Oct 24, 2024 - Things to Do
Checking out Seattle's new Overlook Walk
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👋 Melissa here. I went in-person last weekend to check out the new Overlook Walk, the pedestrian-only bridge that connects Pike Place Market to the Seattle waterfront.
- And I did an experiment: I brought a stroller to the market (something I never do) to see if I could easily walk with it all the way down to the water.
Zoom in: The new walkway makes for a much more stroller-friendly approach than the elevators and stairs I typically use.
- At some point, though, I did have to use an elevator for the last leg of the descent.
- That said, the expansive view of downtown was something Seattleites haven't had since the Alaskan Way Viaduct was demolished in 2019.
- You actually get a better view of the cityscape than you did while driving on the viaduct, in my opinion (and you don't have to be in a car).
The verdict: It's a nice addition — and far more friendly for people using strollers and wheelchairs than the previous setup.
- But I think I will resume strapping my baby to my chest during future visits, so I can more thoroughly enjoy the view and sit on one of the Overlook Walk's impressive sets of steps facing the water.
