Seattle University, Seattle

Name: Seattle University
Address: 901 12th Ave, Seattle, 98122-4411, United States
Telephone: +1 206-296-6000

#244 among attractions in Seattle

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Seattle University is a private Jesuit university in Seattle, Washington. SU is the largest independent university in the Northwestern United States, with over 7,500 students enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs within eight schools. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1891 (133 years ago)Coordinates: 47°36'31"N, 122°19'1"W

Address

901 12th AveDowntown Seattle (First Hill)Seattle 98122-4411 United States

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+1 206-296-6000

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Seattle University – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: R Place, Seattle Eagle, Queer Bar, Freeway Park.

0.5 miNW
Nightlife, Dancing
R Place, Seattle
14 min walk • R Place is a multilevel gay bar and nightclub that has become an integral part of Seattle's LGBTQ+ community. Located in the bustling Capitol Hill neighborhood, R Place offers a unique blend of entertainment, from lively dance floors to intimate lounges.
0.6 miNW
Nightlife, Dancing
Seattle Eagle, Seattle
16 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...
0.4 miN
Nightlife, Dancing
Queer Bar, Seattle
11 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Seattle's vibrant Capitol Hill neighborhood, Queer Bar stands as a beacon of inclusivity and celebration within the city's LGBTQ+ community. This bustling nightlife hotspot is more than just a bar; it's a space where diversity is embraced,...
0.7 miW
Park
Freeway Park, Seattle
17 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...
0.7 miN
Fountain
Waterworks, Seattle
17 min walk • Waterworks is an outdoor fountain and sculpture by Douglas Hollis, installed in Seattle's Cal Anderson Park, in the U.S. state of Washington.
0.4 miW
Church, Sacred and religious sites
St. James Cathedral, Seattle
11 min walk • 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.
~1790 ftW
Museum, Art museum
Frye Art Museum, Seattle
9 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.
0.7 miW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
ACT Theatre, Seattle
19 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.
0.7 miNW
Theater, B. Marcus Priteca, Concerts and shows
Paramount Theatre, Seattle
19 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.
0.6 miSW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Nippon Kan Theatre, Seattle
17 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.
0.6 miN
Park, Playground, Baseball field
Cal Anderson Park, Seattle
15 min walk • Cal Anderson Park is a public park on Seattle, Washington's Capitol Hill that includes Lincoln Reservoir and Bobby Morris Playfield.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Seattle University?

Nearby attractions include First Hill, Seattle (5 min walk), Museum of Museums, Seattle (6 min walk), Frye Art Museum, Seattle (9 min walk), Squire Park, Seattle (11 min walk).

How to get to Seattle University by public transport?

The nearest stations to Seattle University:

Tram

Broadway & Marion • Lines: First Hill Streetcar (6 min walk)

Bus

Broadway & Terrace St • Lines: 9 (8 min walk)
Madison St & Summit Ave • Lines: 60 (8 min walk)

Light rail

Capitol Hill • Lines: 1 (19 min walk)
Pioneer Square • Lines: 1 (20 min walk)

Trolleybus

Prefontaine Pl S & Yesler Way • Lines: 1, 13, 49 (20 min walk)
3rd Ave & Columbia St • Lines: 1, 13, 3, 4, 49 (21 min walk)

Train

Seattle King Street (25 min walk)
Westlake Center (25 min walk)

Ferry

Seattle • Lines: Seattle-Bremerton, Seattle-Winslow (30 min walk)
Seattle Waterfront • Lines: Seattle-Blake Island (29 min walk)