at a glancein&aroundthe neighbourhood

Location

is a densely populated residential district in Seattle, Washington, United States. It is one of the city's most prominent nightlife and entertainment districts and is the center of the city's LGBT and counterculture communities. The neighborhood is bounded by Interstate 5 (I-5) to the west, beyond which are Downtown, Cascade, and Eastlake; to the north by State Route 520 and Interlaken Park, beyond which are the Portage Bay and Montlake neighborhoods; to the south by E. Union and E. Madison Streets, beyond which are First Hill and the Central District; and to the east by 23rd and 24th Avenues E., beyond which is Madison Valley.

Neighbourhood Vibes

  • Couples without kids
  • Families
  • LGBTQ
  • Professionals
  • Singles

Recreation

Since the area is known for its music scene, make sure to check out a concert at one of the venues like Neumo’s, pick through a record store like Sonic Boom, or do the extreme and attend the Capitol Hill Block Party in July. You can also say hello to the Jimi Hendrix statue on the corner of Broadway and Pine. If you’re into film, see a movie at the Landmark Harvard Exit – a classic building turned into theaters. Despite being one of the most densely populated areas of the city, Capitol Hill also has a surprising amount of green space, including Volunteer Park, Cal Anderson Park, and Interlaken Park, not to mention the Washington Parks Arboretum on the northeast corner.

EAT

Sample flights of cold brew, espresso, and original blend coffee at the Starbucks Reserve Roastery (*1124 Pike St), or, for a hearty and hilarious weekend brunch, nab a table at Julia’s on Broadway (300 Broadway E), where diner classics and talented drag queens are the stars. Open from lunch to late night, Little Neon Taco (1011 Boren Ave) serves Mexican fare with modern flair; don’t miss the mole chicken wings or the carnitas torta. Enjoy creative Japanese cuisine with a three-, five-, or seven-course prix fixe menu at upscale Adana (1449 E Pine St), and save room for a s’mores-style molten chocolate cake made with smoked chocolate at Hot Cakes Molten Chocolate Cakery (1650 E Olive Way)

SHOP

It’s easy to lose track of time browsing the two floors of bookshelves at Elliott Bay Book Company (1521 10th Ave), which boasts an impressive selection of fiction and non-fiction by local authors. Marvel at the hodgepodge of quirky collectibles and vintage home decor at No Parking on Pike (1102 E Pike St) or make like a local, cup of joe in hand, and trawl through the new and used vinyl at Porchlight Coffee and Records (1517 14th Ave). Tucked-away Chophouse Row (*1424 11th Ave) arcade is home to several boutiques offering locally made artisan goods like the shibori-dyed leather sneakers at Moo-Young (1424 11th Ave, Ste C1) and the fine handmade jewelry at Honed by Claire Kinder(1424 11th Ave, Ste B).

Chophouse Row

Cal anderson park

Dance steps-City of Seattle Engineering Urban Spaces Project

Capitol Hill :: Volunteer Park

Education

Stevens Elementary School (Grades K-5)

Nova High School (Grades 9-12)

Lowell Elementary School (Grades PK-5)

Holy Names Academy (Grades 9-12)

Bright Water School (Grades K-8)

St Joseph School (Grades K-8)

Seattle Hebrew Academy (Grades PK-8)

Transportation

* Downtown Seattle: 2.1 miles / 10-20 minutes by car / 25 minutes by transit / 15 minutes by bike * Bellevue: 8.5 miles / 20-30 minutes by car / 50-55 minutes by transit * Redmond: 16.1 miles / 25-35 minutes by car / 45-50 minutes by transit

Restaurant & Retail

The Westy Roosevelt

Located along 1215 NE 65th St, Seattle, WA 98115, United States

Stylish American eatery offers a variety of seasonal fare & craft drinks to a bustling crowd.

Nue

Located along 1519 14th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122, United States

A memorabilia-packed dining room sets the tone for hip takes on street eats from around the globe.

HoneyHole

Located along 703 E Pike St, Seattle, WA 98122, United States

Hearty sandwiches made with gourmet ingredients & drink specials offered in a kitschy, casual space

Mamnoon

Located along 1508 Melrose Ave, Seattle, WA 98122, United States

Traditional Middle Eastern cooking gets modern tweaks at a popular eatery in a former warehouse.