Celebrate Seattle with Arts, Dinner and a Show
(trip #223)5 days in Seattle, WA ($$$) — Spend your 5 day/4 night Seattle vacation exploring the cities art scene, enjoying live performances at some of the city's greatest venues, and enjoying fabulous local cuisine. After you explore the local art museums and galleries, take a private tour of a glass blowing studio, and stuff your self full of scrumptious food, head on over to the theatre, the symphony, or Dimitriou's Jazz Alley and enjoy all the cities nightlife has to offer! You will stay at the high-end waterfront Marriott and dine in style each night, including a dinner cruise to see Seattle at night.
Day 1
4:00PM Group Lodging
at Marriott Seattle Waterfront
2100 Alaskan WaySeattle, WAGet a Map
On the waterfront, with fantastic views (many rooms with balconies!), fancy new beds, a grand lobby with live piano music, and onsite restaurant run by celebrity chef Todd English. About half-way between Seattle Center and Pike Place (aprox. 1 mile to each). Includes upscale breakfast buffet. Free transportation to Pier 30 and Pier 66.
- $270-400
- 206-443-5000, 800-455-8254, sa...
How to Book — Call for group discounts and other packages.
4:30PM Arts and Crafts
at Northwest Craft Center at Seattle Center
Seattle Center, 305 Harrison StreetSeattle, WAGet a Map
As one of Seattle's oldest galleries, Northwest displays work of local and national artists in ceramics, sculpture, painting, jewelry, glass, prints and more.
- Free
How to Book — Open Tuesday-Sunday, 11am-6pm.
7:00PM A Night at the Theater
at 5th Avenue Theatre
1308 5th Ave.Seattle, WAGet a Map
One of the Seattle's premier theatre venues, specializing mostly in off-Broadway shows. It has its own Company that does musicals and theatre, usually Oct-May. Other shows during the rest of the year, including concerts and movies, be sure to check the calendar. Arrive early, you will want to check out the interior! Decorated in grand Chinese style and home to an enormous pipe organ, the theatre itself is just as memorable as the shows!
- $20-70 per person for evening performances.
- 206-625-1900, for groups of 10...
How to Book — Check website for further details. Tickets available through Ticketmaster also. For groups of 10 or more contact groups@5thavenue.org.
Day 2
10:00AM Breakfast at the Hotel
at Marriott Seattle Waterfront
2100 Alaskan WaySeattle, WAGet a Map
Take in the hotels beautiful views as you enjoy your breakfast.
- 206-443-5000, 800-455-8254, sa...
1:00PM Private Tour or Class at Glassblowi...
at Seattle Glassblowing Studio
2227 5th AveSeattle, WAGet a Map
A state of the art glass studio, open for tours, seminars and classes. Specializes in cool glass sinks and lighting fixtures. A very unique experience!
- call for pricing
- 206-448-2181
How to Book — Call to arrange a private tour or private class for the group (check with the concierge, this hotel may already have a deal).
5:00PM Private Dinner at Tango
at Tango Restaurant and Lounge
1100 Pike StSeattle, WAGet a Map
A fantastic place for tapas, paella, and Latin food!
- : regular menu, tapas $6-15, paella (to share) $35-50. For 10+ people, special menus $35-55 per person
- 206-583-0382
How to Book — Reserve the Caldera (Copper Room) for up to 15 people. See Banquets section on website for details and rates. Plan on dinner at 5 pm. Depending on show time, the group may be leaving before 7pm, so rates will be lower.
7:00PM Dinner and a Show
at Dimitriou's Jazz Alley
2033 6th AvenueSeattle, WAGet a Map
Jazz venue with tables set around the stage in cabaret-theatre style. Combined dinner & show tickets.
- Admission to shows varies; dinner: appetizers $7-14, entrees $20-35
- 206-441-9729, reservations 206...
How to Book — Group rates available, see website for group reservation policy. Call ahead for calendar and updated show hours.
Day 3
9:00AM Breakfast at the Hotel
at Marriott Seattle Waterfront
2100 Alaskan WaySeattle, WAGet a Map
Take in the hotels beautiful views as you enjoy your breakfast.
- 206-443-5000, 800-455-8254, sa...
12:00PM An Artsy Afternoon
at Seattle Art Museum Downtown
100 University StreetSeattle, WAGet a Map
Just reopening in May 2007 with many new galleries in a new building in addition to the older ones!
- $13, $10 seniors, $7 students. Free 1st Thurs of each month.
- 206-654-3100
6:00PM Dinner at the Hotel
at Fish Club
100 Alaskan WaySeattle, WAGet a Map
Plan on early dinner (during happy hour) on the patio. Owned by Todd English, specializes in seafood but other options are available.
- Dinner appetizers $7-14, entrees $24-36. Happy hour light fare menu $9-14
- 206-256-1040
How to Book — Call to make a reservation. To book a private dining room, contact Esther.Lunstrum@Marriott.com.
Day 4
9:00AM Breakfast at the Hotel
at Marriott Seattle Waterfront
2100 Alaskan WaySeattle, WAGet a Map
- 206-443-5000, 800-455-8254, sa...
11:00AM Local Art Museum
at Frye Art Museum
704 Terry AvenueSeattle, WAGet a Map
This local museum displays the private collection of the Fryes, including Winslow Homer, Andrew Wyeth, Edward Hopper, and some Picassos. A wide variety of workshops and temporary exhibits as well, call for calendar.
- Free
- tickets 206-622-9250, ext. 200...
1:00PM Gallery at Seattle University's Sch...
at Photographic Center Northwest Gallery (at Seattle ...
900 12th AvenueSeattle, WAGet a Map
The gallery at Seattle University's School of Photography. The exhibits change frequently. See the website for current showings.
- Free
- 206-720-7222
How to Book — Open Sunday & Monday 12-9:30pm, Tueday-Friday 9am-9.30pm, and Saturday 9am-5pm.
7:00PM All Aboard! Dinner Cruise
at Argosy Dinner Cruise
departs from Pier 56Seattle, WAGet a Map
This dinner cruise is great for groups. A variety of themed cruises available, (wine, murder mystery, jazz). Call for dates & hours, most departures are between 7-8pm
- $65 per person, group discounts
- 206-623-1445 or 800-642-7816
How to Book — Call for information and schedule.
Day 5
9:00AM Breakfast at the Hotel
at Marriott Seattle Waterfront
2100 Alaskan WaySeattle, WAGet a Map
- 206-443-5000, 800-455-8254, sa...
10:00AM Explore Pioneer Square
at The Pioneer Square Association
Start at Pioneer Square and walk around the area for your own leisurely tour of some of Seattle's hottest art galleries and shops.
How to Book — Call The Pioneer Square Association, 206-667-0687, and inquire about the First Thursday Gallery Tour, when most galleries will be open until 8pm. See website for a map.
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