Concrete Waterfalls Above the Rush: 4 Seattle Stops
Freeway Park puts concrete waterfalls and planted paths above Seattle's interstate. Pair that downtown pause with tableside churrasco at Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse, a musical at The 5th Avenue Theatre or a scheduled event at Seattle Convention Center – Arch Building. These four places offer different ways to build a day around landscape, dinner and a performance.
Designed by Lawrence Halprin in 1976, Freeway Park spans the interstate with an undulating landscape of concrete waterfalls, plazas and walking paths. Lawns offer room to relax. Seattle Parks and Recreation manages the grounds, while the Freeway Park Association contributes community programs.
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Fogo shifts the focus from Freeway Park's lawns to a downtown dining room anchored by an open churrasco grill and dry-aged meat lockers. Gaucho chefs carve fire-roasted meats tableside, while the central spread includes cured meats, cheeses, fresh salads and sides. Bar Fogo and the Next Level Rooftop Lounge provide space for drinks or a shorter stop. The venue is marked 21+.
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In contrast with Freeway Park's concrete landscape and Fogo's churrasco dining room, The 5th Avenue Theatre is a restored 1926 vaudeville venue with an ornate Chinese-inspired interior and exceptional acoustics. It hosts major musicals and occasional concerts. Check the current program before planning around a particular performance.
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The final stop shifts from the theater to the Arch Building’s modern expo halls, where clear ceilings and ample room between courts accommodate large events and tournaments such as the Emerald City Classic. At 705 Pike Street in downtown Seattle, the venue also sits within easy walking distance of area hotels.
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