Back
to
Seattle
main page
MORE SEATTLE NEIGHBORHOODS
Ballard
Belltown
Capitol Hill
Fremont
Green Lake
Queen Anne
University District
Wallingford
Waterfront
West Seattle
SEATTLE VISITOR INFORMATION
Description
Location
Getting to Seattle
Media
Neighborhoods
Transportation
Weather
Web Sites
ACCOMMODATIONS
Bed & Breakfasts
Hotels/Motels
Airport
Downtown
North
Seattle
University District
Vacation Rentals
Also see hotel listings
for:
Bellevue
Edmonds
Kirkland
Lynnwood
Renton
SeaTac Airport
Tukwila
FOOD
& BEVERAGE
Microbreweries
Restaurants
ATTRACTIONS
Art Galleries
Cultural Sites
Gardens
Historic Sites
Museums & Exhibits
Parks
Performing Arts
Seattle Waterfront
Theatre
Top Attractions
Viewpoints
ACTIVITIES
Astronomy
Ballooning
Biking
Birding
Boating
Canoeing
Outdoor Clubs
Cruises
Cruises - Dinner
Festivals and Events
Kayaking
Movies
Nightlife
Tours
Whale Watching
Whitewater Rafting
More
Cities and Towns of Puget Sound
More
Washington
Cascade Mountains
Northeast
Northwest
Olympic Peninsula
Puget Sound
San Juan Islands
South Central
Southeast
Southwest |
Seattle Neighborhoods
Queen Anne
List with Go Northwest!
Queen Anne is best known for its
commanding view of downtown Seattle and its
stately 19th-century architecture.
Bordering the northern end of Seattle’s city
center, Queen Anne covers the city’s tallest hill, with an elevation of 456
feet. Although the neighborhood is not the tallest point in the city (the
Gatewood neighborhood, in West Seattle owns this claim at an elevation of
520 feet), Queen Anne’s carefully preserved architecture and sweeping views
of the Seattle skyline make it one of the city’s more popular residential
locations.
Like so many of Seattle’s residential
districts, Queen Anne is a community unto its own. The neighborhood’s main
thoroughfare, Queen Anne Avenue, links the area with downtown environs and
has become a magnet for trendy restaurants, upscale hotels and popular
bistros. Just about every type of restaurant can be found on Queen Anne Ave.
North, or in Seattle’s Uptown neighborhood, at the base of the hill.
The importation of large, affluent mansions
during the 1800s and 1900s gave Queen Anne Hill its name. Although the
community is now an eclectic mix of modern and historic styles, Seattle’s
early roots can still be found on Queen Anne. Walking and driving tours are
the best way to get an up-close view of Seattle’s early architecture.
Queen Anne’s
Kerry Park is an ideal location for taking in Seattle’s evening skyline,
and there is no better time to do so then on New Year’s Eve, when the Space
Needle becomes the center of festivities. Residents make a point of
gathering at this spot to watch the fireworks and the lighting of the
Needle. If you go, dress warm, bring a chair and be prepared for a memorable
West Coast tradition.
Sponsored Listing
Queen Anne
Guesthouse. 1509 10th Avenue West, Seattle, WA 98119. Phone:
206-954-1141.
E-mail
Queen Anne Guesthouse is a beautiful turn
of the century home in Seattle's Queen Anne neighborhood. Two
 private guest
suites provide ideal accommodations for the business or vacation traveler.
Each suite offers period charm with the amenities of today. Located only
blocks from Seattle Center and the Space Needle walking or public
transportation is easy. Shopping and dining in the area is world class.
Great views and this beautiful neighborhood make the Queen Anne Guesthouse a
very special destination.
|
Go Northwest!
Bookstore
Best selection of books on the
Northwest.
Click here!
Access
Seattle by Dana Dawson, David Dawson.
June 1999, 4th edition, Paperback,
221 pages, (guidebook). Arranged by neighborhood and featuring
color-coded entries for restaurants, hotels, and attractions keyed to
easy-to-read maps, Access guides are designed to help you explore a
neighborhood or an entire city in depth.
Order
now...
National
Trust Guide Seattle: America's
Guide for Architecture and History Travelers
by Walt Crowley, William Crowley, Paul Dorpat.
October 1997, Paperback, 256 pages, (guidebook).
This guide to Seattle's architectural
legacies and historic neighborhoods includes walking tours and nearby trips
with easy-to-follow maps.
Order
now...
Seattle City
Walks: Exploring Seattle Neighborhoods on Foot
by Laura Karlinsey and Sherri Schultz.
April 1999, Sasquatch Books, 288 pages,
(guidebook). History, art, architecture and atmosphere, culture and
sub-culture for the visitor and local.
Order
now...
 Rough
Guide Seattle
by Richie Unterberger
July 1998, mini edition, Paperback, 256
pages, (guidebook)
Less than six inches tall and four
inches wide, this guide packs in the major neighborhoods, from Lake
Washington to Capitol Hill to Downtown; listings of accommodations, cafes,
restaurants, and bars; sections on the performing arts, gay nightlife,
festivals, sports, and activities for kids, plus shops and galleries and
more.
Order
now...
 Lonely
Planet Seattle
September 1998, Paperback, 222 pages, (guidebook)
Washington's largest city is made
accessible to travelers with such outdoor activities as skiing, kayaking, and
hiking, as well as full restaurant and nightlife recommendations.
Order
now...
 The Pocket Guide
to Seattle and Surrounding Areas
by Duse McLean
June 1998, Paperback, 6th edition, (non-fiction)
Combines current information with historical events.
Extensive index, maps and line drawings. Great glossary of local terms.
Order now...
 Nature
Walks in & Around Seattle: All-Season Exploring in Parks,
Forests, and Wetlands
by Cathy M. McDonald, Stephen Whitney (Contributor), James Hendrickson
(Photographer)
February 1998, Paperback,
208 pages, (guidebook)
Order
now...
 Moon
Handbooks: Washington
by Don Pitcher
June 2002, 7th edition, Paperback,
1000 pages, (guidebook).
In-depth
coverage of the history, landscape, and changes in a state that has come of
age. Ranges from Olympic Peninsula's lush rainforests and long sandy
beaches, to glacier-clad Cascade summits, friendly eastern towns and
wineries, the tranquil Puget Sound, Seattle, and the San Juan Islands.
Order now...
 Touring
Seattle by Bicycle
by Peter Powers
December 1991, Paperback,
95 pages, (guidebook).
Order
now...
We appreciate your orders. They help
keep Go Northwest! online.
Northwest Books
from . . .
|
