Ten Reasons To Visit Seattle Now

  1. Seafair Weekend, August 1-3. Grab your boat, hop on a ferry, see the Blue Angels, enjoy a weekend of fun on the water Seafair style! This annual summer event in Seattle highlights the maritime heritage of the Puget Sound.
  2. Live Music: Take your pick of the many artists touring Seattle this summer! Lady Gaga, Jordan Davis, Death Cab for Cutie, Paul Simon, My Morning Jacket, The Lumineers, Hozier
  3. Cannon Ball Arts, Opening Party, Aug 15th.  Seattle’s newest and largest contemporary arts events space is opening downtown Seattle. From the producers of the Bumbershoot annual festival, this new space will bring year-round art, music, food and events to Seattle. Located a few blocks from the Inn at the Market.
  4. Bumbershoot, Aug 30-31. This annual music festival hosts artists from all over the    country making Seattle Center their home for this Labor Day Weekend music festival.
  5. Massive: The Power of Pop Culture at MOPOP. This interactive exhibit explores the impact pop culture has on our daily lives and the way it shapes the world we see on a global level.
  6. Waterfront Park Grand Opening, September 6. 15 years in the making, this event is the culmination and celebration of Seattle’s new 20-acre waterfront park. Now easily accessible from Pike Place Market via the Overlook Walk.
  7. Seahawks vs 49rs Season Opener, September 7th. Seattle is kicking off football season with a classic Seattle rivalry.
  8. Best New Seattle Restaurants to try now. The city may be beautiful, but we are all here for the food! Explore some of the hot new dining spots on this Seattle hit list.
  9. Savanah Bananas at T-Mobile Park, September 19-20. For the first time ever, this fan-favorite sports team is bringing their version of baseball to Seattle. Banana Ball fans unite!
  10. Enjoy the water views from your private guest room or suite at the Inn at the Market. See the Pike Place Market come to life in the morning as you enjoy your morning Nespresso. Watch the ferries come and go while lounging in your bathrobe with fresh Pacific Northwest Crab Eggs Bennedict from Bacco Café.  See the sun set over Elliott Bay as you enjoy a glass of local Washington wine.