Yesler Way, Seattle

Name: Yesler Way
Address: Seattle, United States

#327 among attractions in Seattle

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Facts and practical information

Yesler Way is an east–west street in Seattle named for Henry Yesler. East–west streets in Seattle south of Yesler Way are prefixed "South"; avenues are suffixed with "South" as they cross Yesler Way. The street originates at Alaskan Way on the downtown Seattle waterfront and runs east through Yesler Terrace, the Central District, and Leschi to just east of 32nd Avenue, where the arterial route switches to Lake Dell Avenue. A short residential segment of East Yesler Way, which it turns into east of Broadway, exists to the west of Lake Washington Boulevard. ()

Length: 2.2 miCoordinates: 47°36'6"N, 122°19'55"W

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Downtown Seattle (Pioneer Square)Seattle United States

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Yesler Way – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Collins Pub, Smith Tower, Pioneer Square totem pole, Pioneer Square.

~150 ftN
Nightlife
Collins Pub, Seattle
1 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...
~110 ftN
Historic site with views and a vintage bar
Smith Tower, Seattle
1 min walk • The Smith Tower, a historic skyscraper gracing the Seattle skyline, stands as a testament to early 20th-century architectural ambition. Erected in 1914, this 38-story building was once the tallest structure west of the Mississippi River, reaching a height of 148 meters.
~520 ftW
Monuments and statues
Pioneer Square totem pole, Seattle
3 min walk • The Pioneer Square totem pole stands as a unique landmark in the heart of Seattle, United States, steeped in history and cultural significance. This totem pole, located in the city's Pioneer Square neighborhood, is a prominent feature and a nod to the rich indigenous...
~620 ftS
Historic walking areas, Square, Park
Pioneer Square, Seattle
3 min walk • Pioneer Square is a neighborhood in the southwest corner of Downtown Seattle, Washington, US. It was once the heart of the city: Seattle's founders settled there in 1852, following a brief six-month settlement at Alki Point on the far side of Elliott Bay.
0.5 miNW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Benaroya Hall, Seattle
13 min walk • Benaroya Hall is the home of the Seattle Symphony in Downtown Seattle, Washington, United States. It features two auditoria, the S.
~290 ftE
Monuments and statues
Prefontaine Fountain, Seattle
2 min walk • Prefontaine Fountain is a fountain by Carl Frelinghuysen Gould, installed at Prefontaine Place, a small park in the Pioneer Square district of Seattle, Washington, near the intersection of 3rd Avenue and Yesler Way.
0.5 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows
5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle
14 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.
~1740 ftE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Nippon Kan Theatre, Seattle
9 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.
~500 ftSW
Park
Occidental Park, Seattle
3 min walk • Occidental Park, also referred to as Occidental Square and Occidental Mall, is a 0.6 acre public park located in the Pioneer Square district of Seattle, Washington.
~940 ftNE
City hall
Seattle City Hall, Seattle
5 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.
~480 ftW
Victorian architecture
Pioneer Square pergola, Seattle
3 min walk • The Pioneer Square Pergola is a cast iron and glass pergola in Pioneer Square, a park in Downtown Seattle, Washington, United States. It was built in 1909 to shelter passengers waiting for cable cars on the James Street and Yesler Way lines.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Yesler Way?

Nearby attractions include Smith Tower, Seattle (1 min walk), Prefontaine Fountain, Seattle (2 min walk), Pioneer Building, Seattle (2 min walk), Pioneer Square pergola, Seattle (3 min walk).

How to get to Yesler Way by public transport?

The nearest stations to Yesler Way:

Bus

2nd Ave Ext S & Yesler Way • Lines: 402, 405, 410, 415, 417, 422, 424, 550, 554, 594 (1 min walk)
Yesler Way & 2nd Avenue South • Lines: 412, 413, 416, 421, 425, 435 (1 min walk)

Light rail

Pioneer Square • Lines: 1 (2 min walk)
International District/Chinatown • Lines: 1 (8 min walk)

Trolleybus

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

Tram

Occidental Mall • Lines: First Hill Streetcar (5 min walk)
5th & Jackson • Lines: First Hill Streetcar (8 min walk)

Train

Seattle King Street (8 min walk)
Westlake Center (20 min walk)

Ferry

West Seattle, Vashon Island Water Taxi • Lines: 339, West Seattle-Seattle (9 min walk)
Seattle • Lines: Seattle-Bremerton, Seattle-Winslow (10 min walk)