Cool Things in Pioneer Square

Thumbnail image for Seattle Metropolitan Police Museum – Seattle Things to Do #871

Seattle Metropolitan Police Museum – Seattle Things to Do #871

The men and women in blue who patrol our city and keep our neighborhoods safe have a long and storied history, and a museum to show for it! Founded in 1997 and located in Pioneer Square, the Seattle Metropolitan Police Museum is committed to educating the public on Seattle’s police, and King County’s Sheriff’s department.

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Aiming for the Sky – Seattle KIDS Things to Do #859

From our content partner, Red Tricycle: Being a tall building in Seattle is a rough gig. After all, it’s hard to get any attention when you have the Space Needle in your town!

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St. Patrick’s Day Festivities – Seattle KIDS Things to Do #850

From our content partner, Red Tricycle: Corned beef and cabbage and shamrocks. Oh, my!  When it comes to celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in the Emerald City, there’s no shortage of fun, family-friendly activities. From parades to festivals to fun runs, Seattle is literally bursting with Irish pride!

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Thumbnail image for Waterfall Garden Park – Seattle Things to Do #827

Waterfall Garden Park – Seattle Things to Do #827

My bet is that more tourists to Seattle know about Waterfall Garden Park than those who actually live here – which is probably true almost anywhere tourists flock. Located between Pioneer Square and the International District, Waterfall Garden Park is this remarkable little oasis amid the hub-bub of the city.

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Valentine’s Day at Smith Tower – Seattle Things to Do #798

Pioneer Square’s Smith Tower is one of those places that could easily be overlooked, but really shouldn’t be ignored. Just one year shy of its 100-year birthday, Smith Tower was one of the world’s first skyscrapers outside of New York City.

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Thumbnail image for Stop and Watch Anthony Bourdain’s The Layover – Seattle Things to Do #790

Stop and Watch Anthony Bourdain’s The Layover – Seattle Things to Do #790

This is pretty cool, even if you’re not a foodie. Way back in July Anthony Bourdain came to our little ol’ town and had tongues wagging as to why he was here. Well wonder no more!

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Thumbnail image for Pajamas, Pancakes and Caspar Babypants – Seattle KIDS Things to Do #776

Pajamas, Pancakes and Caspar Babypants – Seattle KIDS Things to Do #776

From our content partner, Red Tricycle: January is coming to a close and if you haven’t got your fun on this month, there are plenty of opportunities this weekend. Consider: a rockin’ concert with Johnny or Caspar, a two-day festival for baseball fans, a show about a boy with a VERY long nose, a free giveaway [...]

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Thumbnail image for Brews and Bulbs Holiday Escape – Seattle Things to Do #735

Brews and Bulbs Holiday Escape – Seattle Things to Do #735

Here’s a novel way to view the Holiday light displays around town … book a Brews and Bulbs Holiday Tour and visit neighborhood light shows as you beer-crawl your way to local breweries. Each tour will make stops to three different breweries to taste

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Thumbnail image for Seattle International Comedy Competition – Seattle Things to Do #687

Seattle International Comedy Competition – Seattle Things to Do #687

Seattle is about to get much funnier starting November 1 with the kick-off of Seattle’s International Comedy Competition. Running through the end of November, comedians will battle it down for most hilarious. There looks to be an excellent line-up with performances all over the city/metropolitan area. Grab your tickets early!

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Thrill the World – Seattle Things to Do #686

Don’t miss Seattle-area Thriller Flash Mob performances today around town! All held at noon to coordinate with the Worldwide Thrill the World movement – to get the world record for the Largest Simultaneous Dance to Michael Jackson’s Thriller.

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