Seattle Warnings Or Dangers Tips by Sunshine64

Avoid 3rd Avenue late at night Belltown Review

So.... a lot has changed in Seattle in the last few years. The almost complete renovation in Belltown is one of them. When I first moved here there were still some pretty seedy spots in Belltown. Now is almost all high-end condos. But here's what it used to be like:

For the most part, Seattle is a safe city. Just like all cities, there are places you avoid late at night. The Belltown neighborhood has a lots of restaurants and bars, and, as a tourist, you may be patronizing one of them. If you should find yourself at a bar until closing time, needing to walk back to your hotel, stay off of 3rd Avenue. 1st is great, and 2nd and 4th are OK, but parts of 3rd can be a bad news. It's even a little scary during the day, but can be dangerous late at night, when no one is around.

Smoking Ban in Washington State

A measure to enact a smoking ban in all public bars and restaurants goes into effect on December 1, 2005. This ban also means no smoking within 25 feet of a door, window, or ventilation system. It's great news for non-smokers, but smoking visitors should take note.