South Lake Union, Seattle

Name: South Lake Union
Address: Seattle, United States

#412 among attractions in Seattle

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Facts and practical information

South Lake Union is a neighborhood in Seattle, Washington, so named because it is at the southern tip of Lake Union. ()

Coordinates: 47°37'28"N, 122°19'54"W

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Cascade (South Lake Union)Seattle United States

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South Lake Union – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: R Place, Seattle Eagle, Lake Union Park, Capitol Hill.

0.7 miSE
Nightlife, Dancing
R Place, Seattle
20 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.
0.7 miS
Nightlife, Dancing
Seattle Eagle, Seattle
19 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...
~1680 ftW
Park, Lake
Lake Union Park, Seattle
9 min walk • Nestled at the heart of Seattle, Lake Union Park is a lush urban oasis that offers a serene escape from the bustling city life. This 12-acre park, located at the southern end of Lake Union, is a beloved green space where residents and tourists alike can indulge in a...
0.6 miE
Gay village
Capitol Hill, Seattle
17 min walk • Capitol Hill is a densely populated residential district in Seattle, Washington, United States. One of the city's most popular nightlife and entertainment districts, it is home to a historic gay village and vibrant counterculture community.
~1720 ftNW
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Museum of History and Industry, Seattle
9 min walk • The Museum of History & Industry is a history museum in the South Lake Union neighborhood of Seattle, Washington, United States.
~1900 ftNW
Museum, Boat or ferry
Arthur Foss, Seattle
10 min walk • Arthur Foss, built in 1889 as Wallowa at Portland, Oregon, is likely the oldest wooden tugboat afloat in the world. Its 79-year commercial service life began with towing sailing ships over the Columbia River bar, and ended with hauling bundled log rafts on the Strait of Juan de Fuca in 1968.
0.8 miS
Theater, B. Marcus Priteca, Concerts and shows
Paramount Theatre, Seattle
20 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.
0.8 miSE
Nightlife, Restaurant
Linda's Tavern, Seattle
20 min walk • Linda's Tavern is a bar and restaurant in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle, Washington, United States.
0.5 miN
Bridge
Fairview Avenue North Bridge, Seattle
13 min walk • The Fairview Avenue North Bridge is a road bridge in the Eastlake neighborhood of Seattle, Washington, United States, crossing a shallow arm of Lake Union. The original timber-pile bridge was built in 1948 and expanded with a concrete span in 1963. Both bridges were replaced by a new span that opened in 2021.
0.4 miNE
Park
Lakeview Place, Seattle
11 min walk • Lakeview Place is a 185-square-foot park in Seattle, Washington. According to the city parks department as of 2013, it was the smallest park in Seattle.
0.4 miE
Library
Capitol Hill Branch Library, Seattle
12 min walk • The Capitol Hill Branch is a branch of the Seattle Public Library in the Capitol Hill, Seattle neighborhood of Seattle, Washington, US. The original library, located at Harvard Avenue and Republican Street, opened in 1954 and was named the Susan J. Henry Branch at the request of its benefactor.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to South Lake Union?

Nearby attractions include Saint Spiridon Orthodox Cathedral, Seattle (5 min walk), Center for Wooden Boats, Seattle (7 min walk), Immanuel Lutheran Church, Seattle (7 min walk), MV Westward, Seattle (8 min walk).

How to get to South Lake Union by public transport?

The nearest stations to South Lake Union:

Bus

Valley St & Fairview Ave N • Lines: C (4 min walk)
Fairview Ave N & Thomas St • Lines: 577, 578 (8 min walk)

Tram

Fairview & Campus Drive • Lines: South Lake Union Streetcar (6 min walk)
Lake Union Park • Lines: South Lake Union Streetcar (7 min walk)

Light rail

Capitol Hill • Lines: 1 (17 min walk)
Westlake • Lines: 1 (24 min walk)

Train

Seattle Center (23 min walk)
Westlake Center (23 min walk)

Trolleybus

3rd Ave & Virginia St • Lines: 1, 13, 2, 3, 4 (24 min walk)

Ferry

Seattle • Lines: Seattle-Victoria (33 min walk)