What are men to do in Seattle?

June 29, 2009 12:49 PM

What are some activity suggestions for a group of (pre-wedding) men in Seattle?

I'm standing up for a friend who is getting married in Seattle in July. He has asked me to help organize a daytime activity for the "groomsmen" on the day before the wedding. This will be on a Friday. I am from out of town, so I am at a little bit of a loss for things to do in the city. Copious amounts of drinking would not be acceptable as the rehearsal dinner is on the same day.

posted by vansly to society & culture (8 comments total)

Well, if you're feeling dorktastic, there's always Gameworks.
posted by Skot at 12:56 PM on June 29

You could go to the Center For Wooden Boats and do some sailing.

You could go to Moss Bay and rent kayaks and/or catamarans.
posted by nomisxid at 1:04 PM on June 29

Two non-drinking coded-as-manly events I've enjoyed at pre-weddings: a trip to a churrascaria (looks like Seattle has one, Ipanema Grill, that's well-liked) and go-kart racing.
posted by escabeche at 1:08 PM on June 29

For a cool all-inclusive activity, book the patio and reserve kayaks at Aqua Verde Cafe & Paddle Club. The restaurant serves fantastic Baja style cuisine and tasty margaritas. Before or after lunch, circumnavigate Lake Union and explore the myriad of cool sights: houseboats, the downtown skyline, Gasworks Park, the Ballard locks, Fremont, the marshy areas in the Lake Washington Arboretum.
posted by prinado at 1:27 PM on June 29 [1 favorite has favorites]

Here is one type of activity I have come up with so far, and I was looking for something in a similar vein. I found Valentines online and was thinking of a shared shaving experience, followed by drinks at Zig Zag. The group will be seven at the most. I am also looking for suggestions on similar activities.
posted by vansly at 1:36 PM on June 29

If you are willing to expand your definition of "Seattle" to include Edmonds - a bit north of the city - you could always go play Whirlyball.
posted by pdb at 1:43 PM on June 29

I was just coming here to suggest Whirlyball as well.
posted by jessamyn at 2:38 PM on June 29

Love music? Go jam out at the Experience Music Project and have a CD burnt of it. You don't even have to know how to play! It's nice if you do, of course...
posted by Guy_Inamonkeysuit at 6:17 AM on June 30