Union Square, Seattle

Name: Union Square
Address: Seattle, United States

#163 among attractions in Seattle

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Union Square is a skyscraper complex at Sixth Avenue between Union and University Streets in Downtown Seattle, Washington, adjacent to Freeway Park. It consists of two skyscrapers built in the 1980s and primarily used for office space. The entire complex features a 1,100-stall parking garage, a courtyard, a retail plaza spanning three stories and an underground pedestrian concourse that connects with the Fifth Avenue Theater and Rainier Square. Both structures were awarded LEED certification in 2009 and eventually received LEED Platinum certification 6 years later as a result of reduced annual energy consumption by 40 percent through recent renovations. The entire complex is currently managed by Washington Holdings, a real estate firm also known as Union Square LLC which is based in Seattle. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1989 (35 years ago)Coordinates: 47°36'36"N, 122°19'59"W

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Downtown Seattle (Seattle Central Business District)Seattle United States

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Union Square – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pacific Place, Westlake Center, Freeway Park, Westlake Park.

~1200 ftNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Pacific Place, Seattle
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of downtown Seattle, Pacific Place stands as a premier shopping destination for both locals and tourists alike. This multi-level retail center offers a blend of high-end boutiques, well-known department stores, and a variety of dining options, all...
~1250 ftNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Westlake Center, Seattle
7 min walk • Westlake Center, nestled in the heart of downtown Seattle, stands as a modern beacon for shoppers and urban explorers alike. This multi-level shopping center, with its glass-encased facade, offers a diverse array of retail stores, dining options, and entertainment...
~490 ftE
Park
Freeway Park, Seattle
3 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...
~1060 ftW
Park, Light rail
Westlake Park, Seattle
6 min walk • Nestled amidst the bustling urban landscape of Seattle, Westlake Park serves as a verdant oasis in the heart of the city's downtown area. This compact, yet inviting public space is a central hub of social interaction and urban life, providing a welcoming retreat for...
~1180 ftSW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Benaroya Hall, Seattle
6 min walk • Benaroya Hall is the home of the Seattle Symphony in Downtown Seattle, Washington, United States. It features two auditoria, the S.
~440 ftNE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
ACT Theatre, Seattle
3 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.
~1330 ftN
Theater, B. Marcus Priteca, Concerts and shows
Paramount Theatre, Seattle
7 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.
~350 ftSW
Theater, Concerts and shows
5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle
2 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.
~1350 ftS
Monuments and statues
Three Piece Sculpture: Vertebrae, Seattle
7 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.
~700 ftN
Convention center, Event space
Washington State Convention Center, Seattle
4 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.
~1170 ftS
Striking, modern information repository
Seattle Central Library, Seattle
6 min walk • The Seattle Central Library is the flagship library of the Seattle Public Library system. The 11-story glass and steel building in downtown Seattle, Washington was opened to the public on May 23, 2004.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Union Square?

Nearby attractions include Washington Athletic Club, Seattle (2 min walk), 5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle (2 min walk), Eagles Auditorium Building, Seattle (2 min walk), Plymouth Church Seattle, Seattle (3 min walk).

How to get to Union Square by public transport?

The nearest stations to Union Square:

Bus

6th Ave & Union St • Lines: 311 (1 min walk)
Union St & 5th Ave • Lines: 101, 102, 150, 550 (2 min walk)

Light rail

Westlake • Lines: 1 (6 min walk)
University Street • Lines: 1 (6 min walk)

Train

Westlake Center (6 min walk)
Seattle King Street (22 min walk)

Trolleybus

3rd Ave & Seneca St • Lines: 1, 13, 3, 4, 49 (7 min walk)
3rd Ave & Virginia St • Lines: 1, 13, 2, 3, 4 (12 min walk)

Tram

Pacific Place • Lines: South Lake Union Streetcar (8 min walk)
Broadway & Marion • Lines: First Hill Streetcar (15 min walk)

Ferry

Seattle Waterfront • Lines: Seattle-Blake Island (13 min walk)
Seattle • Lines: Seattle-Bremerton, Seattle-Winslow (17 min walk)