Leschi, Seattle

Name: Leschi
Address: Seattle, United States

#478 among attractions in Seattle

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Leschi is a neighborhood located within the city of Seattle, Washington, USA. Located on the western shore of Lake Washington, the residential neighborhood was named by its 19th-century developer for Chief Leschi of the Nisqually tribe, who was executed by territorial authorities in 1858 in Pierce County, Washington. ()

Coordinates: 47°36'2"N, 122°17'31"W

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Central Seattle (Leschi)Seattle United States

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Leschi – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Queer Bar, Dr. Jose Rizal Park, Jose Rizal Bridge, Leschi Park.

1.6 miNW
Nightlife, Dancing
Queer Bar, Seattle
40 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,...
1.4 miSW
Park, Playground
Dr. Jose Rizal Park, Seattle
35 min walk • Dr. Jose Rizal Park is a 9.6 acre park on the west slope of Beacon Hill in Seattle, Washington. The land, condemned by the city in 1917 for engineering purposes, was acquired by the Parks Department in 1971, and the park was dedicated eight years later.
1.2 miW
Bridge
Jose Rizal Bridge, Seattle
32 min walk • The Jose Rizal Bridge carries 12th Avenue South over South Dearborn Street and Interstate 90 in Seattle, connecting the International District to Beacon Hill. Built in 1911, and originally called the 12th Avenue South Bridge or the Dearborn Street Bridge, it was one of the first permanent steel bridges in Seattle.
~960 ftE
Park
Leschi Park, Seattle
5 min walk • Leschi Park is an 18.5 acres park in the Leschi neighborhood of Seattle, Washington, named after Chief Leschi of the Nisqually tribe.
1.3 miSE
Bridge
Lacey V. Murrow Memorial Bridge, Seattle
33 min walk • The Lacey V. Murrow Memorial Bridge is a floating bridge in the Seattle metropolitan area of the U.S. state of Washington. It is one of the Interstate 90 floating bridges that carries the eastbound lanes of Interstate 90 across Lake Washington from Seattle to Mercer Island.
1.3 miNW
B. Marcus Priteca, Sacred and religious sites, Synagogue
Temple De Hirsch Sinai, Seattle
34 min walk • Temple De Hirsch Sinai is a Reform Jewish congregation with campuses in Seattle and nearby Bellevue, Washington, USA. It was formed as a 1971 merger between the earlier Temple De Hirsch and Temple Sinai and is the largest Reform congregation in the Pacific Northwest.
1 miSW
47°35'37"N • 122°18'40"W
The Seattle Bouldering Project, Seattle
26 min walk • Climbing
0.8 miW
B. Marcus Priteca, Performing arts, Synagogue
Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center, Seattle
22 min walk • Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute is a cultural, community, and artistic center in the Central District of Seattle, Washington, USA. It was founded in 1969 and named after the writer and leader of the Harlem Renaissance, Langston Hughes.
0.7 miNE
Park, Beach
Madrona Park, Seattle
20 min walk • Madrona Park is an 31.2 acres park located in the Madrona neighborhood of Seattle, Washington, bisected by Lake Washington Boulevard.
1.3 miNW
Universities and schools
Seattle University, Seattle
34 min walk • 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.
1.3 miSE
Bridge
Homer M. Hadley Memorial Bridge, Seattle
32 min walk • The Third Lake Washington Bridge, officially the Homer M. Hadley Memorial Bridge, is a floating bridge in the Seattle metropolitan area of the U.S. state of Washington.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Leschi?

Nearby attractions include Frink Park, Seattle (4 min walk), Leschi Park, Seattle (5 min walk), Nora's Woods, Seattle (15 min walk), Madrona, Seattle (16 min walk).

How to get to Leschi by public transport?

The nearest stations to Leschi:

Bus

E Yesler Way & 32nd Ave S • Lines: 27 (2 min walk)
Lake Dell Ave & 32nd Ave • Lines: 27 (4 min walk)

Tram

14th & Washington • Lines: First Hill Streetcar (27 min walk)
12th & Jackson • Lines: First Hill Streetcar (29 min walk)