MozCon Area Information: Exploring Summertime Seattle
MozCon 2023 is quick approaching (happening 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 every part 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 business 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 among the amazingly enjoyable, instructional, and typically 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. Evening 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 listing.
The House Needle
Usually synonymous with Seattle, you possibly can’t discover a picture 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 12 months’s MozCon theme), the Space Needle now operates each day for guests to soak up a 360º view of town. Additionally it is residence to the world’s first rotating glass flooring.
Columbia Middle Tower
The Sky View Observatory of the Columbia Middle is situated on the 73rd flooring of the “tallest public viewing space within the Pacific Northwest.” You’ll be able to absorb views of every part 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. Positioned close to the downtown waterfront and based in 1907, Pike Place is a must-see cease. It options native companies of every kind, together with the notorious flying fish of the Pike Place Fish Market (featured within the opening credit of Actual World: Seattle) and the first Starbucks. And for these with extra time to discover, beneath the stalls of the road stage is a maze of brick-and-mortar shops like Golden Age Collectibles (the world’s oldest comedian e-book store).
Kerry Park
Positioned 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 placement, it’s an incredible place to catch the dawn or sundown.
The Seattle Nice Wheel
At 60 meters tall, this ferris wheel is the most important of its variety on the west coast. And when you’re afraid of heights (like me!), it’s nonetheless an incredible website to see. Particularly Friday via Saturday night time after they gentle it up with a enjoyable gentle present!
For the lovers of studying
Seattle is residence to a plethora of locations to assist increase your data! Whether or not you’re into artwork, books, or historical past, there’s something for everybody.
SAM
The Seattle Art Museum options artwork from world wide with each ongoing and featured displays. The featured exhibit for August can be Amoako Boafo: Soul of Black Folks, which formally opens on July 13. If you happen to’re planning a go to to SAM, make sure you understand that they’re closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Seattle Asian Artwork Museum
Positioned at Volunteer Park within the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle, the Seattle Asian Art 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 the whole Northwest area that’s constructing intergenerational cultural wealth,” the Northwest African American Museum is open Thursday via Sunday. Remember to 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
Positioned beneath the House Needle, the Museum of Pop Culture, aka MoPop, would be the location of this 12 months’s MozCon Closing Social gathering. 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’ll be able to 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 History and Industry is situated 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 fantastic campus able to discover. Take a look at Drumheller Fountain, the quad, and Suzzallo Library earlier than heading over to the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture or Frye Art Museum.
Seattle Central Library
The gorgeous Seattle Central Library is situated 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 fantastic 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. If you happen to’re on the lookout for a spot to start out, take a look at Seattle Met’s 100 Best Restaurants list. Some private suggestions:Rocco’s Pizza, Cactus (Southwest), and Barrio (Mexican), Mighty O Donuts (Vegan & scrumptious!), and Dick’s Drive-In (a Seattle staple). If you happen to’re on the lookout 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 Fuel Coffee, Caffe Ladro, Cherry Street Coffee House, and Herkimer Coffee. Searching for extra solutions? Take a look at Eater’s list of Essential Coffee Shops.
If you happen to’re excited about studying in regards to the science and historical past of espresso and brewing, Seattle has you lined! Take a look at the Coffee Chemistry occasion on the Starbucks Reserve Roastery in Capitol Hill. Additionally they supply numerous tasting occasions when you’re trying to attempt 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 possibilities are endless. Proper downtown, you have got the Pike Brewing Company, and simply up on Capitol Hill you have got Optimism Brewing Company. If you happen to’re in a position to enterprise past downtown, you have got choices like Reuben’s Brews and Fremont Brewing. Extra into cider? Seattle Cider Company and The Woods Tasting Room has you lined.
For the out of doors adventurers
When individuals consider the PNW, they typically consider the good outside. And for many who get pleasure from spending time exterior, we certain do have a number of alternatives to absorb the solar! There are many hiking and walking trails round Seattle, together with the Washington Park Arboretum (which additionally contains a Japanese backyard!).
If you happen to favor the water, you possibly can hire paddle boards and kayaks to discover Lake Union and Lake Washington. Or, when you’re planning on attending MozCon in a bigger group, you could need to take into consideration renting a small electric boat to instrument round in.
Have a picnic overlooking the water at Gas Works Park – featured within the iconic paintball scene from the movie 10 Issues I Hate About You.
If you happen to’re on the lookout for locations to discover that supply an out of doors expertise, make sure you take a look at the Chihuly Garden 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 methods within the nation. You may as well spend a while at their botanical backyard and see the fish ladder. Professional tip! Questioning how the locks work? You’ll be able to study all about it at MOHAI!
For the sports activities followers
Wish to catch a recreation in a unique 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) can 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 Area, which is the place Seattle Sounders FC (males’s soccer) and the Seattle Seahawks (soccer) additionally play.
Basketball
The Seattle Storm can be residence at Local weather Pledge Enviornment to play the Atlanta Dream on August 10 in case you need to take a look at the four-time WNBA Champions.
Soccer
Preseason could have began simply in time for MozCon! The Seattle Seahawks can 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
If you happen to’re into popular culture and are on the lookout for some attention-grabbing stops so as to add to your Seattle tour listing, we’ve received a couple of concepts for you.
Jimi Hendrix Statue
Though its actual identify is The Electric Lady 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 infamous statue is situated underneath 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
If you happen to’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 listing 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 develop 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’ll be able to stream them anyplace on this planet via their app (and I extremely advocate you examine them out – they’ve wonderful themed reveals every night time of the week). They’ve a public gathering space in Seattle Middle which contains a café, file store, and a window into their studio. It’s an incredible place to loosen up 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 concurrently MozCon, they provide year-round showings of flicks from world wide. If you happen to’re trying to take a look at a novel movie that you could be not get to see on the massive display screen elsewhere, check out the showtimes of the SIFF Cinema Uptown Theater or SIFF Cinema Egyptian Theater.
For the eccentric explorers
We will’t wrap up this listing with out together with among the outside-the-box actions and locales. So right here are some things to take a look at when you’re on the lookout for one thing exterior the usual fare.
Gum Wall
Though technically a part of Pike Place Market, this attraction deserves its personal entry on our listing. The Seattle Gum Wall is strictly what it appears 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 possibly gross?) reality: the wall has only been cleaned off twice in its history – 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 when you’ve got time to discover this neighborhood extra totally, it’s a enjoyable and quirky space that doesn’t disappoint. Not solely is it residence to a lot of enjoyable retailers and eating places, but additionally a statue of Lenin, the Center of the Universe signal, a rocket, and dinosaur topiaries. Remember to take a stroll by the Waiting 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 fire destroyed a large section of Seattle’s downtown. The residents of town opted to rebuild – on high of the prevailing metropolis! Now there’s a community of buildings and tunnels beneath present-day Seattle from the unique metropolis. You’ll be able to take tours of Underground Seattle in Pioneer Sq..
Seattle Pinball Museum
Like pinball? Feeling nostalgic? Take a look at the Seattle Pinball Museum — and convey some quarters!
Hat n’ Boots
Hat n’ Boots is a set of statues in Oxbow Park that embody a 44-foot large cowboy hat and a pair of 22-foot tall cowboy boots.
Photograph by Meghan Pahinui
Ultimate 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. If you happen to 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 bother convincing your boss (or your self) to ship you to the attractive Pacific Northwest, take a look at our Persuade Your Boss weblog put up and preliminary agenda to study much more in regards to the occasion. Hope to see you in August!
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