The Guide to Attending Conferences in Seattle

Downtown Seattle is about 20-30 minutes North of Sea-Tac International Airport.

There are many shuttle buses that can take you to Seattle and elsewhere in the region, or you can rent a car, grab a taxi or limo, or take public transportation.

Don’t fight it, go to the original Starbucks and check out what the original mermaid logo used to look like in all her glory.

A Seattle favorite, swoop by for a fresh gyro or some scrumptious baklava. Take your snack to-go and walk around and people-watch.

There will be a line, and it will be worth it. Eat it outside in their Aly seating, walk down to the park, or take it back to your hotel room for the best chowder in Sea-Town.

Get the fresh catch of the day and sit at the counter for faster seating. If you have time, make a reservation and grab a seat by the window and enjoy the view.

A great place to drop in if you are craving your daily deli.

It is a shame to pass by this magic shop without your child, as adults are entertained as soon as they enter this majestic shop, which is a hidden treasure on the bottom level of Pike Place Market. Pick up a few magic books and learn a few magic tricks, and your kiddie will forget that you were out of town in no time.

A different kind of tourist stop, this shop offers everything Seattle, as well as odd knick knacks that will creep you out. A perfect store for entertainment as well as a place to pick up a gift or two for the little ones back home.

You know how this place works and you know what to expect and demand when you walk in. Charge it on your company card, and get those documents ready for that meeting quick!

Flexcar, which recently merged and is now Zipcar, is the perfect way to grab a rental car downtown without finding a way to the rental car lot. Rent a car for that meeting across town, business errands, or to escape the city all together!

This is the kind of local print shop you like to give business to, but can never find. Owned by two brothers, Swifty offers fast and friendly service without the corporate power.

Schmooze with colleagues and potential business partners over some wine tasting in Post Aly. They sell wines by the bottle, glass, and sips!

Impress your guests or yourself with attentive service and scrumptious tapas.

A Seattle sushi favorite, dine with reservations or stop by for a quick appetizer during happy hour (3:30-6:00pm).

Located right across the street from the Seattle Art Museum, dine at Union with a group and impress them with top-of-the-line service and simple ambiance.

There might be a wait, but it will be worth it for their renowned oysters. Also, make sure you don’t pass up their frozen champagne mignonette.

A Seattle fast-food seafood favorite right on the pier. A good excuse to get away from the downtown bustle and enjoy some fried fish bliss.

Asian fusion in a chic, yet comfortable environment. Great for groups, just call ahead… way ahead. Food comes in large quantities, so break the ice with that new potential business partner and start sharing plates!

Mr. Paul Allen funded the museum of music history, and Frank Gehry designed it.

Walk on to a ferry heading to Bainbridge Island, and take a break from the hustle and bustle with a little island hopping.