Westlake, Seattle

Name: Westlake
Address: Seattle, United States

#503 among attractions in Seattle

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Westlake is a neighborhood in the city of Seattle, in the U.S. state of Washington, named after its location on the western shore of Lake Union. It is a relatively narrow neighborhood, there being only a few blocks between the shoreline and its western limit at Aurora Avenue N. beyond which is Queen Anne. To the south beyond Aloha Street is South Lake Union, and to the north across the Fremont Cut is Fremont. Its main thoroughfares are Dexter and Westlake Avenues N.. ()

Coordinates: 47°37'57"N, 122°20'31"W

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Westlake – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Seattle Center, Museum of Pop Culture, Lake Union, Lake Union Park.

0.8 miSW
Park
Seattle Center, Seattle
21 min walk • Seattle Center is a vibrant cultural hub located in the heart of Seattle, Washington. This 74-acre park-like campus is home to some of the city's most prominent landmarks, including the iconic Space Needle and the Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP).
0.8 miS
Experience Music Project
Museum of Pop Culture, Seattle
21 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Seattle, the Museum of Pop Culture, or MoPOP, presents a dynamic fusion of music, sci-fi, and pop culture in a singularly designed architectural marvel. Founded by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen in 2000, the museum is a nonprofit organization...
0.6 miNE
Scenic waters for recreational boating
Lake Union, Seattle
16 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Seattle, Lake Union stands as a shimmering centerpiece, a hub of maritime activity and urban life. This freshwater lake is flanked by bustling neighborhoods, offering a unique blend of natural beauty and city convenience.
0.5 miSE
Park, Lake
Lake Union Park, Seattle
12 min walk • Nestled at the heart of Seattle, Lake Union Park is a lush urban oasis that offers a serene escape from the bustling city life. This 12-acre park, located at the southern end of Lake Union, is a beloved green space where residents and tourists alike can indulge in a...
0.8 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Memorial Stadium, Seattle
20 min walk • Memorial Stadium, nestled in the bustling heart of Seattle, United States, serves as a testament to the city's deep-seated love for sports and communal gatherings. This revered sports venue, though not as widely recognized as some of the city's other landmarks, plays a...
0.4 miSE
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Museum of History and Industry, Seattle
11 min walk • The Museum of History & Industry is a history museum in the South Lake Union neighborhood of Seattle, Washington, United States.
~1970 ftSE
Museum, Boat or ferry
Arthur Foss, Seattle
10 min walk • Arthur Foss, built in 1889 as Wallowa at Portland, Oregon, is likely the oldest wooden tugboat afloat in the world. Its 79-year commercial service life began with towing sailing ships over the Columbia River bar, and ended with hauling bundled log rafts on the Strait of Juan de Fuca in 1968.
0.7 miE
Bridge
Fairview Avenue North Bridge, Seattle
17 min walk • The Fairview Avenue North Bridge is a road bridge in the Eastlake neighborhood of Seattle, Washington, United States, crossing a shallow arm of Lake Union. The original timber-pile bridge was built in 1948 and expanded with a concrete span in 1963. Both bridges were replaced by a new span that opened in 2021.
0.8 miE
Park
Lakeview Place, Seattle
20 min walk • Lakeview Place is a 185-square-foot park in Seattle, Washington. According to the city parks department as of 2013, it was the smallest park in Seattle.
0.7 miSW
Nightlife, Music and shows, Music venue
McCaw Hall, Seattle
18 min walk • Marion Oliver McCaw Hall is a performing arts hall in Seattle, Washington, United States. Located on the grounds of Seattle Center and owned by the city of Seattle, McCaw Hall's two principal tenants are the Seattle Opera and Pacific Northwest Ballet.
~1970 ftSE
Museum, Ship
Duwamish, Seattle
10 min walk • Duwamish was one of the most powerful fireboats in the United States several times over her 75-year working life. She is the second oldest vessel designed to fight fires in the US, after Edward M. Cotter, in Buffalo, New York.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Westlake?

Nearby attractions include Arthur Foss, Seattle (10 min walk), Duwamish, Seattle (10 min walk), Northwest Seaport, Seattle (10 min walk), Virginia V, Seattle (10 min walk).

How to get to Westlake by public transport?

The nearest stations to Westlake:

Bus

Dexter Ave N & Galer St • Lines: 62 (1 min walk)
Westlake Ave N & Galer St • Lines: 40 (2 min walk)

Tram

Lake Union Park • Lines: South Lake Union Streetcar (14 min walk)
Fairview & Campus Drive • Lines: South Lake Union Streetcar (15 min walk)

Train

Seattle Center (22 min walk)

Light rail

Capitol Hill • Lines: 1 (35 min walk)