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The Showbox, Seattle

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The Showbox, Seattle

Facts and practical information

Opened: 24 July 1939 (85 years ago)Capacity: 1150Coordinates: 47°36'31"N, 122°20'20"W
Address

Downtown Seattle (Pike-Market)Seattle United States

Contact
+1 206-628-3151
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Opening hours
  1. Monday9 am - 5 pm
  2. Tuesday9 am - 5 pm
  3. Wednesday9 am - 5 pm
  4. Thursday9 am - 5 pm
  5. Friday9 am - 5 pm
  6. Saturdayclosed
  7. Sundayclosed
Popular hours
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Local time: 00:00
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Getting there by public transportation
Public transportation stops near this location
  • Bus
  • Trolleybus
  • Tram
  • Light rail
  • Train
  • Ferry
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    2nd Ave & Pike St 1 min walk
    Lines 113 • 121 • 122 • 123 • 143 • 157 • 162 • 177 • 178 • 190 • 29 • 37
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    3rd Ave & Pike St 3 min walk
    Lines 116 • 120 • 124 • 131 • 132 • 15 • 16 • 19 • 2 • 21 • 21E • 24 • 27 • 28 • 29 • 3 • 304 • 33 • 5 • 55 • 56 • 57 • C D • E
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    3rd Ave & Union St 3 min walk
    Lines 113 • 120 • 121 • 122 • 123 • 124 • 131 • 132 • 16 • 17 • 18 • 19 • 2 • 21E • 24 • 27 • 28 • 33 • 37 • 40 • 5 • 55 • 56 • 57 • 62
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    Union St & 4th Ave 4 min walk
    Lines 101 • 102 • 150 • 550
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Day trips

The Showbox – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Seattle Art Museum, Seattle Aquarium, Westlake Center, Pike Place Chowder.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is The Showbox open?

The Showbox is open:
  • Monday 9 am - 5 pm
  • Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
  • Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
  • Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
  • Friday 9 am - 5 pm
  • Saturday closed
  • Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to The Showbox?

Nearby attractions include 2nd and Pike, Seattle (2 min walk), Gum Wall, Seattle (2 min walk), Garden of Remembrance, Seattle (2 min walk), Seattle Art Museum, Seattle (2 min walk).

How to get to The Showbox by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Showbox:

Bus
  • 2nd Ave & Pike St • Lines: 113, 121, 122, 123, 143, 157, 162, 177, 178, 190, 29, 37 (1 min walk)
  • 3rd Ave & Pike St • Lines: 116, 120, 124, 131, 132, 15, 16, 19, 2, 21, 21E, 24, 27, 28, 29, 3, 304, 33, 5, 55, 56, 57, C, D, E (3 min walk)

Light rail
  • University Street • Lines: 1 (4 min walk)
  • Westlake • Lines: 1 (7 min walk)

Trolleybus
  • 3rd Ave & Seneca St • Lines: 1, 13, 3, 4, 49 (6 min walk)
  • 3rd Ave & Virginia St • Lines: 1, 13, 2, 3, 4 (8 min walk)

Ferry
  • Seattle Waterfront • Lines: Seattle-Blake Island (7 min walk)
  • Seattle • Lines: Seattle-Bremerton, Seattle-Winslow (12 min walk)

Train
  • Westlake Center (7 min walk)
  • Seattle King Street (22 min walk)

Tram
  • Pacific Place • Lines: South Lake Union Streetcar (9 min walk)
  • Westlake & Denny • Lines: South Lake Union Streetcar (17 min walk)

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