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Travel Tips: Seahawks preseason opener, Lake Washington Blvd Bash, Denny Way bus lane (Aug. 13 -27)

Our Super Bowl champions are back! The Seahawks take on the Dallas Cowboys at Lumen Field this Saturday for their preseason opener. (Head’s up, Utah Ave S between S Massachusetts St and S Holgate St will close to vehicle travel at 1 PM.) Our gameday guide has tips for getting to Seattle stadiums. Meanwhile, on… [ Keep reading ]

Travel Tips: Seafair Weekend, new on Denny Way, more (July 30-Aug. 13)

Seafair, sports, and something new on Denny Way. There’s lots to cover in this edition of our biweekly Travel Tips series! First, we’ve got a travel guide to help you get to Seafair Weekend Festival, including where you can catch a FREE shuttle from the light rail! Seattle Storm, Mariners, Sounders FC, and Reign FC all have games coming up. Our gameday guide has tips for getting to Lumen Field, T-Mobile Park and Climate Pledge Arena.  Big news… [ Keep reading ]

Travel Guide: Getting around Seattle for Torchlight Parade, Seafair Weekend Festival

Over the next two weekends, Seattle will fill with Seafair festivities. Big events mean big crowds. To skip traffic and parking stress, consider the easier option: Take transit and make your Seafair adventure smooth, affordable, and stress-free. Whether you’re heading to the waterfront for Torchlight Parade this weekend, or Genesee… [ Keep reading ]

Getting to games in Seattle: Skip traffic, parking with these transit tips

The FIFA dust has settled but Seattle’s sports calendar is as busy as ever, and getting to the game doesn’t have to mean sitting in traffic or paying gameday parking. Head to Seattle’s Stadium District early and enjoy a bite in Chinatown International District or Pioneer Square instead! One easy way to get there is using public transit. If you’re coming as far north as Everett and as far… [ Keep reading ]

Travel Tips: FIFA finale watch parties, Bite of Seattle, Seafair Torchlight Parade, more (July 16-30)

While Seattle’s time hosting World Cup matches has passed, FIFA watch parties continue for the grand finale match on Sunday between Argentina and Spain. Plus, Seattle Center will host three days of food and drink at Bite of Seattle starting July 24. Both the Mariners and the Storm have games coming up, and the Seafair Torchlight Parade will light up the waterfront on July 25. (Check out our Seafair… [ Keep reading ]

Travel Tips: 4th of July, Team USA returns, WSDOT’s Revive I-5 resumes (July 2-16)

With Fourth of July festivities around town, Team USA’s returns to Seattle Stadium for the Round of 16, and a full closure next weekend for WSDOT’s Revive I-5 – the next two weeks will be busy yet again! Summers in Seattle are packed with things to do and places to… [ Keep reading ]

Travel Tips: Team USA match, Juneteenth, Fremont Fair, & more (June 18-July 2, 2026)

It’s going to be another busy weekend in Seattle. Team USA takes on Australia at Seattle Stadium (aka Lumen Field), there are Juneteenth events around town, a Mariners game at T-Mobile Park – and that’s all just this Friday! Summers in Seattle are packed with things to do and places… [ Keep reading ]

Travel Tips June 4-18: WSDOT’s Revive I-5, FIFA in Seattle

It’s time for FIFA to hit the field in Seattle, but first WSDOT’s closing part of Interstate 5 to remove their Revive I-5 work zone. Not to mention Sip and Savor launches at Pike Place Market, Chinatown-International District has new pedestrian lighting, and yet another bike path just opened up… [ Keep reading ]

Travel tips for April 24-May 7: planned construction, sports, & community events

Blog stats: 1,000 words | 5-minute read At-a-glance: SDOT construction, street closures, and travel impacts Please note: our construction projects take place throughout Seattle. To stay informed about projects near you, subscribe to our email updates. Select from a list of projects and subscribe to the ones you’re most interested… [ Keep reading ]

Travel tips for June 5-17: planned construction, sports & community events

Blog stats: 1,100 words | 6-minute read At-a-glance: SDOT construction, street closures, and travel impacts Please note: our construction projects take place throughout Seattle. To stay informed about projects near you, subscribe to our email updates. You can select from a list of projects and subscribe to the ones you’re… [ Keep reading ]