The Ave, Seattle

Name: The Ave
Address: Seattle, United States

#520 among attractions in Seattle

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University Way Northeast, colloquially The Ave, is a major street and commercial district in the University District of Seattle, Washington, located near the University of Washington campus. Once "a department store eight blocks long," The Ave has gradually turned into what now resembles an eight-block-long global food court. The story of The Ave reflects the dynamics of many urban neighborhoods and the social and economic problems of countless American cities, though it is also a crossroads of diverse subcultures. It is patronized by many of the nearly 96,900 students, faculty, and staff of the UW and by a population of homeless or transient individuals, most of whom are youth. ()

Length: 6336 ftCoordinates: 47°39'40"N, 122°18'47"W

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Northeast Seattle (University District)Seattle United States

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The Ave – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Burke Museum, Broken Obelisk, Henry Art Gallery, Fritz Hedges Waterway Park.

~520 ftE
Museum with regional artifacts
Burke Museum, Seattle
3 min walk • The Burke Museum, nestled in the vibrant city of Seattle, United States, stands as a beacon of natural history and cultural heritage. This preeminent institution, located on the University of Washington campus, is a hub for enthusiasts eager to delve into the rich...
0.4 miSE
Monuments and statues
Broken Obelisk, Seattle
10 min walk • In the heart of Seattle, Washington, stands the evocative sculpture known as the Broken Obelisk. This poignant work of art graces the grounds of the University of Washington, offering both a visual spectacle and a subject for contemplation to students, faculty,...
~1730 ftS
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Henry Art Gallery, Seattle
9 min walk • The Henry Art Gallery, located in the vibrant city of Seattle, United States, is a beacon of contemporary art and culture. Founded in 1927, the museum serves as a dynamic center for the visual arts in the Pacific Northwest.
0.6 miS
Park
Fritz Hedges Waterway Park, Seattle
16 min walk • Fritz Hedges Waterway Park, also known as Portage Bay Park, is a 3.5-acre park on the north shore of Portage Bay in the neighborhood of University District of Seattle, Washington. The park includes a beach, pier, and a canoe and kayak launch.
0.4 miS
Square
Red Square, Seattle
10 min walk • Red Square, officially Central Plaza, is a large open square on the Seattle campus of the University of Washington that serves as a hub for two of the University's major axes, connecting the campus's northern Liberal Arts Quadrangle with the science and engineering buildings found on the lower campus.
0.6 miSW
Bridge
University Bridge, Seattle
17 min walk • The University Bridge is a double-leaf bascule bridge in Seattle, Washington that carries Eastlake Avenue traffic over Portage Bay between Eastlake to the south and the University District to the north.
0.5 miN
Nightlife, Cinema, Comedy club
Jet City Improv, Seattle
14 min walk • Jet City Improv is a Short Form Improvisation troupe that performs in the Seattle, Washington area. The troupe was founded in 1992 and is operated by Wing-It Productions.
~470 ftSW
Square, Modernist architecture
UW Tower, Seattle
3 min walk • The UW Tower is a high-rise office building complex located in the University District of Seattle, Washington, United States. It was completed in 1975 and serves as the head offices of the University of Washington. The 22-story tower was designed by NBBJ.
0.6 miSW
Park
North Passage Point Park, Seattle
17 min walk • North Passage Point Park is a 0.8 acre park located in the Northlake neighborhood of Seattle, Washington, directly underneath the Ship Canal Bridge on the north side of the Lake Union/Portage Bay shoreline. It was dedicated in 1977.
~250 ftW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Music venue
Neptune Theatre, Seattle
2 min walk • The Neptune Theatre, formerly known as U-Neptune Theatre, is a performing arts venue in the University District neighborhood of Seattle, Washington, United States.
~1380 ftN
Nightlife, Cinema
Grand Illusion Cinema, Seattle
7 min walk • The Grand Illusion Cinema is the longest running independent cinema in the city of Seattle, Washington, and has become a landmark of the film community.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to The Ave?

Nearby attractions include Neptune Theatre, Seattle (2 min walk), UW Tower, Seattle (3 min walk), Burke Museum, Seattle (3 min walk), University Presbyterian Church, Seattle (4 min walk).

How to get to The Ave by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Ave:

Bus

NE 45th St & University Way NE • Lines: 167, 20, 31, 32, 372, 860, 871, 880 (1 min walk)
NE 45th St & Brooklyn Ave NE • Lines: 167, 31, 32, 48, 860, 871, 880 (2 min walk)

Light rail

U District • Lines: 1 (2 min walk)
University of Washington • Lines: 1 (23 min walk)

Trolleybus

15th Ave NE & NE 42nd St • Lines: 43, 44, 49, 70 (5 min walk)