#2HoursinSLU - MOHAI

MOHAI or the Museum of History & Industry, located directly on the south end of Lake Union and in the center of the beautiful Lake Union Park, is the premiere location to spend an exciting day learning all about the history of Seattle. It is a fun, educational environment for all ages and Amanda McDougal, the K-12 and Youth Program Educator for MOHAI, will typically conduct programs for 15 to as many as 120 children on a daily basis.

MOHAI currently has a special exhibit until August 23^rd entitled:  American Spirits, The Rise and Fall of Prohibition, entailing the history of the United States prohibition era, along with great programs, such as Speakeasy Saturdays. Speakeasy Saturdays will occur on Saturdays in June and July in which visitors of the exhibition can sample, and learn about, Puget Sound made craft beers, ciders, and liquors for a small additional admission.

Amanda McDougal sat down with me to share some of her favorite things to do in South Lake Union, when she’s not spending time checking out the endlessly entertaining exhibits at MOHAI. Considering the current special exhibit at the MOHAI, we found it only appropriate to meet over happy hour. Over drinks at a local favorite just across from MOHAI, Cask & Trotter, Amanda let me know how she would typically spend #2HoursinSLU.

Amanda’s favorite pastime in the neighborhood, aside from people watching and the occasional happy hour, would have to be taking a run on the Chesiahud Lake Union Loop, a 6.2 mile run that circles around Lake Union. Her typical #2HoursinSLU would involve running the trail before meeting up with friends at the German restaurant Feirabend for happy hour and an order of their delicious pommes frites.  

Afterwards, she would spend some time people watching at the outdoor seating in front of Whole Foods. Finally, to end her South Lake Union visit, she might stop by Kakao, for a delicious sweet treat.  For breakfast, Amanda’s favorite spot is Portage Bay Cafe for their exceptional berry breakfast bar.  She also enjoys having lunch or happy hour at Row House Café and her go-to gym in the area is Soul Fitness on Terry Avenue.

Overall, Amanda still stands by the fact that one of her favorite places in South Lake Union to spend her time is browsing the exhibits at MOHAI. She definitely would say that it’s an excellent way to spend #2HoursinSLU.