11 Things to Do in Seattle at Night

Appreciate the immensity of the city from the Space Needle tower or hang out in any night bar, the options to enjoy the city of Seattle are really diverse.

I am going to tell you some of the things you can see and do at night. I will tell you that pubs are one of the favorite places to spend the night in Seattle.

In my opinion there are few better romantic plans than booking your ticket to the Space Needle and Chihuly Garden and Glass and climbing to the top of Seattle. It is definitely an icon of the city that you can not miss on your visit. From the top, you will be able to appreciate a 360º view of the city and the Pacific Ocean, and if you go at night, the view is even more beautiful.

The tower is open to the public until 9:30 p.m., so you can go at night to appreciate the lights that illuminate the city in all its splendor. If you want to go in the last shift of the night, you have to keep in mind, however, that you can do it until half an hour before closing time.

Please note that the entrance times to the tower may change depending on the time of year. Ticket prices range between 30 and 35 euros per adult. Although there are cheaper tickets for children and seniors.

Details of interest

• How to get there: You can go by car to the tower or by public transportation using the Seattle Monorail which will drop you off at Westlake Center Station.
• Price: From 35 euros for adults. The cost may go up or down depending on the age of the person.
• Date and time: Open daily from 9 am to 11:30 pm in summer. In the rest of the seasons it is open from 12:00 to 17:00.

If there's one thing you can't miss, it's venturing out to book your Seattle waterfront cruise. One of the best times to take this tour is definitely when night falls.

If you are with your partner this can be a perfect plan to start the night. It is also an activity you can do with family or friends to enjoy the view of the city from Elliot Bay.

The tour can include drinks, as well as snacks to pass the afternoon and evening.

Details of interest

• How to get there: To board you must arrive at Pier 56 at Fisherman's Wharf in Seattle.
• Cost: You can get this dinner on board for approximately 39 euros.
• Date and time: Boats depart in the morning at 10:45 am.

There are numerous things you can see and do in Seattle but, above all, you have to keep in mind that it is a city known for its ghost and vampire stories. So if you dare to have a ghostly adventure you definitely have to book a Seattle ghost tour to learn the most impressive stories of what was once the subway city of Seattle.

This is an ideal activity to do with friends or as a couple, and one of the most interesting things about this tour is that the expert guide will tell you in detail not only scary stories, but also delve into the history of the city, from its founding to what it is and represents today.

Interesting details

• How to get there: The meeting point will be known at the time of booking and depends on the route of the tour.
• Price: It can cost between 30 and 45 euros per person, depending on the duration of the experience.
• Date and time: The tours take place every night from Monday to Friday and starts around 8 pm. It lasts approximately one hour.

Capitol Hill is the district par excellence to find vibrant nightlife, bars and places to dance. That's why my recommendation for a night out is to visit this place.

Capitol Hill is full of pubs and bars to enjoy international cocktails. You can also find countless dance clubs, where even the most conservative people free their dance steps and let themselves be carried away by the rhythm of the music. In these places you will be able to listen to fashionable Latin rhythms.

If what you want is a place to spend the night drinking some beers and eating snacks with friends, the gastronomic offer that you will find in Capitol Hill is wide and exquisite, worthy of participating among the best gastronomic tours in Seattle. And if you are looking for an even more top experience, you can book a food tour of Seattle.

Interesting details

• How to get there: You can use any bus line that drops you off near Capitol Hill Station. The rest of the tour of the bars, pubs and dance clubs is on foot.
• Cost: It depends on the bar and the prices in cocktails and food in each one of them.
• Date and time: Every day in the evening.

The Chihuly Garden and Glass is a garden with an impressive decoration in glass, ideal to visit at night when the reflections of the glass contrast with the flowers inside, forming a true spectacle of colors, worth admiring.

The garden is located right next to the Space Needle. I recommend that you book your Space Needle and Chihuly Garden and Glass tickets in advance so you don't miss the view from this iconic tower, which is really wonderful. My recommendation is to visit the garden from the inside, where you can find three well-defined spaces, where you can appreciate not only the flowers and their colors, but also the greenhouse and other exhibits that usually change according to the season.

Although it is a place you can visit all day long, I advise you to do it at night, because only at that time you can better appreciate the way the crystals play with the lights of the internal exhibitions, creating colorful scenarios.

Interesting details

• How to get there: To get to the garden the best option is by bus and stop at Denny Way and 5th Av. north.
• Price: From 30 euros per person based on general admission.
• Date and time: From 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.

Another unforgettable plan to do in Seattle at night is to see a Seattle Mariners game, the professional baseball team. This is one of the quintessential American sports along with basketball and soccer.

Before purchasing your tickets, you should bear in mind that the MLB season runs from mid-March to the end of September. Regarding prices, it depends on the seat location, but you can go from about 20 € approximately.

And, of course, I recommend that you go at least one hour in advance to enjoy all the atmosphere of the game. In addition, on many occasions, they give gifts to the spectators.

During the day, Pike Place Market is one of the most popular places in the city. It's a market where you can do your daily shopping, and it's even an interesting tourist site if you want to learn a bit of the city's history and, of course, take lots of pictures.

But when night begins to fall, the landscape of the popular market transforms and gives way to a unique opportunity to know the darkest and creepiest stories of this place. I would say this is one of Seattle's creepiest, yet most interesting and historically rich places.

To learn the stories that are woven around this place, I recommend you hire a tour with an experienced guide who will answer all your questions about the market and its history, and also take you safely around the place. It's an experience to be had with friends or your significant other, and clearly not an activity I would recommend including on your list of things to do in Seattle with kids.

Details of interest

• How to get there: You can use the Circulator or E-Line to get to Pike Place Market.
• Cost: Admission is free, but if you want to take a guided tour, you will have to pay a fee starting at 30 euros per person.
• Date and time: Every day from sunset.

Another activity you can do in Seattle at night is to attend a fun dance class. These clubs are open to all tourists who want to learn new steps or just want to have a good time.

One such place is the Century Ballroom, a room where especially tropical rhythms such as salsa, mambo and similar rhythms are taught. Here you can find not only tourists, but also Seattle residents who often attend these classes to release endorphins after the usual work.

Before visiting the place, I recommend that you visit their website to find out what is the calendar of events they present during the week or the days you are visiting the city. Their offer of dance classes is always changing. One of the things you'll love most about this ballroom is its large space for several couples to dance comfortably. Plus, its exciting atmosphere is sure to inspire you to repeat one more night of dancing and fun.

Details of interest

• How to get there: To get to the Century Ballroom you can use any bus route that will drop you off at the Pine St. station, as it is located precisely on E-Pine St., and it's a great place to dance.
• Price: Prices vary according to what you want to do. You can pay for dance classes per day or buy a gift card to have access to different dances. If you go as a couple you can pay from 160 euros for a four-week dance session. If you go solo, this price can be 80 euros. In case you want classes without appointments, you can pay between 25 and 50 euros.
• Date and time: The dates change according to the dance offer they have available. The schedule is at night and is generally open from Monday to Friday.

If there's one romantic activity to do in Seattle at night, it's to ride the Great Ferris Wheel. Known as the Great Wheel it's a tourist favorite, and I'll admit it's one of my favorites. You can climb one of the cabins to reach the top, from where you can appreciate incredible views of the entire city of Seattle and the Pacific Ocean.

One of the most requested plans of the Ferris wheel, is the dinner from the heights, where you can choose the food you want to taste directly brought from The Fisherman's restaurant. I would definitely include this dining experience among the best food tours in Seattle and to enjoy it you have to form a group of at least four people.

On the other hand, if you don't want to go up to the Ferris wheel, seeing it from below is also really impressive at night, thanks to the LED lights that illuminate the wheel and create a show that can be seen from different points of the city. It is an incredible experience that I recommend you to include in your list of things to do in Seattle in spring, because the weather is nice and the nights are clearer and starry.

Details of interest

• How to get there: The Big Ferris Wheel is located on Alaskan Way at PIer 57 at Fisherman's Wharf in Seattle.
• Cost: Tickets can cost from 11 euros per person, and can be increased to 50 euros if you want a luxury cabin.
• Date and time: Sunday to Thursday, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.. Friday and Saturday, from 10 am to 11 pm.

Traveller Tip

If you want to celebrate a special occasion on the Ferris wheel, whether it's a wedding or the baby's gender reveal, you can arrange a personalized light switch-on.

Jet City Improv is an improv, theatrical and musical show and improv troupe that offers great nightly entertainment in the city of Seattle. If you don't want to spend the night in a club dancing or having a few drinks, then a good play or musical is your choice.

The company usually teaches children of all ages throughout the year, but in the month of July they offer different entertainment options. Their offerings can range from comedy plays, to the presentation of forum films. It all depends on the programming.

As for tickets to Jet City Improv shows, many of them are free, but to enter certain shows you have to pay, so you will have to book your ticket before the day of the show.

Details of interest

• How to get there: The company is located on University Way, so to get there by public transportation you'll need to get off at the nearest station.
• Cost: General admission is priced from 18 euros. While if the entrance is in a group, this figure could go down between 12 and 14 euros.

If there is one music that represents American culture, it is jazz. It's no wonder that in almost any city in the United States you can find a club, pub or bar where you can listen to this musical rhythm.

In the case of Seattle, the night is propitious to go to Dimitriou Jazz Alley. This is a place where you can listen to live jazz performances while enjoying a pleasant moment with friends or family.

It is an activity that I definitely recommend among your list of things to do in Seattle in summer, since the temperature is considerably more pleasant. The musical offer varies, so I recommend you to visit the website to know the schedule. As for the menu, the place offers an extensive menu of salads, appetizers, entrees, soups and side dishes. To complete the dinner, they also offer a varied menu of desserts and cocktails.

Interesting details

• How to get there: It is located on 6th Ave. in Seattle so you can get there by cab or private car. Public transportation can be used depending on the time you arrive.
• Cost: The price of admission varies constantly according to the artist performing at the venue. The menu has varied prices according to the dish or cocktail you order.
• Date and time: Every day at night, except for special presentations that have specific schedules.