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Seattle's Music Scene

Check out some of the coolest live music venues in Seattle.

The Crocodile

The Crocodile has been the soundtrack of Belltown, hosting incredible bands including Nirvana, Yoko Ono, Pearl Jam, R.E.M., Lizzo, and Billie Eilish. A must for music lovers, where Pearl Jam & Sound Garden played to standing-room-only crowds.

The Showbox

For more than 85 years, from the Jazz Age to the Grunge Era to the current wave of Seattle exports – neo-folk and hip hop – the storied ballroom has featured shows by touring icons such as Duke Ellington, Muddy Waters and the Ramones — as well as those by homegrown talents ranging from burlesque queen Gypsy Rose Lee, to grunge gods Pearl Jam, to the current dynamic duo Macklemore & Ryan Lewis. More recent shows have included the likes of Foo Fighters, and The Roots - to name a few. This intimate spot, next to Pike Place features a variety of rock and alt‑pop bands on the rise.

The Paramount Theater

Opened in 1928 and placed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 9, 1974, this stunning building has seen the likes of Nirvana, Pink Floyd, The Grateful Dead and Madonna taking to its stage. Check out upcoming big-name acts on the Indie Front.

The Moore Theater

Situated downtown at 1932 2nd Ave, Seattle, WA 98101, with a seating capacity of 1,800, the Moore Theatre has been around since 1907 and is an integral part of the city of Seattle’s rich history. It remains one of the top spots to see a seated show and has welcomed everyone from David Bowie to Adele.

Climate Pledge Arena

If you are ready to rock with the music giants, this is the place to be.

Lumen Field

Lumen Field, home of the Seattle Seahawks is a win for Music Lovers featuring the Seattle skyline as the backdrop with performances from music legends like the Rolling Stones and Metallica.

Max Insider

Exclusive Perks for Hotel Max Guests!

Rider Seattle

If you are in pursuit of a fabulous happy hour with signature cocktails that are truly "Buzzworthy" or a late-night burger, look no further as Rider serves delicious fare for Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour & Late Night plus a Weekend Brunch on Saturdays & Sundays.

Special Offer: Hotel Max guests enjoy 10% Off at Rider (Check with Hotel Max front desk for details)

Rooftop Brew Co.

This Seattle Craft Brewery makes small-batch, artisan beers with an emphasis on quality, approachability, and just a little bit of whimsy, making beer that is meant to be enjoyed surrounded by friends and fresh air. Brews, pups, food & fun with multiple spaces to relax and enjoy, a cozy indoor tasting room or the fully open-air deck looks out across the Lake Washington Ship Canal and, yes, is technically on the rooftop. Fido friendly.

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MOPOP

Museum f Pop Culture is a nonprofit museum dedicated to contemporary popular culture. It was founded by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen in 2000 as the Experience Music Project. This over-the-top museum is right next to the Space Needle and you can’t miss the purple and silver wavy building. Inside the museum takes you through the history of music and movies that have shaped our culture. Step into a rock ‘n’ roll sound lab, view the original manuscripts from Game of Thrones, and peek at hundreds of props from famous movies.

Special Offer: Hotel Max guests enjoy 20% Off admission (Check with Hotel Max front desk for discount code)

Argosy Cruises

Enjoy incredible views, history and of course a full-service bar on board!

Special Offer: 20% Off Harbor Cruise or Locks Cruise for Hotel Max Guests (Check with Hotel Max front desk for details)

Sub Pop

Sub Pop Records, Seattle’s most iconic indie record label, the name that brought us our most beloved grunge bands in the 90s (think Nirvana and Soundgarden), as well as current giants like Father John Misty and Beach House. Because we can’t get enough of these guys, we’ve also outfitted our art-filled lobby with a retail kiosk display of all sorts of Sub Pop merch – from backpacks and bottle openers to koozies, keychains, patches, stickers and more.

Special Offer: Hotel Max Guests Enjoy 10% Off all Sub Pop Merch at our Hotel Max Kiosk

Things to Do

Nightly Spirits Ghost Tour & Pub Crawl

An experience combining years of experience crafting the best tour routes and locations with full-time ghost hunters and researchers to deliver an epic ghost tour & pub crawl around Pike Place Market in Seattle.

Pike Place Market

Come on, it's a classic. Pike Place is a Seattle staple where visitors can enjoy views across the bay during the day backed by fresh flower, fish and produce stands or settle into a candle-lit wine bar in the wall at night.

Museum of Pop Culture

MoPOP is a nonprofit museum dedicated to contemporary popular culture. It was founded by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen in 2000 as the Experience Music Project. This over-the-top museum is right next to the Space Needle and you can’t miss the purple and silver wavy building. Inside the museum takes you through the history of music and movies that have shaped our culture. Step into a rock ‘n’ roll sound lab, view the original manuscripts from Game of Thrones, and peek at hundreds of props from famous movies.

Argosy Cruises

Enjoy incredible views, history and of course a full-service bar on board!

Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI)

The Museum of History & Industry is a history museum in the South Lake Union neighborhood of Seattle, Washington, United States.

Seattle Selfie Museum

Check out a different way to play at a museum made for the digital nomad of the world. All you'll need is your phone, a couple of friends, and you’re in for some rocking fun.

The Great Wheel

This giant Ferris Wheel at Pier stands 175 feet, it was the tallest Ferris wheel on the West Coast of the United States when it opened in June 2012.

Olympic Sculpture Park

This park is located on Seattle’s waterfront and features modern sculptures set against a backdrop of the Olympic Mountains, Puget Sound, and of course, the Space Needle.

Seattle Space Needle

Located in the Seattle Center, the Space Needle is without a doubt the most iconic man-made feature of Seattle. This iconic building is an integral piece of the Seattle skyline, and you can either opt to see it from the ground, or get up in there and take in the view of Mount Rainier (on a clear day) from 520 feet in the air on the observation deck.

Post Alley Gum Wall Seattle

Seattle is full of all sorts of quirky sights and photo ops, but the most famous (and accessible!) is arguably the Post Alley Gum Wall. It's right around the corner from Pike Place, so you really can’t miss it. Bring a pack of bubble gum for a cute photo op and try to guess how many pieces are actually on the wall.

Hot Tub Boat

Exactly what it sounds like. Book a trip with some buds and float around Emerald City in the comfort of your own hot tub boat.

T-Mobile Park

Catch a Seattle Mariners baseball game at T-Mobile Park. Enjoy a spectacular game experience with panoramic views of the city skyline and Puget Sound.

Lumen Field

Enjoy matches featuring the Seattle Seahawks, Sounders, and OL Reign as well top musical performances at Lumen Field.

Climate Pledge Arena

Enjoy NHL Hockey excitement with Seattle Kraken plus top performers at Climate Pledge Arena just a few monorail stops from Hotel Max.

Restaurants

RIDER Seattle

RIDER features a menu that highlights fresh, sustainable, and locally sourced seafood and ingredients. With an open kitchen, you can watch your meals being made on the wood-fired grill from the comfort of cozy banquettes, an expansive marble bar, or the seasonal outdoor patio. Featuring spirits from regional distilleries, local craft brews, Pacific Northwest wines and house-made cocktail ingredients, the drinks menu highlights the area’s boozy bounty.

If you are in pursuit of a fabulous happy hour with signature cocktails that are truly "Buzzworthy" or a late-night burger, look no further as RIDER serves delicious fare for Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour & Late Night plus a Weekend Brunch on Saturdays & Sundays.

Barolo Ristorante

Where tradition and innovation merge in modern comfort; Italian ancestry and family spirit, encased in a warm and inviting setting surrounded by wax-dripping candelabras, Italian glass chandeliers, a 20-seat communal table, comfortable booths to watch the action in the room or a cozy table for two to catch a private moment.

The Pink Door

Along the quaint Post Alley at Seattle’s Pike Place Market awaits one of the city’s most beloved restaurant destinations since 1981: The Pink Door. Equal parts Italian-American dining, eclectic entertainment and warm, spirited service.

Plum Bistro (V)

Capital Hill's most loved Vegan Restaurant with an airy atmosphere and fine service.

The 5 Point Cafe

Circa-1929 American diner open 24/7 serving hearty all-day breakfasts, burgers & hot sandwiches.

O'hana

Seattle staple for Hawaiian-Japanese cuisine, creative and tasteful drinks, and an abundance of good company. Sushi, Karaoke & More.

Serious Pie

Seriously delicious hand mad pizza crust topped with things like housemade charcuterie, foraged mushrooms, and imported cheeses. we source fresh vegetables and herbs from prosser, washington which utilizes the bounty of the pacific northwest.

The Carlile Room

Basking in the glow of the Paramount Theatre marquee, the Carlile Room is a groovy cocktail spot serving up a modern-American bar & grill menu with vibes of the late sixties and early seventies.

Health & Safety

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Bartell Drugs Pharmacy

Locally-owned and founded in 1890, Bartell's showcases over 150 local partners making products right here in the Pacific Northwest.

Zoom+Care

Easily book virtual appointments online for everything from prescription refills to medical aid.