic character. Among other things, this famous district is home to some of Seattle's most beloved and controversial sculptures.

One of its most iconic landmarks is the Fremont Troll, a massive sculpture of a troll lurking underneath the Aurora Bridge.

At the height of its counterculture days, Fremont renamed... view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.1 Km or 1.9 Miles

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