MozCon 2023 is quick approaching (going down August 7 & 8), and we right here at Moz are so excited to see all of the IRL and digital attendees! Because the occasion attracts nearer, we predict it’s a good time to remind people of all the things you are able to do whereas visiting the Emerald Metropolis.
Nestled up within the nook of Washington state, surrounded by forests, mountains, and the Puget Sound, Seattle is the most important metropolis within the Pacific Northwest (PNW). It’s residence to trade giants like Amazon, Microsoft, Starbucks, and Boeing and is the birthplace of Grunge music (suppose Nirvana, Soundgarden, and Pearl Jam — all from Seattle).
Whether or not you’re touring from close to or far, we’ve compiled an inventory of a number of the amazingly enjoyable, instructional, and generally bizarre actions across the metropolis. And when you haven’t purchased your tickets but, don’t fear! It’s not too late. Head on over to the MozCon hub to discover buy choices. Night time Owl financial savings can be found via June 30!
For the sightseers
If that is your first time visiting Seattle, or when you love extra conventional “vacationer” points of interest, these stops ought to positively be in your checklist.
The House Needle
Usually synonymous with Seattle, you possibly can’t discover a photograph or piece of video footage of the Seattle skyline with out this iconic landmark included. Initially constructed for the 1962 World’s Honest (the inspiration for this yr’s MozCon theme), the House Needle now operates every day for guests to absorb a 360º view of town. It is usually residence to the world’s first rotating glass flooring.
Columbia Middle Tower
The Sky View Observatory of the Columbia Middle is positioned on the 73rd flooring of the “tallest public viewing space within the Pacific Northwest.” You possibly can soak up views of all the things from Mt. Rainier to Bellevue from the viewing space after which seize a snack on the café.
Pike Place Market
This market is quintessential Seattle. Situated close to the downtown waterfront and based in 1907, Pike Place is a must-see cease. It options native companies of all types, together with the notorious flying fish of the Pike Place Fish Market (featured within the opening credit of Actual World: Seattle) and the primary Starbucks. And for these with extra time to discover, beneath the stalls of the road degree is a maze of brick-and-mortar shops like Golden Age Collectibles (the world’s oldest comedian e-book store).
Kerry Park
Situated within the Queen Anne neighborhood of Seattle, Kerry Park is the go-to place for majestic views of town and Mt. Rainier. Generally used for photographs in TV and movie that set up Seattle as the situation, it’s a fantastic place to catch the dawn or sundown.
The Seattle Nice Wheel
At 60 meters tall, this ferris wheel is the most important of its form on the west coast. And when you’re terrified of heights (like me!), it’s nonetheless a fantastic web site to see. Particularly Friday via Saturday evening after they mild it up with a enjoyable mild present!
For the lovers of studying
Seattle is residence to a plethora of locations to assist develop your data! Whether or not you’re into artwork, books, or historical past, there’s something for everybody.
SAM
The Seattle Artwork Museum options artwork from all over the world with each ongoing and featured displays. The featured exhibit for August might be Amoako Boafo: Soul of Black Of us, which formally opens on July 13. For those who’re planning a go to to SAM, make sure you remember that they’re closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Seattle Asian Artwork Museum
Situated at Volunteer Park within the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle, the Seattle Asian Artwork Museum is one other location of SAM. The upcoming Renegade Edo and Paris: Japanese Prints and Toulouse-Lautrec exhibit formally opens on July 21. This museum is open Friday via Sunday.
Northwest African American Museum
Self-described as “… an anti-racist, pro-equity, affirming gathering place of hope, assist, and therapeutic for your complete Northwest area that’s constructing intergenerational cultural wealth,” the Northwest African American Museum is open Thursday via Sunday. Make sure you take a look at the Freedom of Expression exhibit on show till September 3.
Museum of Flight
Seattle has a wealthy aerospace historical past, and you’ll study all about it on the Museum of Flight. This museum is bigger than life, that includes displays about house and air journey which embody actual planes (and an area shuttle full fuselage coach!).
MoPop
Situated beneath the House Needle, the Museum of Pop Tradition, aka MoPop, would be the location of this yr’s MozCon Closing Get together. This museum is such a enjoyable expertise! It options displays about music, science fiction, indie video games, and the world of fantasy. These displays are stuffed with relics, props, costumes, and extra out of your favourite movies and TV reveals. It’s a must-see for any popular culture fan! You possibly can even make your individual music within the Sound Lab. And guess what? You’ll get to discover a few of these displays on the after-party!
MOHAI
The Museum of Historical past and Trade is positioned on the sting of Lake Union, and options displays all about Seattle’s historical past.
College of Washington
Seattle is residence to the College of Washington, which has a gorgeous campus able to discover. Take a look at Drumheller Fountain, the quad, and Suzzallo Library earlier than heading over to the Burke Museum of Pure Historical past and Tradition or Frye Artwork Museum.
Seattle Central Library
The gorgeous Seattle Central Library is positioned in the course of downtown Seattle. The glass constructing was designed by Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas and options artwork all through – a must-see for any e-book lover!
For the foodies
Seattle and its surrounding areas are chock full of wonderful eating places, cafés, breweries, wineries, and extra.
Meals
It doesn’t matter what you’re craving, there’s a restaurant for you someplace in Seattle. For those who’re searching for a spot to start out, take a look at Seattle Met’s 100 Greatest Eating places checklist. Some private suggestions:Rocco’s Pizza, Cactus (Southwest), and Barrio (Mexican), Mighty O Donuts (Vegan & scrumptious!), and Dick’s Drive-In (a Seattle staple). For those who’re searching for concepts of the place to eat whereas on the convention, make sure you ask a Mozzer!
Espresso
Though Seattle is residence to Starbucks headquarters, there are tons of impartial and domestically owned espresso spots to take a look at. Some embody Gasoline Espresso, Caffe Ladro, Cherry Road Espresso Home, and Herkimer Espresso. On the lookout for extra ideas? Take a look at Eater’s checklist of Important Espresso Outlets.
For those who’re concerned with studying in regards to the science and historical past of espresso and brewing, Seattle has you lined! Take a look at the Espresso Chemistry occasion on the Starbucks Reserve Roastery in Capitol Hill. Additionally they supply numerous tasting occasions when you’re trying to strive one thing new.
Breweries
Breweries are plentiful on this space. And whether or not you’re trying to do a tasting flight or simply seize a pint, the chances are limitless. Proper downtown, you will have the Pike Brewing Firm, and simply up on Capitol Hill you will have Optimism Brewing Firm. For those who’re in a position to enterprise past downtown, you will have choices like Reuben’s Brews and Fremont Brewing. Extra into cider? Seattle Cider Firm and The Woods Tasting Room has you lined.
For the out of doors adventurers
When folks consider the PNW, they typically consider the nice open air. And for individuals who get pleasure from spending time outdoors, we positive do have numerous alternatives to absorb the solar! There are many mountain climbing and strolling trails round Seattle, together with the Washington Park Arboretum (which additionally contains a Japanese backyard!).
For those who desire the water, you possibly can lease paddle boards and kayaks to discover Lake Union and Lake Washington. Or, when you’re planning on attending MozCon in a bigger group, you might need to take into consideration renting a small electrical boat to instrument round in.
Have a picnic overlooking the water at Fuel Works Park – featured within the iconic paintball scene from the movie 10 Issues I Hate About You.
For those who’re searching for locations to discover that supply an outside expertise, make sure you take a look at the Chihuly Backyard and Glass on the Seattle Middle or the Olympic Sculpture Park. Or take a stroll close to the Ballard Locks to see one of many busiest lock techniques within the nation. It’s also possible to spend a while at their botanical backyard and see the fish ladder. Professional tip! Questioning how the locks work? You possibly can study all about it at MOHAI!
For the sports activities followers
Need to catch a recreation in a distinct metropolis? Seattle is residence to loads of skilled sports activities groups!
Baseball
T-Cell Park is residence to the Seattle Mariners. They’ll be on the town taking part in the San Diego Padres and the Baltimore Orioles.
Soccer
OL Reign (Seattle’s Girls’s Soccer staff) might be taking part in Portland Thorns FC the Sunday earlier than MozCon when you’d wish to catch a match. They are going to be taking part in at Lumen Subject, which is the place Seattle Sounders FC (males’s soccer) and the Seattle Seahawks (soccer) additionally play.
Basketball
The Seattle Storm might be residence at Local weather Pledge Area to play the Atlanta Dream on August 10 in case you need to take a look at the four-time WNBA Champions.
Soccer
Preseason can have began simply in time for MozCon! The Seattle Seahawks might be taking part in the Minnesota Vikings on August 10 when you’re trying to root your coronary heart out.
For the popular culture aficionados
For those who’re into popular culture and are searching for some fascinating stops so as to add to your Seattle tour checklist, we’ve acquired a couple of concepts for you.
Jimi Hendrix Statue
Though its actual title is The Electrical Woman Studio Guitar, it’s fondly known as the Jimi Hendrix Statue, and you’ll test it out within the Capitol Hill neighborhood on the nook of Pine and Broadway.
Fremont Troll
This notorious statue is positioned below the George Washington Memorial Bridge within the Fremont neighborhood of Seattle. It’s been featured in movies like 10 Issues I Hate About You and the TV present As soon as Upon a Time.
Bruce Lee’s resting place
For those who’re a martial arts fan (or a fan of The Crow), you possibly can pay tribute to Bruce Lee and his son Brandon in Volunteer Park.
Kurt Cobain’s bench
Are you a Nirvana fan? Then make sure you add Viretta Park to your checklist of locations to go to. This park is close to the house of Kurt Cobain, and though you possibly can’t see his home, there’s a bench there that has change into a memorial to the musician and is roofed in fan messages.
KEXP Gathering House
KEXP is a beloved non-profit radio station right here in Seattle. You possibly can stream them anyplace on this planet via their app (and I extremely suggest you test them out – they’ve superb themed reveals every evening of the week). They’ve a public gathering house in Seattle Middle which contains a café, report store, and a window into their studio. It’s a fantastic place to calm down and have a cup of espresso.
SIFF Cinema
Film buff? Seattle is residence to one of many largest movie festivals on this planet – Seattle Worldwide Movie Pageant (SIFF). Though the pageant received’t be similtaneously MozCon, they provide year-round showings of films from all over the world. For those who’re trying to take a look at a singular movie that you could be not get to see on the large display elsewhere, take a look at the showtimes of the SIFF Cinema Uptown Theater or SIFF Cinema Egyptian Theater.
For the eccentric explorers
We will’t wrap up this checklist with out together with a number of the outside-the-box actions and locales. So right here are some things to take a look at when you’re searching for one thing outdoors the usual fare.
Gum Wall
Though technically a part of Pike Place Market, this attraction deserves its personal entry on our checklist. The Seattle Gum Wall is precisely what it seems like – a wall of gum. Individuals come from throughout to stay their gum to this brick wall hidden down an alley of the market. Enjoyable (or perhaps gross?) truth: the wall has solely been cleaned off twice in its historical past – in 2015 and 2018. The cleansing occurred to assist protect the wall itself.
Fremont neighborhood
We’ve talked about a couple of locations in Fremont already (the Fremont Troll and Fremont Brewing Firm) however you probably have time to discover this neighborhood extra absolutely, it’s a enjoyable and quirky space that doesn’t disappoint. Not solely is it residence to numerous enjoyable retailers and eating places, but in addition a statue of Lenin, the Middle of the Universe signal, a rocket, and dinosaur topiaries. Make sure you take a stroll by the Ready for the Interurban statue, too. It’s custom to decorate up the figures for various events and holidays.
Underground Seattle Tour
Again in 1889, a fireplace destroyed a big part of Seattle’s downtown. The residents of town opted to rebuild – on prime of the present metropolis! Now there’s a community of buildings and tunnels beneath present-day Seattle from the unique metropolis. You possibly can take excursions of Underground Seattle in Pioneer Sq..
Seattle Pinball Museum
Like pinball? Feeling nostalgic? Take a look at the Seattle Pinball Museum — and produce some quarters!
Hat n’ Boots
Hat n’ Boots is a set of statues in Oxbow Park that embody a 44-foot vast cowboy hat and a pair of 22-foot tall cowboy boots.
Picture by Meghan Pahinui
Closing Ideas
Whether or not you’re from the Seattle space otherwise you’re coming in from out of city (or nation!) we hope you found some enjoyable concepts to bookend your MozCon journey. For those who haven’t bought your tickets simply but, make sure you take a look at quickly so that you don’t miss out. And when you’re having hassle convincing your boss (or your self) to ship you to the gorgeous Pacific Northwest, take a look at our Persuade Your Boss weblog publish and preliminary agenda to study much more in regards to the occasion. Hope to see you in August!
We hope you’re as excited as we’re for August seventh and eighth to rush up and get right here. And once more, when you haven’t grabbed your ticket but and need assistance making a case we’ve a helpful template to persuade your boss!
