Gay bars near the airport seattle
With a towering skyline set against a backdrop of spectacular mountain peaks, Seattle is one of those cities recognizable at a glance. Its urban pleasures rival those of most cities. The cultural scene includes the Seattle Symphony Orchestraplays, musicals and alternative productions at the city's many theatersthe Seattle Opera and Pacific Northwest Ballet companies at Seattle Centerand a lively club and jazz scene all around the city.
Outdoors activities such as biking, hiking, skiing, camping and boating are popular, and many locals head out of town on weekends and holidays. Neighborhoods Capitol Hill around Broadway, Pine and Pike streets is where most gay bars and businesses are located. Here you'll find plenty of coffee shops and restaurants, many with sidewalk tables.
To the north, Volunteer Park is full of strollers, Frisbee players and those seeking a quiet place to read. Everything on the hill is within walking distance, so park the car and explore on foot. Getting here Sea-Tac Airport is served by two dozen domestic and international carriers. Sound Transit Central Link Light Rail links between Westlake and SeaTac Airport, with connections to and from downtown stations that take just over half an hour, with departures every minutes.
Since the majority of visitors spend most of their time downtown and on Capitol Hill, a brisk walk, short taxi or Lyft ride will usually do the trick. King County Metro Transit buses, trolleys, streetcars and a water taxi can also get you around. Buy online, at ticket vending machines or retail stores see link.
The number 99 bus is useful downtown along waterfront - from Broad Street through Belltown to Pioneer Square with stops at the waterfront, Pike Place Marketand the Seattle Aquarium before returning northbound by way of 1st Avenue.
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City-wide bike lanes and green initiatives have made this city quite bicycle friendly. Bike share in Seattle is run by two private vendors: Jumpwth pedal-assist electric bikes, and Limewith electric scooters and smart bikes. See the SDOT site for news and updates. A number of area shops, including PedalAnywhereSeattle offer weekly rentals and free delivery in Seattle and Eastside.
Their website also has a year archive of back issues. Queerspace Magazineanother voice for the queer community, features some pretty fabulous arts and entertainment focused content, filtered through a queer, social justice lens. Seattle Gay Scene has an online events calendar, along with photos from around town.
NarkMagazine covers the interests, and features the party photography of DJ Nark aka Kevin Kauerthe promoter of crazy-glamorous new club nights around Seattle. The Stranger is gay-friendly, informative, sometimes-feather-ruffling weekly alternative newspaper, with listings for most everything you need to know -- including their guide to Recreational Weed Stores of Seattle, now the stuff is legal.
For a city map and website links to businesses, museums, and entertainment venues, see our gay Seattle listings pages. For some photos from around town, see our gallery pages. We also list some upcoming local events and activities. Ace Hotel 1st Ave, Belltown;stylish, modern, informal, economy or deluxe rooms near Pike Street Market; pets welcome, shared kitchen to make fresh breakfast, with DIY waffles, juice and Stumptown coffee provided.
Gaslight Inn 15th;century-old house near gay area, adults only, kitchen facilities, eight rooms, heated outdoor pool, WiFi, continental breakfast.