🔦 Great for: Hidden history, quirky storytelling.
Beneath today’s sidewalks lies the “old Seattle” — storefronts, passageways, and wooden walkways that once bustled with life before the Great Fire of 1889.
🔥The Underground Tour takes you below ground to explore these preserved ruins, led by guides who mix history with humor.
It’s the perfect way to see the city from a whole new angle. 👣
📍 117 S Washington St, Seattle, WA
🌳 Great for: Relaxing, art, and open-air charm.
Surrounded by historic brick buildings 🧱 and dotted with public art 🎨, Occidental Square is a green refuge in the heart of Pioneer Square.
Street performers, pop-up events 🎶, and shaded benches make it a lively gathering spot.
Grab a coffee ☕, take a seat under the London plane trees, and enjoy the square’s timeless atmosphere.
⛏ Great for: Gold rush history, family-friendly learning.
This museum tells the dramatic story of the Klondike Gold Rush and Seattle’s role as the “Gateway to the Yukon.” 🌟
Through interactive exhibits, artifacts, and personal stories, you’ll see how thousands of hopeful prospectors once passed through Seattle in search of fortune.
Best part? Admission is free! 🙌
🕰 Great for: Iconic photo spot, historic landmark.
This ornate wrought-iron pergola, built in 1909, once sheltered streetcar passengers. 🚋
Beside it stands the striking Tlingit totem pole 🪶 — a reminder of Seattle’s layered cultural history.
Together, they form one of Pioneer Square’s most photographed corners 📸 and a symbol of the neighborhood’s resilience through time.
🏙 Great for: Skyline views, Prohibition-era vibes.
Completed in 1914, Smith Tower was once the tallest building on the West Coast.
Today, you can ride its vintage Otis elevators up to the 35th-floor Observatory Deck. 🚇
The speakeasy-style bar offers craft cocktails 🍸 and panoramic views stretching from Mount Rainier 🏔 to Puget Sound 🌊 — a mix of history and modern charm.
