Seattle Metro Region
This is Seattle's major urban area. Although there are many different neighborhoods they blend almost seamlessly as you head north and south parrallell to Seatles waterfront. Its major districts are Downtown, Belltown, Pioneer Square, Queen Anne, and the International District. Below is a brief discription of these areas. Click on the name to go to their page where more information and photos are available.
Seattle has a bustling and exciting downtown. It is not only a major commercial and retail center, it is also home to many Seattle residents. Many of the great attractions that make Seattle famous are located downtown, such as the Pike Place Market, the Seattle Art Museum, and the Seattle Central Library.
Belltown has grown in recent years to become one of Seattle's most exciting neighborhoods. It has a great number of condominiums, with new ones being built every year, that give Belltown an urban and modern feel. Due to the number of condos, a great deal of restaurants, stores, and a happening nightlife.
Seattle's International District is a unique pocket just southeast of downtown. The streets are always busy with a diverse group of people taking advantage of the variety of restaurants, shops, and sights.
Pioneer Square was Seattle's first downtown and is famous for its historical architecture and landmarks. Pioneer Square's old buildings also provide for amazing condos and apartment buildings. Here is were you'll find creative and unusual lofts.
Queen Anne gets its name from the architectural style that was popular when Seattle's elite first made it their home. Many of these homes still remain and are mixed in with newer homes, apartments, and condominiums. Lower Queen Anne is home to a lively commercial area and the Seattle Center.
Magnolia is quiet and seperated from Seattle's busier neighborhoods by its location on a penisula. It is mostly residential and consists of rolling streets lined with a mixture of single-family homes. It is also home to Volunteer Park one of Seattle's largest and most scenic parks.
Created on 12/02/2005 06:29 PM by seattleteam
Updated on 04/14/2006 05:55 PM by seattleteam
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