Seattle Neighborhoods 101 Tour great for building a mental map of the city

Seattle Neighborhoods 101 Tour great for building a mental map of the city

Each neighborhood in Seattle has a unique feel, architectural style and social scene. Let’s take a ride and explore some of them! This tour focuses on the neighborhoods east, south and west of downtown. We will meander though the Volunteer Park neighborhood of Capitol Hill to see some of Seattle’s beautiful old Victorian style homes, then head to the shores of Lake Washington to see mid-century modern delights on our way to Columbia City, Beacon Hill, Georgetown and over to West Seattle. There are spectacular views all through this drive! If you’re a new resident of Seattle, or considering moving here, this is a great tour for you to start building a mental map of the feel of the city, guided by a resident of 30 years. With a max of 4 people, this is a fun and personalized way to explore the city.

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Stop At: Capitol Hill, 600 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104-1850

We will tour the neighborhood to get the cultural feel and start building that mental map of the different neighborhoods.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Columbia City Theater, 4916 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118-1744

We will see the historic Columbia City neighborhood, which has lovely older buildings, loads of brand new apts and a light rail station. If you're looking for a neighborhood to settle in, this one is popular and a short train ride to downtown. Then we're off to Beacon Hill and over to West Seattle.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: West Seattle Junction, California Avenue Southwest and Alaska Street, Seattle, WA 98116

West Seattle has always felt like a different city and has so many different neighborhoods with unique character. West Seattle is as much a location as a state of mind!

Duration: 1 hour