Belltown

High-rise condos and trendy shops, bars and eateries fill hip Belltown. Indie boutiques, galleries and cafes line busy 1st and 2nd avenues. Many restaurants have happy hour deals for downtown workers. The area's many nightclubs and live-music spots include the Crocodile, an iconic rock venue since 1991. Z-shaped Olympic Sculpture Park, with its trails and outdoor art, has expansive Puget Sound views and beach access.