Portage Bay, Seattle

Name: Portage Bay
Address: Seattle, United States

#349 among attractions in Seattle

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Portage Bay is a body of water, often thought of as the eastern arm of Lake Union, that forms a part of the Lake Washington Ship Canal in Seattle, Washington. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 47°38'52"N, 122°18'52"W

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Portage Bay – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Broken Obelisk, Husky Stadium, Henry Art Gallery, Hec Edmundson Pavilion.

0.6 miNE
Monuments and statues
Broken Obelisk, Seattle
17 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,...
0.6 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Husky Stadium, Seattle
15 min walk • Husky Stadium, nestled in the heart of Seattle, United States, stands as an iconic sport venue known for its breathtaking views and electric atmosphere. Erected in 1920, this open-air stadium is primarily the home field for the University of Washington Huskies football...
0.6 miN
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Henry Art Gallery, Seattle
16 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.
0.7 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Hec Edmundson Pavilion, Seattle
17 min walk • Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion is an indoor arena on the campus of the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington.
~1700 ftN
Park
Fritz Hedges Waterway Park, Seattle
9 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.
0.5 miNE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Park
Sylvan Grove Theater and Columns, Seattle
14 min walk • The Sylvan Grove Theater and Columns, also known as the Sylvan Grove Theater or simply the Sylvan Theater, is a sylvan theater located on the University of Washington campus in Seattle, Washington.
0.6 miN
Square
Red Square, Seattle
16 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.
0.5 miE
Bridge
Montlake Bridge, Seattle
12 min walk • The Montlake Bridge is a double-leaf bascule bridge that carries State Route 513 over Seattle's Montlake Cut—part of the Lake Washington Ship Canal—connecting Montlake and the University District. It is the easternmost bridge spanning the canal. The bridge is 344 ft long, and was designed by Carl F.
0.5 miNW
Bridge
University Bridge, Seattle
12 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 miW
Park, View point
Fairview Park, Seattle
13 min walk • Fairview Park is a 0.8-acre park located in Seattle, Washington, on the eastern shoreline of Lake Union along Fairview Avenue E. between E. Hamlin and Allison Streets. It includes a P-Patch and a boat launch.
0.6 miNW
Park
North Passage Point Park, Seattle
15 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Portage Bay?

Nearby attractions include West Montlake Park, Seattle (8 min walk), Fritz Hedges Waterway Park, Seattle (9 min walk), Roanoke Park, Seattle (10 min walk), Benson Hall, Seattle (10 min walk).

How to get to Portage Bay by public transport?

The nearest stations to Portage Bay:

Bus

NE Pacific St & 15th Ave NE • Lines: 167, 255, 271, 277, 48, 542, 556, 65, 73 (9 min walk)
NE Pacific St & University Way NE • Lines: 20, 73, 79 (11 min walk)

Light rail

University of Washington • Lines: 1 (14 min walk)
U District • Lines: 1 (23 min walk)

Trolleybus

15th Ave NE & NE 42nd St • Lines: 43, 44, 49, 70 (20 min walk)