Where to Explore While Visiting Seattle for the FIFA World Cup 2026

With Seattle set to welcome tens of thousands of global travelers for the FIFA World Cup 2026, visitors are already beginning to plan not just match days, but how to experience the Pacific Northwest while they are here.

From design-forward hotels and culinary destinations within the city to wine country escapes and restorative nature retreats just beyond it, the region offers an easy opportunity to turn a World Cup trip into a longer, more immersive Pacific Northwest experience. See below for several standout places to explore before or after the matches!

Seattle Southside: A New Global Food Crawl Minutes from the Matches

Just minutes from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport, Seattle Southside’s new World Table District is an easy, flavor-packed stop for World Cup visitors looking to eat like a local. Spanning a four-mile stretch along International Boulevard and Military Road, the district spotlights 30 independent restaurants, cafés, and markets serving global cuisines—from Somali kati kati at Zain Restaurant & Bakery Café and Thai curries at Chontong Thai Cuisine to Peruvian classics at San Fernando Peruvian Chicken and horchata-inspired milkshakes at Latino Café. With easy access to FIFA World Cup matches via Link light rail and a wide range of nearby hotels—from full-service to budget-friendly—Seattle Southside makes it simple to stay, explore, and dine your way around the world in one authentic, welcoming neighborhood. Find details at Seattlesouthside.com/world-table

Flight Club Seattle: High-Energy Social Play Between Matches. Opening in spring 2026, just in time for the FIFA World Cup, Flight Club Seattle will bring the world’s first Social Darts® experience to South Lake Union — offering visitors a high-energy way to keep the competition going off the pitch. Located at 300 Westlake Avenue, Flight Club pairs cutting-edge dartboard technology with craft cocktails, elevated bites, and a design-forward atmosphere inspired by Victorian fairgrounds and British pubs. Proprietary dartboards handle automatic scoring and multiplayer games, making it approachable for first-timers and competitive enough for seasoned players. For World Cup travelers looking to experience Seattle’s social scene beyond stadiums and sightseeing, Flight Club offers a playful, immersive stop where global fans can connect over friendly competition. Learn more at FlightClubDartsUSA.com.

1 Hotel Seattle: A Sustainable Urban Retreat in the Heart of the City. For travelers who want to stay close to the action, 1 Hotel Seattle offers a nature-inspired sanctuary in the city’s vibrant South Lake Union neighborhood. Located near Climate Pledge Arena, downtown, and Seattle’s waterfront, the hotel blends sustainable luxury with Pacific Northwest design, creating a calming counterbalance to the energy of World Cup festivities. Guests are welcomed into a light-filled lobby anchored by a dramatic living wall, a statement fireplace crafted with tiles from a local ceramics studio, and warm natural materials throughout. The hotel’s fully electric Audi Q8 e-tron house cars offer easy access to iconic Seattle landmarks including Pike Place Market, the Space Needle, and the waterfront. Dining is led by celebrated Chef Oscar Amador Edo at the hotel’s signature restaurant, La Loba, where Mediterranean and Japanese influences meet the spirit of Seattle. Precision-crafted cocktails, a boutique wine program, and a lively lobby lounge make the property a social hub for both visitors and locals during one of the city’s most exciting summers. Learn more at www.1hotels.com/seattle.

Scenic Isle Way of Whidbey: an iconic PNW road trip between World Cup Hubs. For visitors traveling to the Pacific Northwest for the FIFA World Cup 2026, Whidbey Island offers a memorable detour from Seattle or Vancouver—and getting there via the Scenic Isle Way is part of the experience. Travelers can arrive via the jaw-dropping Deception Pass Bridge, one of Washington’s most photographed landmarks, where turquoise currents churn below forested cliffs. Once on Whidbey, visitors find coastal hikes, historic waterfront towns, farm-driven dining, and boutique stays that feel worlds away from the crowds—making it an ideal pre- or post-match escape that delivers both adventure and restoration without straying far from the action. Explore waterfront inns and cozy beachfront rentals, farm fresh produce and dining, and off-the-beaten-path trails and beaches. When it’s time to depart, slow things down with a classic Pacific Northwest ferry ride, sailing with Washington State Ferries to Clinton, where island time begins the moment wheels touch land. Learn more at www.whidbeycamanoislands.com.

Tri-Cities, Washington: A Sun-Drenched Wine Country Escape. Located in southeastern Washington at the confluence of the Columbia and Snake Rivers, Tri-Cities offers a completely different side of the Pacific Northwest — one defined by sunshine, wide-open landscapes, and world-class wine. Home to more than 200 wineries within an hour’s drive, the region has emerged as one of Washington Wine Country’s most inviting destinations. Visitors can settle in at The Lodge at Columbia Point, a riverfront hotel in Richland offering scenic water views, fireplaces, an on-site restaurant, and spa amenities — an ideal home base for unwinding between tastings. Beyond wine, travelers can explore river recreation, award-winning golf courses, farmers markets, and local dining, while hands-on history experiences connect visitors to stories ranging from the Lewis and Clark Expedition to the Manhattan Project. With its desert climate and relaxed pace, Tri-Cities makes for an easy and unexpected extension of a Seattle World Cup trip. Learn more at www.visittri-cities.com.

Menizei: Adults-Only Luxury Camping on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula. For travelers seeking deep restoration after the energy of World Cup crowds, Menizei offers an adults-only retreat on the remote north coast of Washington’s Olympic Peninsula. Perched above the Salish Sea near Olympic National Park, Menizei blends minimalist architecture with immersive nature experiences for a truly distinctive stay. The property features three private basecamps, each pairing a signature blackout sleep tent with a custom floating bathhouse for two, complete with private sauna, heated floors, and expansive forest-and-sea views. Designed as a romantic getaway in Washington state — while remaining welcoming to solo travelers and small groups — Menizei centers its guest experience around Forest Cocooning, a science-informed nature-immersion practice rooted in forest therapy, attention restoration, and relationship science. Guests can enhance their stay with curated fireside dining, forest-based massage, sauna rituals, and quiet coastal exploration including tide pooling, stargazing, and forest walks. Open seasonally from April through October, Menizei offers a rare opportunity to experience the Pacific Northwest at its most peaceful, intentional, and visually striking. Learn more at www.menizei.com