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Head here for an excellent view of the bay and islands, or listen to local buskers in the green oasis of Victor Steinbrueck Park. Photo: The Pine Box. Capitol Hill , located east of and just up the hill from downtown, acts as a sort of amphitheater stage to the residential neighborhoods surrounding it — this is where a lot of Seattle comes for entertainment. If you like nightlife, theaters, music, and living loud, Capitol Hill is your stop.

You can get your classy dance on at the Century Ballroom, or your sassy dance on at gay clubs like Neighbours. And, of course, you can find excellent food in any price range — check out Mamnoon for modern Middle Eastern or Terra Plata for rooftop dining — as well as great beer culture at places like Pine Box and Stumbling Monk.

Photo: Momo. These are two small neighborhoods found right next to each other, just south of downtown, with super easy Light Rail access. Visit for the First Thursday Art Walk; there are loads of galleries to check out, even if your tastes tend toward the super-niche e. Smith Mercantile, or enjoy the local coffee at places like Zeitgeist, which roasts the legit kind of coffee you expect from Seattle. Check out Uwajimaya, the massive Asian grocery store in the center of the neighborhood, for unusual items, great produce, and loads of amazing prepared food.

Photo: Elise Koncsek, Central Cinema. Central Cinema is a unique theater experience — they serve food and drink in front of the big screen and show old movies for cheap. Community, school and neighborhood resource for people living in or relocating to the Seattle, Bellevue, Tacoma and Pacific Northwest. Skip to content. Home About. Posted on August 2, 2 comments. Green Lake. Haller Lake. Hawthorne Hills. High Point. Highland Park. Industrial District. Internation District.

Lower Queen Anne. Loyal Heights. Madison Park. Madison Valley. Maple Leaf. Matthews Beach. Mount Baker. North Beach. Licton Springs. You can also avoid spending more than you have to on moving costs by comparing your options. Just miles apart, it takes a little under 3 hours to drive from Portland to Seattle. Best Places to Live in Seattle Seattle is home to seven official districts, and dozens of diverse types of neighborhoods, from quiet, historic enclaves to bustling centers of nightlife and activity.

Moving to Seattle from Portland? For moving cost estimates, jump to our Portland to Seattle section below. Seattle Neighborhood Guide Looking for true city life? Ballard Located just a few minutes north of Downtown, Ballard has roots as a Scandinavian seafaring village, and salmon still run through the Ballard Locks to this day.

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