SERVING SEATTLE LUXURY NEIGHBORHOODS AND BEYOND
Pamela T. Bowe, MBA Managing Broker/REALTOR® Coldwell Banker Bain C: 206.947.7914 O: 206.283.5200 pamelabowe@cbbain.com
Real Estate is a complex business. Successful transactions pinpoint the importance of having a team you can trust for reliable, updated information. I provide accurate knowledge of the latest available inventory, market conditions and pricing trends needed to ensure your successful sale or purchase. Communication, contract negotiation, technology and market data are the pillars of my real estate practice.
Patricia Wallace Broker, Global Luxury Specialist Certified Residential Specialist
206.947.2209 patriciawallace@cbbain.com patriciawallace.com
Selling Seattle and the surrounding area for over 27 years with a focus on listing and selling luxury and waterfront properties. take pride in offering exemplary service and attention to detail.
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Suzie Capuzzi Broker, CMRS, CMMS & CNAS
206.200.2008 suziecapuzzi@cbbain.com
Real Estate is the best investment on earth! It provides the highest returns and greatest value with the least amount of risk. Allow my 27 years of experience to represent you, your dreams and your Real Estate needs.
Be choosy, call Suzie Capuzzi.
Ryan Rockwell Real Estate Broker
206.963.2022 ryanrockwell@cbbain.com
Ryan has been recognized as one of the top producing Brokers with Coldwell Banker Bain and has negotiated and closed over $50,000,000 in real estate transactions alone in 2018 around the Seattle area.
Ken Graff REALTOR®, Global Luxury Specialist
206.498.7818 kengraff@cbbain.com
Ken Graff, a member of Coldwell Banker’s International President’s Premier, is your best option whether buying or selling a home. He will skillfully advise and negotiate for you to help you realize the best possible results. Expert guidance and superior service are the foundation of Ken’s success.
KenGraffHomes.com
Kathie McNelis Real Estate Broker Coldwell Banker Bain
206.732.5029 kathiemcnelis@cbbain.com
“ As your broker, I’m passionate about meeting your goals and exceeding your expectations.”
Beth Toomey
Global Luxury Director, CRS, CIPS, SRES
Coldwell Banker Bain - Lake Union
206.949.6325
BethToomey.com
Beth helps her clients with all seasons of life- downsizing, a second home and buying your first home! Looking for help?
Please give me a call for a complimentary home market evaluation. Your trusted neighborhood expert, REALTOR and advocate
Amanda Lamprecht REALTOR®
206.940.6566 Amandalamprecht@cbbain.com
amandalamprecht.coldwellbankerbain.com
“I believe your home is an extension and reflection of you. The place you come home to is essential in supporting your personal, spiritual, emotional, financial and aesthetic needs. As your Real Estate Broker I’ll compare real estate data on metrics that matter. I’ll negotiate for your best interest and most successful outcome. I’m Tech Savvy, performance-based, knowledgeable and detail-oriented. Let’s reach your Real Estate Goals Together.”
MAGNOLIA OFFICE
3300 WEST MCGRAW ST., STE. 210 206.283.3604 | CBBAIN.COM/MAGNOLIA
MADISON PARK OFFICE
4227 E Madison St #1D 206.328.1011 | CBBAIN.COM/MADISONPARK
A New Year and a New ANNUAL MANUAL
Welcome to this Year’s Annual Manual
Our Seattle Annual Manual gives you neighborhood history, attractions, photos, plus information on your neighborhood. If you are looking to explore other neighborhoods or just refresh your own, give it a read and be sure to let us know if something should be added about our many changing neighborhoods across Seattle.
With all the issues our city and neighborhoods have been facing lately with development, housing and homelessness, we should always take time to remember the many things that make our community an amazing thing to be a part of.
It’s the many “local” neighborhood venues and business stakeholders that also make our neighborhoods great. The “local business community” plays an important part in supporting your community and local schools and nights out where we reconnect with neighbors. Make sure you patronize them regularly throughout the year and ensure they continue to be there year after year as a vital part of your neighborhood in this ever increasing “online world”.
Enjoy!
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Be Inspired In Bellingham
Bellingham is a great place for adventure, fun and natural beauty; it offers gorgeous backdrops and scenery for hiking, biking and sailing, as well as lively urban areas with great restaurants, breweries, theaters and museums.
Bellingham is located 90 miles north of Seattle. It is in Whatcom County, which also includes snow-capped Mount Baker and North Cascades National Park. Mount Baker Highway is a scenic byway that departs from Bellingham and traverses 58 miles east, making many switchbacks as it rises to 5,140 feet, terminating with incredible alpine vistas at Artist Point in the Mount BakerSnoqualmie wilderness area. Due to worldrecord snowfall at Mt. Baker Ski Area, the final 6 miles of the road are
only open in the summer and early fall for hiking.
At sea level, the city of Bellingham hugs the waterfront with two historic areas on the Salish Sea: Fairhaven Village and Downtown. An over-water trail stretches between the two, with views of the Bellingham Ferry Terminal, sail boats and paddlers on the bay. Locally owned shops and restaurants in Fairhaven maintain its Victorianera charm. Downtown has become the hub of Washington State’s best craft beer makers, alongside theaters and museums with national caliber shows.
Fertile farmland surrounds Bellingham, providing exceptional farm-to-table fare. Take a drive to see the Dutch inspired farm town of Lynden, specializing in dairy and raspberry
production; the city of Ferndale with the largest collection of pioneer era, cedar-plank log cabins at Pioneer Park; and Lummi Island, where The Willows Inn ranks as Best Restaurant in North America for its hyperlocal cuisine.
No matter what season you choose to visit Bellingham and Whatcom County, there is always something going on. Here’s just a small seasonal taste of what to expect:
• Summer: Fair weather travelers should plan their trips for July through September, when the sun is shining and Salish Sea is glistening. Also in abundance are summer festivals and events.
• Fall: Autumnal colors and activities (think scenic drives and pumpkin patches) are as
DAY TRIP
bountiful as the harvest. Local farms, farmer markets and restaurants are overloaded with seasonal foods. Fall also kicks off the Art and Culture season in Whatcom County.
• Winter: A snow seeker’s best bet is December through March, when deep snow is more than likely on Mount Baker. Local theaters, museums, wineries, breweries and galleries will keep you entertained.
• Spring: Spring fever in Whatcom County? We have it and you will, too. It’s the perfect time of year to celebrate boating season. Hiking and biking are also perfect on a warm spring day.
Provided by Visit Bellingham, Bellingham.org, @ BellinghamExperience
FINDING YOUR place IN SEATTLE
You’ve picked a great time to look for your home in Seattle, whether you’re going to buy or rent.
We’re navigating through a summer transition in the real estate market, a mark of a more normal pace for housing. We saw it in 2018 after years of prices going higher and higher, almost no inventory sitting on the market, and sellers and landlords juggling multiple offers.
But if last year was any indication, act soon — we’ll likely see a bump in activity after school starts up to Thanksgiving, and then another breather through the holidays.
If you’ve been in the market before, it’s a welcome break. If you’re a transplant from somewhere else in the country, our current situation is much more like the rest of the country’s — with the possible exception of the San Francisco Bay region.
Take a look around
If you’re a first-time buyer in the Seattle real estate market, you’ve got more choices than you would have seen in past years. We’re seeing more inventory sitting longer on the market — even in the historically sought-after neighborhoods.
You’ll be able to make an offer at market rates, without getting into a bidding war with multiple others. A standard offer with the usual contingencies — home inspections, mortgage financing — with negotiations on price and settlement dates is the way to go now. You’re more protected as a buyer than you would have been even this past spring.
On the rental side, you’ve got more available apartments and homes. Prices are steady, but you’ll avoid having to scramble and make competitive bids that go well above the listed lease fees.
Those high rent prices, though, are leading people to do the math and figure out they may get better value from buying a similar or better property (mortgage rates are super-low now). You’ll pay less per month for the mortgage versus renting, and begin to build equity in their new home.
Picking your place
Seattle’s neighborhoods can offer very different lifestyles and amenities. What you want in a neighborhood should guide where you want to live, regardless of whether you’re buying or renting. Here are a few questions to ask yourself — and the answers to tell your broker — when weighing your options:
• Are you looking for a lively nightlife outside your door?
• A quieter spot near a particular school?
• Do you want to be close to your extended family or far away?
• What’s your commute like?
• Are you by bus routes or the light rail ?
Finding the right neighborhood means finding the right one for you. The light rail system’s expansion and Seattle’s great bus service mean makes using public transit simple from any neighborhood.
If you want to be a nice walk away from happening bars and restaurants with a lively entertainment scene, look in:
Ballard, it was named one of the top entertainment neighborhoods in the U.S.
Capitol Hill, which has a metropolitan, eclectic atmosphere
Fremont, where you’ll find tech workers and entrepreneurs mixing with local artists
If you’re looking for a quieter lifestyle or more family-friendly neighborhoods, check out:
Madison Park
Queen Anne
Some parts of North Capitol Hill. There are walkable neighborhoods that feel like villages, but are a quick drive downtown.
West Seattle functions as kind of a little bubble, though it’s only 10 minutes by car to downtown, and has trendy bars, restaurants, and retail options.
First-time buyers looking to get the most for their money should investigate Seward Park through Columbia City. There are some great opportunities there.
I always let the data be my guide. If one area has more properties available, you’ve got a better chance of nabbing a home you love at a more affordable price. The numbers can tell you where that is. If a block or street has similar homes for sale, and there’s only one home for sale a few blocks over, concentrate on where the volume is to end up with a better deal.
School days
Being close to good schools can be top of mind for those with kids, but it’s also something to consider when it comes to resale time. Look at the neighborhoods of Madison Park, Sand Point, Windermere, and View Ridge. The elementary schools are rated from good to excellent, and the high schools are excellent. However, none of the Seattle middle schools are particularly wellregarded. Many Seattle residents opt for private schools. You’ll find highly rated private schools in Madison Park, Madrona, Capitol Hill, and North Seattle. The highest rated public schools are across Lake Washington on the eastside and on to Mercer Island.
Financial matters
The rule of thumb from most mortgage lenders is that you can afford a property that’s priced two to three times your gross income. So determine how much you’re comfortable spending each month on housing, and make a budget.
Line up your financing before you make an offer on a home. Talk to a lender and get a prequalification letter that states how much you’re eligible to borrow. Keep in mind that there will be added fees and taxes when you actually get to the settlement table to buy your new home, typically around three percent of the purchase price.
Call in a pro
Researching neighborhoods and homes online will bring up a lot of information, maybe too much. That’s why you need someone you trust to help. Nothing will make a bigger difference in your homebuying experience — from finding a home you didn’t know was out there to getting at the best possible terms — than working with the right broker.
Look for experience — finding a seasoned broker is a little harder right now because so many people got their real estate licenses while the market was red hot. In a sellers’ market, you don’t have to know a lot to sell houses. And here’s the truth— all you have to do to have your photo and contact information next to a listing on sites like Zillow is to pay for it. That broker who appears on the right sidebar may never have even seen the home on that page.
If you want to put yourself in the best possible spot to make the most of your housing investment, you’ve got to work with a seasoned broker.
The crucial question to ask is “how many homes have you sold in a transitioning market?”
Getting sales in a hot market is easy — anyone can do that. You want the brokers who’ve succeeded during tough times — they’re the ones who know how to get things done. We’ve all heard it — past behavior is the best predictor of future performance.
Seattle’s real estate market is in a transition phase right now, which means it’s a better time for buyers than we’ve seen in years. You’ll avoid the ever-escalating bidding wars, get better protection because you can get home inspections, and you can make your new home in one of the most livable, diverse, and culturally active cities in the world.
Welcome home.
Chris Sudore KingCountyEstates.com Chris@KingCountyEstates.com
Managing Broker
Coldwell Banker Global Luxury
SENIOR RESOURCES
SENIOR CENTERS
BALLARD NW
SENIOR CENTER
5429 - 32nd Ave. N.W. (206) 297-0403 ballardseniorcenter.org
CENTRAL AREA
SENIOR CENTER
500 30th Ave. S. (206) 726-4926 centralareasrcenter.org
GREENWOOD
SENIOR CENTER
525 N. 85th St. (206) 297-0875 phinneycenter.org
INTERNATIONAL
DROP-IN CENTER
7301 Beacon Ave. S. (206) 587-3735 idicseniorcenter.org
LAKE CITY SENIORS 12531 28th Ave N.E. 206-268-6738 lakecityseniors.org
PIKE MARKET
SENIOR CENTER 85th Pike St. #200 (206) 728-2773 pikemarketseniorcenter.org
SENIOR CENTER OF WEST SEATTLE 4217 S.W. Oregon St. (206) 932-4044 sc-ws.org
SHORELINE LAKE FOREST
PARK SENIOR CENTER 18560 1st Ave. N.E. (206) 365-1536 shorelinelfpseniorcenter.org
SOUTH PARK
SENIOR CENTER 8201 10th Ave. S. Suite 4 (206) 767-2544 spseniors.org
SOUTHEAST SEATTLE SENIOR CENTER 4655 S. Holly St. (206) 722-0317 sessc.org
WALLINGFORD COMMUNITY
SENIOR CENTER 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N. #140 (206) 461-7825 wallingfordseniors.org
SEATTLE PARKS AND RECREATION
Seattle Parks and Recreation Lifelong Recreation offers a wide range of fitness and social programs for people age 50 and older that change each season.
8061 Densmore Ave. N. Office hours: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. (206) 684-4951
Visit seattle.gov/parks/seniors/ index.htm
SENIOR SERVICES
ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION (206) 363-5500 alz.org
KING COUNTY CAREGIVER SUPPORT NETWORK (206) 436-2975 kccaregivers.org
COMMUNITY DINNERS (206) 364-5200 communitydinners.com
PROJECT ENHANCE (206) 727-6297 projectenhance.org
MEALS ON WHEELS (206) 448-5767 mealsonwheelsamerica.org
NORTHWEST CENTER FOR CREATIVE AGING
900 University St. (206) 382-3789 nwcreativeaging.org
SHIBA (STATEWIDE HEALTH INSURANCE BENEFITS ADVISORS) HELPLINE 1-800-562-6900
SENIOR INFORMATION & ASSISITANCE CAREGIVERS ADVOCATES (206) 448-3110 soundgenerations.org
SENIOR SERVICES VOLUNTEER TRANSPORTATION (206) 448-5740 seniorservices.org
PATHWAYS INFORMATION & ASSISTANCE
2208 2nd Ave. #100 (206) 448-3110 soundgenerations.org
SOUND GENERATIONS VOLUNTEER TRANSPORTATIONS (206) 448-3110 soundgenerations.org
HYDE SHUTTLES (206) 727-6262
CONTACTS
Admissions (206) 252-0760
Curriculum, Assessment & Instruction (206) 252-0500
Customer Service (206) 252-0010
Human Resources (206) 252-0215
Ombudsperson (206) 252-0529
Public Affairs (206) 252-0200
Safety & Security (206) 252-0707
School Board (206) 252-0040
Transportation (206) 252-0900
MAILING ADDRESS
Name/Department/ Mailstop
Seattle Public Schools PO Box 34165 Seattle, WA 98124 -1165
STREET ADDRESS
Seattle Public Schools
John Stanford Center for Educational Excellence 2445 3rd Ave. S. Seattle, WA 98134
2018-19 Fast Facts & Figures Seattle Public Schools
SECONDARY EDUCATION / TRADE SCHOOLS
ANTIOCH UNIVERSITY - Seattle Campus 2326 6th Ave. antiochseattle.edu
ARGOSY UNIVERSITY - Seattle Campus 2601 Elliott Ave. argosy.edu
CORNISH COLLEGE OF THE ARTS 1000 Lenora St. ornish.edu
CORTIVA INSTITUTE cortiva.edu
FILM CONNECTION www.filmconnection.com
FINISHING TRADES INSTITUTE NW ftinw.org
GAGE ACADEMY OF ART 1501 10th Ave. #101 (206) 323-4243 gageacademy.org
GENERAL ASSEMBLY - Seattle www.generalassemb.ly/locations/ seattle
PHOTOGRAPHIC CENTER NW 900 12th Ave. (206) 720-7222 pcnw.org
PRATT FINE ARTS CENTER 1902 S. Main St. (206) 328-2200 www.pratt.org
NORTHWEST ACADEMYHEALING ARTS
nw-academy.com
SCHOOL OF VISUAL CONCEPTS 2300 7th Ave. svcseattle.com
SEATTLE COMMUNITY COLLEGES (CENTRAL, NORTH, SOUTH) seattlecolleges.edu
MONTESSORI AND BILINGUAL SCHOOLS
BLUE SKIES MONTESSORI SCHOOLWest Seattle blueskiesmontessori.org
DISCOVERY MONTESSORI SCHOOLMagnolia discoverymontessorischool.org
EL CUENTO PRESCHOOLCapitol Hill elcuentopreschool.com
GRASSHOPPER MONTESSORICentral Seattle grasshoppin.net
HOA MAI VIETNAMESE BILINGUAL PRESCHOOL - South Seattle hoamaipreschool.org
INTERNATIONAL MONTESSORI
ACADEMY - Capitol Hill Campus intlmontessoriacademy.com
LA ESCUELITA BILINGUAL SCHOOLColumbia City/Green Lake laescuelitaschools.com
LEARNING TREE MONTESSORICapitol Hill learningtreemontessori.com
LIGHTHOUSE MONTESSORI SCHOOLBallard lighthousemontessori.com
LITTLE LAURELS MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL - Lake City llmontessori.org
MAGNOLIA MONTESSORI SCHOOLMagnolia llmontessori.org
MINOR AVENUE CHILDREN’S HOUSESouth Lake Union haggardchildcare.com
MONTESSORI LEARNING GARDENColumbia City learninggardenschool.com
MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF SEATTLECapitol Hill montessorischoolofseattle.com
NORTHWEST MONTESSORI - West Seattle/Wedgwood/Woodland Park northwestmontessori.org
PACIFIC CREST SCHOOLFremont pacificcrest.org
SEATTLE LIFE COACH TRAINING seattlelifecoachtraining.com
SEATTLE PACIFIC UNIVERSITY 3307 3rd Ave. W. spu.edu
SEATTLE UNIVERSITY seattleu.edu
SEATTLE VOCATIONAL INSTITUTE svi.seattlecolleges.edu
STUDIO STEEL mimiriley.com
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTONSeattle Campus washington.edu
WOOD TECHNOLOGY CENTER- Seattle woodtech.seattlecentral.edu
PACIFIC FIRST MONTESSORI SCHOOLDowntown pacificfirstmontessori.com
PRACTICAL MONTESSORI PRESCHOOLBallard pacificfirstmontessori.com
SEATTLE AMISTAD SCHOOLCapitol Hill seattleamistadschool.org/ SEATTLE WORLD SCHOOLDowntown seattleschools.org
VERANDA MONTESSORI SCHOOLGreenwood/Crown Hill verandamontessori.com
WEST SEATTLE MONTESSORIWest Seattle westseattlemontessori.com
THE ART SCENE
MUSEUMS
BILL & MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION
440 5th Ave. N. Lower Queen Anne (206) 709-3100 discovergates.org
THE BURKE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY AND CULTURE
4331 Memorial Way /
On the UW campus at 17th Ave. N.E. and N.E. 45th St. (206) 543-5590 burkemuseum.org
CENTER ON CONTEMPORARY ART (COCA) GALLERY 114 Third Ave. S. (206) 728-1980 cocaseattle.org
THE CENTER FOR WOODEN BOATS
1010 Valley St. (206) 382-2628 cwb.org
CHIHULY GARDEN AND GLASS Seattle Center 305 Harrison St. (206) 753-4940 chihulygardenandglass.com
THE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM
305 Harrison St. Seattle Center (206) 441-1768 thechildrensmuseu.org
COAST GUARD
MUSEUM N.W. 1519 Alaskan Way S. (206) 217-6993 rexmwess.com/cgpatchs/ cogardmuseumhtml
DAY BREAK STAR
CULTURAL CENTER
5011 Bernie Whitebear Way / Discovery Park (206) 285-4425 unitedindians.org
FRYE ART MUSEUM 704 Terry Ave. (206) 622-9250 fryemuseum.org
GIANT SHOE MUSEUM Pike Place Market
HENRY ART GALLERY
On the UW campus at 15th Ave. N.E. and 41st St. (206) 543-2280 henryart.org
History House of Greater Seattle 900 N. 34th St. historyhouse.org
LAST RESORT FIRE DEPARTMENT
1433 N.W. 51st St. (206) 783-4474 lastresortfd.org
LIVING COMPUTER MUSEUM 2245 1st Ave. S. (206) 342-2020 livingcomputermuseum.org
MUSEUM OF COMMUNICATIONS/ CONNECTIONS MUSEUM Centurylink’s Duwamish Central Office museumofcommunications.org
MUSEUM OF FLIGHT 9404 E. Marginal Way S. (206) 764-5700 museumofflight.org
MUSEUM OF HISTORY AND INDUSTRY (MOHAI) 860 Terry Ave. N. (206) 324-1126 www.mohai.org
Museum of Pop CULTURE 325 5th Ave. N. (206) 770-2700 mopop.org
NORDIC HERITAGE MUSEUM
3014 NW 67th St. (206) 789-5707 nordicmuseum.org
NORTHWEST AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM
2300 S. Massachusetts St. (206) 518-6000 naamnw.org
NW SEAPORT MARITIME HERITAGE CENTER 860 Terry Ave N. (206) 447-9800 nwseaport.org
OLYMPIC SCULPTURE PARK 2901 Western Ave. Seattle, WA 98121 (206) 654-3100 seattleartmuseum.org
PACIFIC SCIENCE CENTER 200 2nd Ave. N. (206) 443-2001 pacificsciencecenter.org
SEATTLE CENTER 305 Harrison St. (206) 684-7200 seattlecenter.com
SEATTLE ART MUSEUM/ SEATTLE ASIAN ART MUSEUM 1300 First Ave. (206) 654-3100 seattleartmuseum.org
WING LUKE MUSEUM OF THE ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN EXPERIENCE
719 S. King St. (206) 623-5124 wingluke.org
THEATERS
5TH AVENUE THEATRE
1308 5th Ave. (206) 625-1900 5thavenue.org
ACT THEATRE
700 Union St. / WA State Convention Center (206) 292-7676 acttheatre.org
ARTSWEST
4711 California Ave. S.W. (206) 938-0963 artswest.org
BOOK-IT
REPERTORY THEATRE
305 Harrison St. / Seattle Center (206) 216-0833 book-it.org
BROADWAY BOUND
CHILDREN’S THEATRE
5031 University Way N.E. #203 (206) 526-5437 broadwaybound.org
CENTER THEATRE AT SEATTLE CENTER
305 Harrison St. (206) 684-7200 seattlecenter.com
COLUMBIA CITY THEATER
4916 Rainier Ave S. (206) 722-3009 columbiacitytheater.com
FREEHOLD THEATRE
2222 2nd Ave. Suite 200 (206) 323-7499 freeholdtheatre.org
GREEN STAGE (206) 748-1551 greenstage.org
INTIMAN THEATRE
201 Mercer St. (206) 441-7148 intiman.org
LIVING VOICES
600 N. 36th St. #221 (206) 328-0798 livingvoices.org
MEANY HALL FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
University of Washington campus 4140 George Washington Lane (206) 543-4880 meanycenter.org
MOORE THEATRE
1932 2nd Ave. (206) 682-1414 stgpresents.org
NEPTUNE THEATRE
1303 N.E. 45th St. (206) 682-1414 stgpresents.org
NORTHWEST
PUPPET CENTER
9123 15th Ave. N.E. (206) 523-2579 nwpuppet.org
ON THE BOARDS
100 W. Roy St. (206) 217-9886 ontheboards.org
PARAMOUNT THEATRE
911 Pine St. (206) 682-1414 stgpresents.org
PLAYBACK THEATER NORTHWEST
3820 Meridian Ave. N. (206) 726-1415 playbacktheater.org
THE REPERTORY ACTORS THEATRE
1122 E. Pike St. (206) 364-3283 reacttheatre.org
SEATTLE CHILDREN’S THEATRE
201 Thomas St. (206) 441-3322 sct.org
SEATTLE GILBERT &
SEATTLE PUBLIC THEATER
7312 W. Green Lake Dr. N. (206) 524-1300
seattlepublictheater.org
SEATTLE REPERTORY THEATRE
155 Mercer St. Seattle Center (206) 443-2222 seattlerep.org
SEATTLE SHAKESPEARE COMPANY
305 Harrison St. / Seattle Center (206) 733-8222
seattleshakespeare.org
STONE SOUP THEATER 1414 N. 42nd St. (206) 633-1883 stonesouptheater.org
TAPROOT THEATRE COMPANY
204 N. 85th St. (206) 781-9707 taproottheatre.org
THEATER SCHMEATER
2125 3rd Ave. (206) 324-5801 schmee.org
THISTLE THEATRE
6344 NE 74th St. Suite #103 (206) 524-3388 thistletheatre.org
SEATTLE THEATRESPORTS IMPROV COMEDY
Post Alley / Market Theater in Pike Place Market (206) 587-2414
CONCERT HALL
BENAROYA (HOME OF SEATTLE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA)
200 University St. Seattle, WA 98101 (206) 215-4800
Administration (206) 215-4747
Tickets: seattlesymphony.org/benaroya
Capitol Hill remains Seattle’s gayborhood despite its seemingly endless construction season. You can still find a drag show and brunch all in the same place, or check out its longtime nightclubs, where class acts and new bands waiting to be discovered keep the music pumping.
Get away from it all and head up the hill to Volunteer Park, which offers amazing views of Downtown Seattle and the Space Needle, popularly framed through the eye of the Black Sun sculpture in a plaza across the road from the Seattle Asian Art Museum, which is being modernized and expanded to the tune of nearly $50 million.
If the weather isn’t great, folks can head over to the Volunteer Park Conservatory, pay the small entrance fee, and enjoy the warm and humid microclimate the botanical garden provides. Come by in December for a holiday display and to drop your wish list on Santa.
Light rail made it to Broadway in 2016, filling the busy Capitol Hill avenue with even more Seattleites and visitors looking to try the latest restaurants, boutique shops, tattoo parlors or thrift stores, such as Lifelong’s, which supports individuals with HIV/AIDS.
Capitol Hill Station also provides quick access to Cal Anderson Park in the heart of the neighborhood, which will soon have hundreds of new neighbors when a large apartment development opens on Broadway. The two will be connected via an AIDS memorial pathway.
It’s also close to the First Hill Streetcar line, which can take you as far as the International District/Chinatown.
First Hill is the densest neighborhood in Seattle. The community celebrates its rise by way of residential towers surrounding a cluster of medical providers,
including Swedish and Harborview Medical Center and Virginia Mason.
Much of the action can be found along Madison Street, the only street that makes a complete connection from Downtown to Lake Washington.
Uniquely positioned over Interstate 5, Freeway Park provides 5.2 acres of open space between Seattle’s Downtown and First Hill neighborhoods. Hop on concrete blocks and watch the water flow or head down to the grass with a good book and take in the nature tucked surrounded by skyscrapers.
East of Capitol Hill and First Hill is the Central District, its boundary marked by Pan-African flag crosswalks. The Central District is rapidly gentrifying, but its longtime African American heritage is still present and its community is still fighting to preserve that culture.
Come find great music, dance, theater and poetry at Washington Hall and the Langston Hughes Arts Center, or get in some play at Judkins Park, which will soon enough have its own light rail station nearby. If you still have energy, head up Martin Luther King Jr. Way to Powell Barnett Park, with its fun playground and basketball court.
ST. JOSEPH SCHOOL
Located in the heart of Capitol Hill, St. Joseph is a K-8 school dedicated to the education and development of young people from all backgrounds.
Visit us today: Shana Abner, Admissions 206.329.3260 x243
ZIP: 98112, 98122, 98102
BOUNDARIES:
North: East Roanoke Street
South: Most pick Pike Street as the dividing line between Capitol Hill and First Hill, with First Hill running south to Yesler Way
West: Interstate 5
East: 23rd Avenue. Broadway unites First and Capitol Hill
CAPITOL HILLFIRST HILLCENTRAL DISTRICT
Photos by: Annabelle Falconer
Formerly a blue-collar community, the median sales price for a home in this quiet hamlet that abuts Lake Washington is $1.4 million.
A mix of longtime residents and new families coming into the neighborhood means a median age of 50.
Spread among the banks and real estate offices are a popular neighborhood market, a local bookstore, bakery, cafes, restaurants and pubs.
Relatively quiet during the rainy season, Madison Park Beach explodes with activity during the summer.
Following Lake Washington Boulevard south takes you to Madrona, which ironically is known for its magnolias, as well as being the neighborhood where the local chapter of the Black Panthers were active.
The Madrona Community Council hosts its Mayfair celebration every year, and raises funds to hang flowers along its business corridor on 34th Avenue, where you’ll find Seattle’s first Cupcake Royale shop, as well as Molly Moon’s ice cream shop and a glassybaby studio and retail shop.
Heading further south along Lake Washington you’ll find Leschi, with its popular public marinas, family-
owned Leschi Market (boasting its own label among 1,400 varieties of wine) and low-key eateries. Leschi is also home to the Central Area Senior Center.
Tucked between Madison Park and Capitol Hill is Madison Valley, with its boutique shops and mix of dining options at every price point. Get your food to go and head north to the Washington Park Arboretum, with 230 acres of green space filled with University of Washington plant collections and walking and biking trails. For a small fee, people can also visit the Seattle Japanese Garden, or wait until the first Thursday of the month to attend for free.
ZIP: 98112, 98122, 98144
BOUNDARIES:
North: Foster Island in Washington Park Arboretum, Lake Washington
South: Leschi’s boundaries run south to about S. Norman St.
West: 23rd Ave. E. through Madison Valley, then Martin Luther King Jr. Way through Leschi
East: Lake Washington
Once you clear the steep and historic Counterbalance, where trolleys have been replaced by buses and cars, you’ll find yourself atop Queen Anne, where upscale dining options coexist with casual eateries like 5 Spot, Betty and Queen Anne Cafe. Enjoy a date night at chef Maximillian Petty’s Eden Hill or Ethan Stowell’s How to Cook a Wolf. Petty recently changed to only offering tasting menus, but his new Eden Hill Provisions goes back to basics, with a stronger focus on family dining.
Take a left off Queen Anne Avenue and watch a local baseball game being played at the West Queen Anne Playfield or sign up for an activity at the popular community center.
It’s also where the design review board meets to assess new developments, such as upcoming plans to double the size of the Queen Anne Safeway while providing nearly 300 new apartments on top in the next few years.
While that’s happening, there will still be the Trader Joe’s next door, which replaced Metropolitan Market when it moved to Lower Queen Anne, also known as Uptown.
ZIP: 98199
BOUNDARIES:
North: Salmon Bay and the Fremont Cut
South: Elliott Bay Park
West: Elliott Bay
East: 15th Ave. N.W.
ZIP: 98119 (Western Queen Anne), 98109 (Eastern Queen Anne)
BOUNDARIES:
North: Lake Washington
Ship Canal
South: Denny Way
West: Elliott Ave. W. East: Shores of Lake Union and Westlake Ave. N.
Uptown is experiencing a major redevelopment boom, with old structures making way for taller, amenity-filled apartments with boutique retail on the ground floor.
The Uptown Alliance also led the way to make the neighborhood one of Seattle’s arts districts, which complements the historic Seattle Center that spans several city blocks.
The Seattle Center arena is being rebuilt to accommodate hockey, basketball and larger crowds for more musical performances, and will reopen in 2021.
There’s still plenty to do at Seattle Center, including geeking out at MoPOP (Museum of Pop Culture) or taking a vertical trip to the top of the Space Needle, where a new all-glass observation deck provides amazing views of the city.
If shopping is on the itinerary, jump on the Seattle Center Monorail, which was constructed for the 1962 Worlds Fair, and take a short, scenic trip to Westlake Center.
Wanting some respite from the hustle and bustle?
Head across Magnolia Bridge and into Magnolia Village, with its locally owned restaurants, cafes, bookstore and churches of almost every denomination. Or stay on Magnolia Boulevard and take it down to Discovery Park, enjoying the view of the Puget Sound through madrona trees.
Discovery Park offer 534 acres of nature, with trails to beaches to the north and south.
Complete the loop and head down to Fishermen’s Terminal — there is also a back lot on the way that leads to the historic Ballard Locks.
Fishermen’s Terminal is the Port of Seattle’s oldest facility, which sees mariners head out to Alaska in the summer, making way for more recreational boaters. Come see the Seattle Fishermen’s Memorial before enjoying the bounty of the sea offered at its restaurants and the Wild Salmon Seafood Market.
Fishermen’s Terminal celebrates the return of the North Pacific fishing fleet with a fall festival in September, where the chowder flows like wine and the occasional pirate can be seen passing through.
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AROUND THE CITY
Gas Works Park
Pike Place Market
Space Needle
Alki Beach
Lake Union
South Seattle
Aquatium Water Sculpture
Downtown Seattle is where visitors and residents alike can see the city’s history rising above them through century-old structures, which adds to the bustling central neighborhood’s charm.
People heading into downtown on light rail will inevitably end up at Westlake Center, where they can hop the monorail to Seattle Center and check out the Space Needle. Or, they can stay in the city center and get in some shopping. At night they can take in a show at 5th Avenue, The Paramount or The Moore theaters.
Pioneer Square is the oldest neighborhood, providing fine-art galleries and cafés, while also serving as a major employment hub Downtown.
Occidental Park is a brick promenade that will definitely alert people that they’ve arrived in Pioneer Square.
It’s a great neighborhood to grab a bite in before heading over to CenturyLink or Safeco fields for Seahawks, Mariners or Sounders game.
Belltown to the west is cluttered with restaurants, clubs, high-end condominiums, and is just a hop, skip and a jump away from Elliott Bay.
People can catch a remastered classic film at the Cinerama, walk down to the waterfront and tracing it south to the Pike Place Market.
South of that is the International District, which is made of Chinatown, Japantown and Little Saigon.
The ID is a great place to get some dim sum, ramen or pho, and also is home to some fast-paced Asian markets. For a larger, more casual shopping experience, there’s Uwajimaya. Find some anime and Japanese art inside at Kinokunya.
With the First Hill Streetcar, people can start in
Downtown
ZIP: 98122
BOUNDARIES:
North: Denny Way (includes Belltown by some definitions) East: I-5
South: Yesler Way West: Elliott Bay
Chinatown and move east to Little Saigon.
South Lake Union has grown by leaps and bounds over the years, with Amazon setting its tone as a great place in Seattle for large businesses and those just starting out.
From sleepy industrial neighborhood to bustling entrepreneurial hangout, South Lake Union has seen a major transformation over the last decade.
There’s plenty of public transportation, or try the new bike-share rides, so you don’t have to worry about rush hour on Mercer Street. Also, the new Highway 99 tunnel is up and running.
Check out SLU’s shops, restaurants and new condos, or take a 13-minute streetcar ride from Downtown to Lake Union Park – maybe rent a kayak, or learn a thing or two at The Museum of History & Industry.
Int’l District
ZIP: 98104
BOUNDARIES:
West: Fifth Avenue South East: Boren and Rainier Avenue
South
South: South Dearborn St.
North: South Main St.
Belltown
ZIP: 98121
BOUNDARIES:
North: Denny Way
South: Virginia Street
East: Fifth Avenue
West: Elliott Bay
Pioneer Square
ZIP: 98104
BOUNDARIES:
West: Alaskan Way S.
South: King Street
East: Fifth Avenue
North: Yesler Street, or a couple of blocks beyond Yesler Street
South Lake Union
ZIP: 98109
BOUNDARIES:
South: Denny Way
East: I-5
West: State Route 99
North: Galer Street, Lake Union and East Newton Place
NORTHEAST SEATTLE
N.E Seattle among Seattle neighborhoods, the northeast is a bit of an island – most readily reached by car and one of the notoriously least walkable sections of the city thanks to a significant lack of sidewalks.
But it would be a mistake to write off Northeast Seattle, which ahs some real reassures for residents.
The north end’s shopping hub is Northgate Mall, with local anchor tenant Nordstrom. Nearby is the towering visage of Thornton Place, a residential and retail complex that features a multi-story Regal stadium theater, a plaza with tables and chairs, a water fountain popular with visiting children, and adjoin restaurants and condominiums.
Wander west and you’ll find Bitter Lake Park (where kids play soccer rain or shine) or the hidden entryways to Haller Lake.
Head east and you’ll find tight-knit Lake City. Douglas Park provides a locale for a nice stroll or, if its August, you can catch the Pioneer Days Parade.
Venture south and you’ll approach Maple Leaf with, its nook shops on Roosevelt and the sprawling Maple Leaf Reservoir Park. The park affords views of the city and Mount Rainier.
Further south and you’ll hit Ravenna. There you can stop inside Bagel Oasis, one of the only authentic bagel shops in the city. You can also find Third Place Books and
its adjoining café, Vios, as well as the basement bar, Pub at Third Place. If you need a killer guitar, there’s the longstanding Trading Musician. You could use it to play tunes while chilling in the west end of Cowen Park – or you could just play volleyball on one of Cowen’s courts.
Further westward brings the curious observer to Roosevelt where the beautifully remodeled high school stands sentinel amid shops, dive bars, soccer pubs (Atlantic Crossing), restaurants and boutiques. Roosevelt is also the throughway to the U-District where the university seems to be driving constant construction. Green bike lanes, busy Northeast 45th Street flush with cars and hustling college students, the “Ave” humming with pubs and shops and the University Book Store; the University of Washington continues to grow with new dormitories and a completely revamped sports complex. And the once sleepy University Village shopping plaza has evolved into a major arena of upscale shops and restaurants. Where else can you get internationally renowned dim sum, a platinum wedding band, the latest iPhone and a cup of frozen yogurt before treating your severe case of sticker shock at an on site hospital?
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BOUNDARIES:
North: Northeast 145th St.
East: Lake Washington
South: Northeast 95th and 98th Streets
West: 15th Ave, N.E.
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This is it: the center of the Universe, according to Fremont and its residents. There’s a chocolate factory, restaurants, bars, a statue of Stalin, local breweries and Aurora Avenue. For those seeking the center of the universe the Fremont Bridge, in all its blue glory, can be useful.
Underneath Aurora Avenue resides the Fremont Troll, an area always teeming with people taking selfies. It’s a great spot for when it’s raining. Maybe that’s why the Fremont Troll chooses to hang out there.
In the summer during Soulstice, a festival of all sorts, Fremont becomes a wild spectacle. People feel fine to walk Fremont’s streets wearing body paint and plenty of confidence. It’s an extravagant event of eccentricities and
traffic. If you travel by bus, get ready for the 32 to change its usual route.
Sit by the canal that connects Lake Union to Shilshole Bay and then Puget Sound. Occasionally a boat will pass through the canal, prompting the Fremont Bridge to make way. It’s a pleasant spot where some techies or grocery store workers hang out.
Nearby is Green Lake and the Woodland Park Zoo, so if the center of the universe ever gets boring, there’s plenty else to see. Around Green Lake there’s a 2.8-mile paved loop. Woodland Park Zoo has exhibits boasting more than 1,100 animals.
Fremont
ZIP: 98104
BOUNDARIES:
South: The Fremont “Cut,” or Lake Washington Ship Canal
East: Stone Way North
North: North 50th Street
West: Eighth Avenue
Wallingford
ZIP: 98104
BOUNDARIES:
South: Lake Union
East: I-5
North: North 50th Street
West: Stone Way North
Greenwood, Phinney Ridge and Green Lake are like a set of triplets – as thick as thieves and occasionally hard to tell apart
Phinney Ridge is truly that – a ridge no wider than Phinney Avenue North which descends to Green Lake to the east and Greenwood to the west and north. Each neighborhood has much to offer in a very accessible way.
Probably the area’s greatest asset is Woodland Park. The park is underrated as a respite from the urban hustle, perhaps due to its proximity to the more popular Green Lake Park. But in Woodland you can escape under the quiet f the tall maples, cedars and firs as if you were somewhere along Mount Rainier’s Wonderland Trail. A pleasant side effect of the park’s solitude is that there’s always a table available for picnics. If you want to play tennis, go lawn bowling, baseball or skateboard, you can. Does Fido need to stretch his legs? There’s a dog park for that. If you want to see Malaysian tigers up close, the Woodland Park Zoo is right next door.
Of course, Green Lake is one of the most popular recreation spots for locals. The lake retains much of its history. The Bathhouse still hosts theater, and the southerly Aqua Theater’s stadium seats still packs in fans of competitive boating.
Back up the ridge there’s more than 20 blocks of shops both new and old. Greenwood Hardware has been around 1948. There, Marty Spiegel – known to many locals as the “Honorary Mayor of Greenwood” – will answer all of your questions.
The ridge also plays host to the Greenwood Car Show, which gets bigger and bigger each year.
In addition to the funky restaurants and shops around the intersection of Greenwood Avenue North and North
85th Street (if you’re into squirrel taxidermy, check out The Cozy Nut pub at 123 N. 85th St.), the neighborhood plays host to an annual Seafair Parade in late July. People line the streets with lawn chairs and coolers and await the slaloming motorcycle cops, kids on unicycles, drill teams and the boom of the Seafair Pirates’ cannon fire. A block up from the parade’s end at Sixth Avenue Northwest is Greenwood’s new gem: Chuck’s Hop Shop. Converted a few years ago from a sleazy mini-mart, this place now lets you enjoy some of the best beers in the world while your kid can eat scooped ice cream, your dog can chill out under you and the aroma of one of the various food trucks fills your nostrils.
Greenwood
ZIP: 98104
BOUNDARIES:
East: Aurora Ave. N.
North: N. 105th St.Holman Road N.W.
West: Eighth Ave. N.W.
South: N. 80th St.
Phinney Ridge
ZIP: 98104
BOUNDARIES:
North: N. 80th St.
East: Aurora Ave. N. South:N. 50th and Market streets - N.W. Market St. West: Eighth Ave. N.W.
Green Lake
ZIP: 98104
BOUNDARIES:
East: Interstate 5
North:N. 85th St.
West: Aurora Ave. N.
South: Woodland Park
“Uff da!” is a saying that stems from Ballard’s historic Scandinavian community. The National Nordic Museum houses information on Ballard and the Norwegians that helped establish the neighborhood and its maritime roots.
Ballard is home to SeafoodFest in the summertime. The annual traditional started in 1974 and is a weekend full of seafood selling and eating. Make sure to check out the lutefisk-eating contest, and if you don’t know what a lutefisk is, all the more reason is to show up.
Check out Golden Gardens Park, located in the northern portion Ballard. A natural reprieve, there’s a beach, grassy park area and views of Puget Sound. There’s a nice path to walk on, barbecues and a playground for kids. Walk up to the Golden Garden Wetlands and you may see a group
of ducks and possibly turtles. Step onto the beach and you might just see a seal.
Shilshole Bay Marina is right next to Golden Gardens and is full of sailboats – sloops, cutters and even trimarans. There are speed boats, of course, but there may also be a few paddle boards.
Sticking to the boating tangent, the Ballard Locks connect Lake Union to Puget Sound, and is a local stage displaying the latest in the yachting lifestyle. At the locks, right before your eyes, you can watch a boat rise and fall about 40 feet, water pouring into the locks or draining out. The salmon ladder is cool, and it’s way better when salmon are using it. ZIP: 98107, 98117
West Seattle…
It isn’t a bridge too far
West Seattle is the birth place of Seattle landed upon in the fall of 1851 by the Denny Party. Alki Point in West Seattle was the original settlement in what was to become the city of Seattle. Part of the city of West Seattle from 1902 to 1907, Alki was annexed to Seattle along with the rest of West Seattle in 1907. From Alki Beach one can see views of the snow-capped Olympic Mountains to the west and to the east The Cascades loom dark behind the relief of Seattle’s downtown growth.
The West Seattle neighborhoods, which were annexed by Seattle at the turn of the 20th century, has arguably the best beach in town, Alki Beach is where visitors and locals alike like to walk, bike and swim taking in great views out across the waters. The neighborhood areas of West Seattle include: “Alki,” “the Junction,” “Delridge,” “South Park,” “White Center” and “Fauntleroy.”
There are numerous reasons to visit and explore West Seattle from its rich historical beginnings to all those things anyone new or old in Seattle have a reason to be here for. From Alki Beach one of the most popular areas to visit when in West Seattle. Regardless of your activity level, there are an endless number of things to do to keep you busy and engaged in the beauty of Alki Beach. For the athletic types, taking a jog along the water, rollerblading, or playing volleyball are always fun options, and if you want to relax, you can sunbathe and enjoy food from nearby eateries on picnic tables or restaurants that provide amazing views.
To these other West Seattle options to consider for your visit:
• Duwamish Longhouse and Cultural Center 4705 West Marginal Way SW, Seattle, WA, (206) 431-1582
• Alki Point Lighthouse 3200 Point Place SW, Seattle, WA, (206) 841-3519
• King County Water Taxi Seacrest Park 1660 Harbor Avenue SW, Seattle, WA, (206) 477-3979
• West Seattle Murals California Ave. SW & SW Edmonds
• Lincoln Park 8011 Fauntleroy Way SW, Seattle, WA 98136-2439
ZIP: 98116, 98106, 98146, 98136, 98126
BOUNDARIES:
West: Puget Sound
North: Elliott Bay
East: Duwamish River
South: Arbor Heights
Seattle’s South End comprises numerous neighborhoods that include Columbia City. Hillman City, Seward Park, Mount Baker, South Park, Rainier Valley, Rainier Beach, and Beacon Hill, Georgetown, SODO and the Industrial District.
The South end’s Georgetown is Seattle’s oldest residential neighborhood, annexed in 1904. Today it represents a hip new vibe with great food, art and after work venues as well as brew pubs and craft wine makers that are redefining the oldest neighborhood into a trendy worth-visit drive or place to be before or after sports venues in the SODO Area.
SODO a once industrial and Port only area now comprises a vast array of companies which include Starbucks, numerous tech companies like REAL NETWORKS, KING 5 News and most visibly both the stadium venues of Seahawks, Mariners and Seattle sounders.
Stretching above SODO and Georgetown is Beacon Hill, which looms above the Rainier Valley as well. Beacon Hill is a multicultural hillside that offers public golf, lawn bowling and ethnic markets to serve everyone. Beacon Hill a once very affordable neighborhood has long been in change as redevelopment and new housing begins to replace many older homes throughout the neighborhood.
South Seattle
ZIP: 98118, 98108, 98144, 98134, 98178, 98168
BOUNDARIES:
North: Dearborn St.
East: Lake Washington
West: I-5, plus Georgetown, which lies to the west of I-5
South: The city line
SOUTH SEATTLE
The Rainier Valley is one long vast stretch of an area encompassing several of the South End neighborhood including Rainier Beach and Columbia Cit. The Valley was once a shallow swampland swelling with overflow from Lake Washington. Today it’s a new center of redevelopment and growth and an easily accessible collection of neighborhoods via light rail cutting through the area. It is a diverse population representing numerous ethnic and age groups with wide array of dining, entertainment and services stretched throughout the two main corridors serving it both MLK and Rainier Avenue South.
The neighborhood of Seward Park is really two distinct areas the water side. The Lake Washington waterside being primarily residential and park like, the avenue side being an active hub of dining, entertainment and activities. It also houses the oldest synagogue in the state, established in the early 1960s. The heart and namesake of the area is 300-acre Seward Park, with 120 acres of old growth forest and miles of hiking paths and beaches.
Georgetown
ZIP: 98108
BOUNDARIES:
Georgetown is bordered on the north by the mainlines of the BNSF Railway and Union Pacific Railroad, on the west by the Duwamish River, on the east by Interstate 5 and on the south by Boeing Field. Despite being surrounded on all sides by industry and major transportation corridors, Georgetown is becoming an oasis of residences and businesses.
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