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Wandering Seattle: A Culture Odyssey
Wandering Seattle: A Culture Odyssey
Wandering Seattle: A Culture Odyssey
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This guidebook will take you on a journey through Seattle, unveiling its lively streets, tucked-away corners, and enriching cultural treasures.

LanguageEnglish
Release dateNov 1, 2024
ISBN9798227198150
Wandering Seattle: A Culture Odyssey
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Jordan Breed

Jordan is a passionate traveler deeply connected to the city's rich history and diverse neighborhoods. He views each journey as a learning experience, seeking to understand the world through the lens of culture, architecture, and local lifestyles. His writing reflects a blend of practical insights and a deep appreciation for the city's unique offerings, aiming to provide readers with a comprehensive introduction to Seattle's neighborhoods.

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    Wandering Seattle - Jordan Breed

    1. BALLARD

    Ballard is an energetic neighborhood in the northwestern part of Seattle, known for its maritime history, Scandinavian heritage, and cultural scene. The primary zip code is 98107, but some parts of the neighborhood also fall under 98117 and 98119. Ballard has an estimated population of about 47,000 residents and land area is approximately 3.61 square miles. The Ballard neighborhood in King County has many young professionals, families, and older adults, with a median age between 35 and 40. Ballard is generally considered a middle to upper-middle-class neighborhood, with the median household income higher than the Seattle average.

    ATTRACTIONS

    Ballard Locks (Hiram M. Chittenden Locks)

    3015 NW 54th St, Seattle, WA 98107

    Golden Gardens Park

    8498 Seaview Pl NW, Seattle, WA 98108

    Ballard Farmer’s Market

    22nd Ave NW & NW Market St, Seattle, WA 98107

    Ballard Historic District

    Ballard Ave NW between 22nd Ave NW and 24th Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107,

    Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP) 

    325 5th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109

    Ballard Civic Center Park

    6020 24th Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107

    The Ballard Library

    5614 22nd Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107

    Salmon Bay Park

    2000 NW 54th St, Seattle, WA 98107

    PUBLIC TRANSIT

    There are a lot of options for moving around the neighborhood, such as bus routes and bikeshare.

    Bus Route:

    Ballard is served by the King County Metro buses with buses connecting the neighborhood to downtown Seattle. The bus routes are Rapid Ride D line, which service downtown Seattle routes 17, route 40 and route 44.

    Bikeshare:

    There are various bikeshare programs like Lime, JUMP (by Uber) and Spin all of which can be accessed through their mobile application service.

    FOOD CUISINE

    The Walrus and Carpenter

    4743 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107

    Bergen Place

    5420 22nd Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107

    Ray’s Boathouse

    6049 Seaview Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107

    Ballard Annex Oyster House

    5410 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107

    Stone burner

    5214 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107

    Ballard Pizza Company

    5107 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107

    Skillet Diner

    2034 NW 56th, Seattle, WA 98107

    Ballard Coffee Works

    2060 NW Market St, Seattle, WA 98107

    Ballard Beer Company

    2050 NW Market St, Seattle, WA 98107

    Ballard Farmer’s Market

    Vernon Place NW and 22nd Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107 

    2. BEACON HILL

    Beacon Hill neighborhood is a community where immigrants from all over the globe have settled together for over a century, located in the southeast of downtown with a rich history, diversity and sweeping views of the city and surrounding mountains. It offers a blend of commercial and green spaces. Beacon Hill has a population of around 40,000 residents. The neighborhood has a moderate population density, which includes both single-family homes, mid density apartments and town houses contributing to a buzzing atmosphere. The Beacon Hill, located in King County, its zip code is 98144, although some parts of the neighborhood fall under 98108 and 98118. The land area of Beacon Hill neighborhood is 7.25 square miles.

    ATTRACTIONS

    Jefferson Park

    3801 Beacon Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144

    Washington State Convention Center

    800 Convention Pl, Seattle, WA 98101

    The Beacon Food Forest

    Beacon Ave S & S Spokane St, Seattle, WA 98144

    Dr. Jose Rizal Park

    1008 12th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144

    Pacific Science Center

    200 2nd Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109

    Beacon Hill Library

    2821 Beacon Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144

    Hing Hay Park

    423 Maynard Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104

    PUBLIC TRANSIT

    Light Rail:

    The Beacon Hill station is part of the Transit Links light rail station which

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