UW Tower, Seattle

Name: UW Tower
Address: Seattle, United States
Telephone: +1 206-547-4417

#166 among attractions in Seattle

Square, Modernist architecture

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Facts and practical information

The UW Tower is a high-rise office building complex located in the University District of Seattle, Washington, United States. It was completed in 1975 and serves as the head offices of the University of Washington. The 22-story tower was designed by NBBJ. It reaches a height of 99 m, making it Seattle's tallest building outside the Downtown area. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 47°39'38"N, 122°18'53"W

Address

Northeast Seattle (University District)Seattle United States

Contact

+1 206-547-4417

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UW Tower – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Burke Museum, Broken Obelisk, Henry Art Gallery, Fritz Hedges Waterway Park.

~920 ftE
Museum with regional artifacts
Burke Museum, Seattle
5 min walk • The Burke Museum, nestled in the vibrant city of Seattle, United States, stands as a beacon of natural history and cultural heritage. This preeminent institution, located on the University of Washington campus, is a hub for enthusiasts eager to delve into the rich...
0.4 miSE
Monuments and statues
Broken Obelisk, Seattle
11 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,...
~1660 ftSE
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Henry Art Gallery, Seattle
9 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.
0.6 miS
Park
Fritz Hedges Waterway Park, Seattle
15 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.
0.4 miSE
Square
Red Square, Seattle
10 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.
0.6 miSW
Bridge
University Bridge, Seattle
15 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.
0.6 miN
Nightlife, Cinema, Comedy club
Jet City Improv, Seattle
15 min walk • Jet City Improv is a Short Form Improvisation troupe that performs in the Seattle, Washington area. The troupe was founded in 1992 and is operated by Wing-It Productions.
0.6 miSW
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.
~300 ftNE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Music venue
Neptune Theatre, Seattle
2 min walk • The Neptune Theatre, formerly known as U-Neptune Theatre, is a performing arts venue in the University District neighborhood of Seattle, Washington, United States.
~1640 ftN
Nightlife, Cinema
Grand Illusion Cinema, Seattle
8 min walk • The Grand Illusion Cinema is the longest running independent cinema in the city of Seattle, Washington, and has become a landmark of the film community.
0.6 miSE
Fountain
Drumheller Fountain, Seattle
15 min walk • Drumheller Fountain, also known as the Frosh Pond since the early 1900s, is an outdoor fountain on the University of Washington campus in Seattle, Washington, in the United States.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to UW Tower?

Nearby attractions include Neptune Theatre, Seattle (2 min walk), The Ave, Seattle (3 min walk), Burke Museum, Seattle (5 min walk), University Presbyterian Church, Seattle (6 min walk).

How to get to UW Tower by public transport?

The nearest stations to UW Tower:

Light rail

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

Bus

NE 43rd St & Brooklyn Ave NE • Lines: 20, 372 (2 min walk)
NE 45th St & Brooklyn Ave NE • Lines: 167, 31, 32, 48, 860, 871, 880 (2 min walk)

Trolleybus

15th Ave NE & NE 42nd St • Lines: 43, 44, 49, 70 (5 min walk)