Wandering Seattle: A Culture Odyssey
By Jordan Breed
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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.
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