During peak football season, there\u2019s no easier way to visit the bustling city than by water. The snarling game day traffic and parking woes fade away, leaving nothing to dampen the spirit of the day. Get your team together and use this guide as a playbook to create the perfect Seahawks weekend in Seattle. Go Hawks!<\/p>\n
Relax<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\nOnce you’ve set foot in Seattle, head to\u00a0<\/span>The Executive Hotel Pacific<\/span><\/a>, drop your bags off inside your cozy room, and take a quick tour of your new home base for the weekend. Built in 1928, this historic hotel can be referred to as the original trendsetter for a bustling downtown, hence the optimal location for any Seattle outing.<\/span><\/p>\nPop downstairs to <\/span>The Lodge Sports Grille<\/span><\/a> for a festive dinner. Scan their menu, offering an impressive list of rotating local craft taps as you as you search for a refreshing pint, and kick off the weekend with one of their gourmet Pac12 Burgers. <\/span>Book this hotel and SAVE on your Clipper fast ferry with FRS Clipper<\/span><\/em><\/strong>,\u00a0<\/span>learn more<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n![\"Explore]()
Explore the best of downtown Seattle just steps away from your door at the Executive Hotel. Credit: Executive Hotel Pacific<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nExplore<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\nStaying in the heart of the city undoubtedly has its perks. Just blocks away from local restaurants, shops, and public transportation, exploring the city on foot is a breeze.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nExplore Pike Place Market and start the morning with<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Storyville Coffee<\/span><\/a> for an exceptional pour-over. Following your caffeine fix, head downhill to the waterfront for a stop at <\/span>Ye Olde Curiosity Shop<\/span><\/a>, take a spin on the impressive <\/span>Seattle Great Wheel<\/span><\/a> for a unique city vista or pop in to visit some cute otters at the <\/span>Seattle Aquarium<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n![\"Spend]()
Spend a couple hours exploring the Seattle waterfront. Credit: Pike Place Market<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nBecome Inspired<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\nJust a few minutes south, stop by the Seattle Art Museum<\/a> and get a first glance at their new exhibit by Anthony White: Limited Liability. Explore the compositions of capitalistic consumer goods with digital platforms sure to make your nostalgia hit with symbols and designs that once shaped our identities.<\/p>\n![\"Make]()
Make your way up to the hammering Man at the Seattle Art Museum<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nNot bursting with excitement yet? Take a creative and interactive approach at a Seattle staple that puts the muse back into museums. Step into a world of bright color at the Seattle Selfie Museum<\/a> and lose track of time as you make your way through various trippy and surreal-themed rooms snagging the perfect shots.<\/p>\nLet Loose<\/span><\/h2>\nAs you make your way down towards the stadium, head to\u00a0<\/span>Flatstick Pub<\/span><\/a>\u00a0for some fun and try your way around mini golf with a Seattle twist. Putt through kegs and finish at the 9th hole, a replica of the Space Needle. <\/span><\/p>\nReminisce on college tailgates with Duffle Pong \u2013 a cross between Duffle Board and Beer Pong and work up an appetite. Pair northwest favorites like a Bale Breaker Top Cutter with various taco plates and nachos.\u00a0<\/span>(Insider tip: want to know what’s on tap or deck at your favorite pub before visiting? Download\u00a0<\/span><\/em>Digital Pour<\/span><\/em><\/a>\u00a0for real-time tap lists)<\/span><\/em>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n![\"Dine,]()
Dine, drink, and play at Seattle’s Flatstick Pub. Credit: @flatstickpub<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nShop<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\nJust a 10-minute walk or 6-minute bus ride to the east puts you in the middle of one of the densest neighborhoods, The International District. Stroll through the historic 45-foot Chinatown Gate entrance and discover countless gift shops, restaurants, and cafes . <\/span>Uwajimaya<\/span><\/a>\u00a0market bursts with tasty eats, and the\u00a0<\/span>Wing Luke Museum<\/span><\/a>, with its Reorient: Journeys Through Art and Healing Exhibit, is a must-see.<\/span><\/p>\n![\"Seattle's]()
Seattle’s International Chinatown District is a must-see for any traveling photographer. Credit: Instagrammer @uncagedcrane<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nDine<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\nIt’s no secret Seattle takes its\u00a0<\/span>food scene<\/span><\/a>\u00a0seriously. With new restaurants popping up weekly, there’s a mouth-watering joint nearby in whichever neighborhood you visit. In the downtown core, you can’t miss\u00a0<\/span>The Pink Door<\/span><\/a>, a cozy space nestled in Pike Place’s magical Post Alley. Just a few blocks over on University and Fourth,\u00a0<\/span>Purple Caf\u00e9’s<\/span><\/a>\u00a0lofty, modern vibe and impressive wine tower never disappoint.<\/span><\/p>\n![\"Purple]()
Purple Cafe\u2019s central wine tower and staircase are the centerpiece of the room. Credit: @purplecafeseattle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nOf course, when it comes to seafood, Seattle is chock-full of opportunities for feasting on fresh Northwest ingredients. Check out John Sundstrom’s\u00a0<\/span>Lark<\/span><\/a>\u00a0for phenomenal Lopez Island oysters or Alaska-caught spot prawns. If you’re eager for oysters,\u00a0<\/span>Taylor Shellfish<\/span><\/a>\u00a0is another excellent spot shellfish. The restaurant is a welcome addition to Seattle’s diverse seafood scape with seafood bars in SODO, Capitol Hill, and Queen Anne.<\/span><\/p>\n![\"Fresh]()
Fresh Northwest oysters as far as the eye can see at Taylor Shellfish. Credit: Hana B. via Yelp<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nSip<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\u00a0Because in Seattle, nothing pairs better with football season than craft beer and game-day food. In addition to its section 309 stand in Century Link,\u00a0<\/span>Elysian Brewing<\/span><\/a>\u00a0has an ultra-popular bar on Pike and Second. Enjoy everything from bread and spreads to full-course meals with your glass or flight. (A little insider tip: sip on their SpaceDust IPA or Hawkitect to get a taste of a few local favorites).<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n![\"Five]()
Five fine IPA\u2019s at Elyisan Brewing, including local favorite Night Owl 3rd from right and seasonal Pumpkin Porter left on tray. Credit: Flickr\/hollyking<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nGame Time!<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\nFill up on beer, barbeque, brats and pre-game rituals, and weave through the lines of fans and into Century Link Stadium to claim your seats. Join in the rush of cheers from your fellow 12s throughout the entire stadium. \u201cSEA!\u201d \u201cHAWKS!\u201d \u201cSEA!\u201d \u201cHAWKS!\u201d as players fill the field. We won\u2019t predict this year\u2019s season, but leaning on the side of optimism, we are rooting for a bump up from last years record.<\/p>\n![\"Cheer]()
Cheer with some of the loudest fans in the NFL. Credit: @lumenfield<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nIf you\u2019re lucky enough to witness the Hawks win, exit the stadium under a shower of fireworks and cap your night off with a celebratory pint at Hooverville Bar<\/a> and Henry\u2019s Tavern<\/a>. Or, sample a seasonal flight at the original Pyramid Brewing Alehouse<\/a>, just across First Street from Safeco Field. From there, it\u2019s an easy bus or ride share back to the hotel for the night. In the morning, hop back on the Victoria Clipper for a ride home, but not before one last look at the Seattle skyline as you skim over Puget Sound.<\/p>\n![\"Book]()
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Pop downstairs to <\/span>The Lodge Sports Grille<\/span><\/a> for a festive dinner. Scan their menu, offering an impressive list of rotating local craft taps as you as you search for a refreshing pint, and kick off the weekend with one of their gourmet Pac12 Burgers. <\/span>Book this hotel and SAVE on your Clipper fast ferry with FRS Clipper<\/span><\/em><\/strong>,\u00a0<\/span>learn more<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Staying in the heart of the city undoubtedly has its perks. Just blocks away from local restaurants, shops, and public transportation, exploring the city on foot is a breeze.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Explore Pike Place Market and start the morning with<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Storyville Coffee<\/span><\/a> for an exceptional pour-over. Following your caffeine fix, head downhill to the waterfront for a stop at <\/span>Ye Olde Curiosity Shop<\/span><\/a>, take a spin on the impressive <\/span>Seattle Great Wheel<\/span><\/a> for a unique city vista or pop in to visit some cute otters at the <\/span>Seattle Aquarium<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n Just a few minutes south, stop by the Seattle Art Museum<\/a> and get a first glance at their new exhibit by Anthony White: Limited Liability. Explore the compositions of capitalistic consumer goods with digital platforms sure to make your nostalgia hit with symbols and designs that once shaped our identities.<\/p>\n Not bursting with excitement yet? Take a creative and interactive approach at a Seattle staple that puts the muse back into museums. Step into a world of bright color at the Seattle Selfie Museum<\/a> and lose track of time as you make your way through various trippy and surreal-themed rooms snagging the perfect shots.<\/p>\n As you make your way down towards the stadium, head to\u00a0<\/span>Flatstick Pub<\/span><\/a>\u00a0for some fun and try your way around mini golf with a Seattle twist. Putt through kegs and finish at the 9th hole, a replica of the Space Needle. <\/span><\/p>\n Reminisce on college tailgates with Duffle Pong \u2013 a cross between Duffle Board and Beer Pong and work up an appetite. Pair northwest favorites like a Bale Breaker Top Cutter with various taco plates and nachos.\u00a0<\/span>(Insider tip: want to know what’s on tap or deck at your favorite pub before visiting? Download\u00a0<\/span><\/em>Digital Pour<\/span><\/em><\/a>\u00a0for real-time tap lists)<\/span><\/em>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Just a 10-minute walk or 6-minute bus ride to the east puts you in the middle of one of the densest neighborhoods, The International District. Stroll through the historic 45-foot Chinatown Gate entrance and discover countless gift shops, restaurants, and cafes . <\/span>Uwajimaya<\/span><\/a>\u00a0market bursts with tasty eats, and the\u00a0<\/span>Wing Luke Museum<\/span><\/a>, with its Reorient: Journeys Through Art and Healing Exhibit, is a must-see.<\/span><\/p>\n It’s no secret Seattle takes its\u00a0<\/span>food scene<\/span><\/a>\u00a0seriously. With new restaurants popping up weekly, there’s a mouth-watering joint nearby in whichever neighborhood you visit. In the downtown core, you can’t miss\u00a0<\/span>The Pink Door<\/span><\/a>, a cozy space nestled in Pike Place’s magical Post Alley. Just a few blocks over on University and Fourth,\u00a0<\/span>Purple Caf\u00e9’s<\/span><\/a>\u00a0lofty, modern vibe and impressive wine tower never disappoint.<\/span><\/p>\n Of course, when it comes to seafood, Seattle is chock-full of opportunities for feasting on fresh Northwest ingredients. Check out John Sundstrom’s\u00a0<\/span>Lark<\/span><\/a>\u00a0for phenomenal Lopez Island oysters or Alaska-caught spot prawns. If you’re eager for oysters,\u00a0<\/span>Taylor Shellfish<\/span><\/a>\u00a0is another excellent spot shellfish. The restaurant is a welcome addition to Seattle’s diverse seafood scape with seafood bars in SODO, Capitol Hill, and Queen Anne.<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0Because in Seattle, nothing pairs better with football season than craft beer and game-day food. In addition to its section 309 stand in Century Link,\u00a0<\/span>Elysian Brewing<\/span><\/a>\u00a0has an ultra-popular bar on Pike and Second. Enjoy everything from bread and spreads to full-course meals with your glass or flight. (A little insider tip: sip on their SpaceDust IPA or Hawkitect to get a taste of a few local favorites).<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n Fill up on beer, barbeque, brats and pre-game rituals, and weave through the lines of fans and into Century Link Stadium to claim your seats. Join in the rush of cheers from your fellow 12s throughout the entire stadium. \u201cSEA!\u201d \u201cHAWKS!\u201d \u201cSEA!\u201d \u201cHAWKS!\u201d as players fill the field. We won\u2019t predict this year\u2019s season, but leaning on the side of optimism, we are rooting for a bump up from last years record.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re lucky enough to witness the Hawks win, exit the stadium under a shower of fireworks and cap your night off with a celebratory pint at Hooverville Bar<\/a> and Henry\u2019s Tavern<\/a>. Or, sample a seasonal flight at the original Pyramid Brewing Alehouse<\/a>, just across First Street from Safeco Field. From there, it\u2019s an easy bus or ride share back to the hotel for the night. In the morning, hop back on the Victoria Clipper for a ride home, but not before one last look at the Seattle skyline as you skim over Puget Sound.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Feature Photo: flickr\/antrover<\/em><\/p>\n![\"Explore](\"http:\/\/www.clippervacations.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2017\/10\/Executive-hotel-pacific.jpg\")
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