Sure, the weather this weekend might not be winning any awards. But before you cancel your plans and queue up another streaming marathon, it might be the perfect excuse to do 17th Ave a little differently.
Here’s how to make the most of a moody weekend on the Ave:
1. Step One: Dress for It
Let’s start with the essentials: footwear and outerwear. Head to Gravity Pope (1126 17 Ave SW) for rain boots, then swing by Arc’teryx (150 – 815 17 Ave SW) for a proper jacket that keeps you dry.
2. Warm Up at Qamaria Yemeni Coffee
This isn’t your average grab-and-go coffee. Qamaria (1441 17 Ave SW) serves rich, spiced Yemeni brews that are ideal for rainy days. Sit, sip, and stay a while, especially if your umbrella is still drying off.
3. Hide From the Weather (on Purpose) – Exit Escape Room
Rainy weather = ideal excuse to do something indoors. Challenge your brain and your friend group at Exit (60 – 880 16 Ave SW) escape rooms. Pick a theme, race the clock, and forget all about what’s happening outside.
4. Low-Key, High-Fun – Pour Decisions
When in doubt, go where the vibes are mellow and the pool tables are open. Pour Decisions (1312 17 Ave SW) is the perfect spot to duck into, dry off, and unwind with a drink or a game.
5. Reset and Recharge – Diva Salon & Spa
Rainy weekends were made for self-care. Book a massage, facial, or hair appointment at Diva (217 – 1805 14 St SW) and leave feeling like a new person.
6. End with Noodles – Always
Nothing hits quite like a hot bowl of hand-pulled noodles on a rainy day. Mogouyan Hand-Pulled Noodle (905 17 Ave SW) is your go-to for comfort food that warms you up from the inside out.
So, what now?
The forecast might be calling for rain, but that’s no reason to stay home.
17th Ave is still buzzing with places to eat, shop, play & explore the gloomy day away.
Just trade the cowboy boots for rain boots.
Let’s go!
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Our borders are from 16th Street to 2nd Street SW along 17th Ave SW and several blocks of 14th (up to 12 Ave SW), 8th Street SW (up to 14th Ave SW) and 11th Street (up to 14th Ave SW).
