Prefontaine Fountain, Seattle

Name: Prefontaine Fountain
Address: Seattle, United States

#70 among attractions in Seattle

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Facts and practical information

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. ()

Coordinates: 47°36'7"N, 122°19'51"W

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Downtown Seattle (Pioneer Square)Seattle United States

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Prefontaine Fountain – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~310 ftW
Nightlife
Collins Pub, Seattle
2 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...
~290 ftW
Historic site with views and a vintage bar
Smith Tower, Seattle
2 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.
~790 ftW
Monuments and statues
Pioneer Square totem pole, Seattle
4 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...
~740 ftS
Historic walking areas, Square, Park
Pioneer Square, Seattle
4 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.
~1470 ftE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Nippon Kan Theatre, Seattle
8 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.
~730 ftSW
Park
Occidental Park, Seattle
4 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.
~770 ftN
City hall
Seattle City Hall, Seattle
4 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.
~760 ftW
Victorian architecture
Pioneer Square pergola, Seattle
4 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.
~670 ftSW
Park
Waterfall Garden, Seattle
4 min walk • Waterfall Garden Park, also called UPS Park and UPS Waterfall Park, is a private 60-by-80-foot pocket park in Seattle, Washington, created in 1978 at the original United Parcel Service building in Pioneer Square. It is open to the public during the day and closed at night.
~550 ftW
Antiques, Shopping centre, Shopping
Pioneer Building, Seattle
3 min walk • The Pioneer Building is a Richardsonian Romanesque stone, red brick, terra cotta, and cast iron building located on the northeast corner of First Avenue and James Street, in Seattle's Pioneer Square District.
~800 ftW
Reportedly haunted
Seattle Underground, Seattle
4 min walk • The Seattle Underground is a network of underground passageways and basements in the Pioneer Square neighborhood of Seattle, Washington, United States.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Prefontaine Fountain?

Nearby attractions include City Hall Park, Seattle (2 min walk), Smith Tower, Seattle (2 min walk), Yesler Way, Seattle (2 min walk), Platform Gallery, Seattle (2 min walk).

How to get to Prefontaine Fountain by public transport?

The nearest stations to Prefontaine Fountain:

Bus

Yesler Way & 2nd Avenue South • Lines: 412, 413, 416, 421, 425, 435 (1 min walk)
3rd Ave & James St • Lines: 124, 131, 132, 16, 17, 18, 19, 2, 24, 27, 28, 3, 33, 37, 40, 5, 62 (2 min walk)

Trolleybus

Prefontaine Pl S & Yesler Way • Lines: 1, 13, 49 (2 min walk)
3rd Ave & Columbia St • Lines: 1, 13, 3, 4, 49 (5 min walk)

Light rail

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

Tram

Occidental Mall • Lines: First Hill Streetcar (6 min walk)
5th & Jackson • Lines: First Hill Streetcar (7 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 (11 min walk)
Seattle • Lines: Seattle-Bremerton, Seattle-Winslow (11 min walk)