Seattle: The Emerald City

🏟️ Venue: Lumen Field

Location: SoDo (South of Downtown)

Capacity: 69,000

Pro Tip: The stadium is incredibly loud due to its design. It's also very accessible—walking distance from Pioneer Square and the International District.

🏨 Where to Stay

• Downtown / Pike Place: Central location. Walk to the market and take the light rail to the game.
• Pioneer Square: Historic district right next to the stadium. Great bars and architecture, but can be gritty at night.
• Belltown: Trendy area north of downtown with great nightlife and restaurants.

☕ Where to Eat & Drink

• Coffee: It's the home of Starbucks (visit the Reserve Roastery), but locals prefer independent spots like Espresso Vivace or Monorail Espresso.
• Seafood: Pike Place Chowder is worth the line. Or try oysters at The Walrus and the Carpenter.
• Teriyaki: Seattle-style teriyaki is a unique local comfort food. Try Toshi's.

🎢 Things to Do

• Pike Place Market: Watch them throw fish! Visit the Gum Wall (gross but famous).
• Space Needle & Chihuly Garden and Glass: Iconic views and stunning glass art right next door.
• Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP): Dedicated to music, sci-fi, and pop culture. Founded by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen.

💎 Hidden Gem

Kerry Park: The spot where every postcard photo of Seattle is taken. Perfect view of the Space Needle with Mt. Rainier in the background (if it's out).

🤓 5 Fun Facts

1. Seattle buys more sunglasses per capita than any other US city (despite the rain).
2. The Space Needle was built for the 1962 World's Fair.
3. Bruce Lee is buried in Seattle (Lake View Cemetery).
4. Amazon and Microsoft are both headquartered in the metro area.
5. The "Wave" cheer is said to have been invented at the University of Washington in 1981.