St. James Cathedral, Seattle

Name: St. James Cathedral
Address: 804 9th Ave, Seattle, 98104-1265, United States
Telephone: +1 206-622-3559

#56 among attractions in Seattle

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Facts and practical information

St. James Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral located at 804 Ninth Avenue in the First Hill neighborhood of Seattle, Washington, United States. It is the mother church of the Archdiocese of Seattle and the seat of its archbishop, currently Paul D. Etienne. The cathedral is named for St. James the Greater, patron saint of the archdiocese, and is the third church in the territory presently known as the Archdiocese of Seattle to bear the name. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1907 (117 years ago)Architectural style: Renaissance revivalSpire height: 167 ftCoordinates: 47°36'28"N, 122°19'34"W

Address

804 9th AveDowntown Seattle (First Hill)Seattle 98104-1265 United States

Contact

+1 206-622-3559

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Day trips

St. James Cathedral – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Seattle Eagle, Collins Pub, Freeway Park, Frye Art Museum.

0.5 miN
Nightlife, Dancing
Seattle Eagle, Seattle
12 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Seattle's vibrant Capitol Hill neighborhood, the Seattle Eagle is an iconic bar that has become a cornerstone of the city's LGBTQ+ community. Known for its leather and denim dress code, this establishment is a herald of the classic gay bar...
0.5 miSW
Nightlife
Collins Pub, Seattle
13 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Seattle's historic Pioneer Square, Collins Pub serves as a beacon for both craft beer aficionados and those in pursuit of a vibrant social scene. This establishment, housed in a character-rich building that echoes Seattle's storied past, offers...
~1470 ftNW
Park
Freeway Park, Seattle
8 min walk • Nestled amongst the bustling streets of downtown Seattle, Freeway Park emerges as an urban oasis that masterfully integrates the natural landscape with the city's infrastructural elements. This innovative park, established in 1976, spans over 5 acres and is renowned...
~520 ftE
Museum, Art museum
Frye Art Museum, Seattle
3 min walk • The Frye Art Museum is an art museum located in the First Hill neighborhood of Seattle, Washington, USA. The museum emphasizes painting and sculpture from the nineteenth century to the present.
~1880 ftNW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
ACT Theatre, Seattle
10 min walk • ACT Theatre is a regional, non-profit theatre organization in Seattle, in the US state of Washington. Gregory A. Falls founded ACT in 1965 and served as its first Artistic director; at the time ACT was founded he was also head of the Drama Department at the University of Washington.
0.5 miNW
Theater, B. Marcus Priteca, Concerts and shows
Paramount Theatre, Seattle
12 min walk • The Paramount Theatre is a 2,807-seat performing arts venue located at 9th Avenue and Pine Street in Seattle, Washington, United States. The theater originally opened on March 1, 1928 as the Seattle Theatre, with 3,000 seats.
0.4 miW
Theater, Concerts and shows
5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle
10 min walk • The 5th Avenue Theatre is a landmark theatre building located in Seattle, Washington. It has hosted a variety of theatre productions and motion pictures since it opened in 1926.
0.5 miS
Concerts and shows, Theater
Nippon Kan Theatre, Seattle
12 min walk • The Nippon Kan Theatre is a former Japanese theater in Seattle, Washington, United States. It is located in the Kobe Park Building at 628 S. Washington Street, in the former Japantown section of Seattle's International District.
~1810 ftW
Monuments and statues
Three Piece Sculpture: Vertebrae, Seattle
9 min walk • Three Piece Sculpture: Vertebrae, also known as Dallas Piece or Vertebrae, is an abstract bronze sculpture by Henry Moore. It was cast in 1978–79, specifically for a site outside I.M. Pei's Dallas City Hall, and is the largest version of a sculpture that Moore created in 1968.
~1700 ftSW
City hall
Seattle City Hall, Seattle
9 min walk • Seattle City Hall is the home of the offices of the mayor and city council of Seattle, Washington, located between 4th Avenue and 5th Avenue in the downtown area of the city. Most city departments have their offices in the nearby Seattle Municipal Tower.
0.4 miNW
Convention center, Event space
Washington State Convention Center, Seattle
11 min walk • The Washington State Convention Center is a convention center in Seattle, Washington, United States. It consists of several exhibition halls and meeting rooms in buildings along Pike Street in Downtown Seattle.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is St. James Cathedral open?

St. James Cathedral is open:

Monday 7:30 am - 6 pm
Tuesday 7:30 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 7:30 am - 6 pm
Thursday 7:30 am - 6 pm
Friday 7:30 am - 7:30 pm
Saturday 7:30 am - 7 pm
Sunday 7:30 am - 7 pm

Which popular attractions are close to St. James Cathedral?

Nearby attractions include Frye Art Museum, Seattle (3 min walk), Trinity Parish Church, Seattle (5 min walk), Madison Centre, Seattle (5 min walk), Town Hall Seattle, Seattle (6 min walk).

How to get to St. James Cathedral by public transport?

The nearest stations to St. James Cathedral:

Bus

9th Ave & Marion St • Lines: 60 (1 min walk)
Boren Ave & Columbia St • Lines: 630 (3 min walk)

Tram

Broadway & Marion • Lines: First Hill Streetcar (8 min walk)
Yesler & Broadway • Lines: First Hill Streetcar (13 min walk)

Trolleybus

3rd Ave & Columbia St • Lines: 1, 13, 3, 4, 49 (11 min walk)
Prefontaine Pl S & Yesler Way • Lines: 1, 13, 49 (12 min walk)

Light rail

Pioneer Square • Lines: 1 (11 min walk)
University Street • Lines: 1 (12 min walk)

Train

Westlake Center (16 min walk)
Seattle King Street (19 min walk)

Ferry

Seattle Waterfront • Lines: Seattle-Blake Island (19 min walk)
Seattle • Lines: Seattle-Bremerton, Seattle-Winslow (20 min walk)