North Seattle
The areas north of downtown Seattle are as varying as the metro areas. The majority of north Seattle is residential and provides homes for many of the people working downtown. There are some commercila areas as well. State Route 99 runs north and south through Seattle, and makes for easy access to the north Seattle neighborhoods. The buildings that line 99 also provides many of their shopping and dining needs.
The neighborhood of Greenwood is an eclectic mix of homes and shops. It has a variety of homes and shops lining North 85th Street and Greenwood Avenue. Greenwood and Phinney Ridge share many same residents who are active in making the commercial area more pedestrian friendly.
Wallingford runs from the area surrounding its commercial district along North 45th Street south to Lake Union. Along with the fantastic shops and restaurants on North 45th, Wallingford is highly desired because of its quaint tree lined residential streets. Wallingford is also home to the unique Gas Works Park.
Green Lake gets its name from the large lake that is a favorite destination for Seattle's joggers, bicyclists, and swimmers. The neighborhood his dominantly residential, but has a growing commercial area with several popular restaurants and shops. The quite streets and proximity to the park make Green Lake an ideal neighborhood for thousands of Seattleites.
A small neighbor hood resting on the Ship Canal, Fremont is often described as funky because of the interesting shops, restaurants, and wild landmarks. This description may also have to do with its fun loving residents who love living in "The Center of the Universe!"
Ballard is a fun mix of old and new, making it one of Seattle's most desired neighborhoods. Originally a blue-collar fishing community, Ballard was populated by Seattle's Scandanavian immigrants. Now it has many new residents that like the slow pace of life, despite the fact that it is only ten minutes from Downtown.
Created on 12/22/2005 08:00 PM by seattleteam
Updated on 03/26/2006 05:03 PM by seattleteam
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