Things to Do in South Lake Union, Seattle The center of Seattle's tech scene, with Amazon and biotech companies nearby. It has numerous bars, restaurants, and food trucks, plus attractions like the Museum of History & Industry and Lake Union Park.
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Museum of History and Industry ★ 4.6 · 2.0k★
Iconic artifacts & diverse collections spotlighting Seattle's history in a lakefront park building.
Mon 10 AM – 5 PM
Tue–Wed Closed
Thu 10 AM – 8 PM
Fri 10 AM – 5 PM
Sat 10 AM – 5 PM
Sun 10 AM – 5 PM
REI ★ 4.6 · 3.6k· $$$
Retail chain carrying gear, apparel & footwear for a wide range of outdoor & fitness activities.
Mon–Fri 9 AM – 9 PM
Sat 9 AM – 9 PM
Sun 10 AM – 7 PM
Lake Union Park ★ 4.6 · 4.9k
12-acre lakefront park with boat launch, model-boat pond, Center for Wooden Boats & spray features.
Every day 4 AM – 11:30 PM
Feathered Friends ★ 4.3 · 221
Sporting goods mainstay selling camping gear & signature handcrafted down sleeping bags & outerwear.
Mon–Fri 11 AM – 7 PM
Sat 11 AM – 6 PM
Sun 11 AM – 5 PM Where to eat & drink in South Lake Union
TeKu Tavern + Café ★ 4.6 · 1.1k· $10–20
Modern beer bar & shop with lots of taps & fridges full of global brews arranged by flavor profile.
Mon–Tue 10 AM – 10 PM
Wed–Thu 10 AM – 11 PM
Fri 10 AM – 12 AM
Sat 11 AM – 12 AM
Sun 11 AM – 10 PM
Espresso Vivace South Lake Union ★ 4.6 · 1.5k· $1–10
Baristas prepare smooth espresso & lattes topped with foam art in an industrial-chic space.
Mon–Fri 6 AM – 4 PM
Sat 7 AM – 5 PM
Sun 7 AM – 5 PM
Duke's Seafood South Lake Union ★ 4.5 · 5.0k· $20–70
Local chain serving market-fresh seafood, grass-fed burgers & cocktails in informal surroundings.
Every day 11 AM – 11 PM
Tacos Chukis ★ 4.6 · 3.1k· $10–20
Every day 11 AM – 10 PM
Cactus South Lake Union ★ 4.5 · 4.3k· $20–30
Vibrant outpost offering a Southwestern-Mexican menu & a long list of tequila drinks.
Mon–Fri 11 AM – 10 PM
Sat 10 AM – 10 PM
Sun 10 AM – 10 PM
Cafe An'Clair - 9th & Thomas ★ 4.7 · 315· $1–20
Mon–Fri 7:30 AM – 2 PM
Sat Closed
Sun Closed
Local Public Eatery Terry Ave ★ 4.4 · 3.3k· $20-60
Modern, light-filled space serving elevated casual American fare & changing craft brews.
Mon–Wed 11 AM – 12 AM
Thu–Fri 11 AM – 1 AM
Sat 10 AM – 1 AM
Sun 10 AM – 12 AM
Sizzle&Crunch SLU ★ 4.6 · 1.0k· $10–20
Every day 11 AM – 10:30 PM
Black Lodge · $10–20
El Corazon ★ 4.3 · 1.3k
A grungy and cozy music venue with floor space and a lifted platform with seating, known for hosting metal, rock and roll, and post-punk concerts.
Flatstick Pub - South Lake Union ★ 4.4 · 2.1k· $20–30
Mon–Thu 11 AM – 11 PM
Fri 11 AM – 1 AM
Sat 11 AM – 1 AM
Sun 11 AM – 11 PM
Tanoor Seattle ★ 4.4 · 1.8k· $20–30
Spacious restaurant with Middle Eastern touches offering Lebanese meze, grills & salads.
Every day 11 AM – 9 PM Planning time in South Lake Union?
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1 Museum of History and Industry 2 REI 3 Lake Union Park 4 TeKu Tavern + Café 5 Espresso Vivace South Lake Union 6 Duke's Seafood South Lake Union 7 Tacos Chukis 8 Cactus South Lake Union 9 Cafe An'Clair - 9th & Thomas 10 Local Public Eatery Terry Ave Ready to plan South Lake Union? Turn these South Lake Union picks into a day-by-day Seattle plan, with every place checked for closures and booking needs on your dates.
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