Metropolitan Tract, Seattle

Name: Metropolitan Tract
Address: Seattle, United States

#132 among attractions in Seattle

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Facts and practical information

The Metropolitan Tract is an area of land in downtown Seattle owned by the University of Washington. Originally covering 10 acres, the 1962 purchase of land for a garage for the Olympic Hotel expanded the plot to 11 acres. The Metropolitan Tract is primarily located in a rectangle formed by Seneca St, Third Ave, Union St, and Sixth Ave. ()

Coordinates: 47°36'30"N, 122°20'4"W

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Downtown Seattle (Seattle Central Business District)Seattle United States

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Metropolitan Tract – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Seattle Art Museum, Pacific Place, Westlake Center, Pike Place Chowder.

~1160 ftW
Spacious home for modern and historic work
Seattle Art Museum, Seattle
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of downtown Seattle, the Seattle Art Museum, colloquially known as SAM, stands as a beacon of cultural sophistication and artistic exploration. This esteemed museum, which opened its doors to the public in 1933, has since become a pivotal...
~1650 ftN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Pacific Place, Seattle
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of downtown Seattle, Pacific Place stands as a premier shopping destination for both locals and tourists alike. This multi-level retail center offers a blend of high-end boutiques, well-known department stores, and a variety of dining options, all...
~1460 ftNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Westlake Center, Seattle
8 min walk • Westlake Center, nestled in the heart of downtown Seattle, stands as a modern beacon for shoppers and urban explorers alike. This multi-level shopping center, with its glass-encased facade, offers a diverse array of retail stores, dining options, and entertainment...
~1720 ftW
Fish market, Shopping
Pike Place Chowder, Seattle
9 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Seattle's historic Pike Place Market is Pike Place Chowder, a culinary gem that has become a must-visit destination for seafood aficionados. This renowned eatery has carved out a niche for itself by serving up some of the best chowders in the...
~1000 ftNE
Park
Freeway Park, Seattle
5 min walk • Nestled amongst the bustling streets of downtown Seattle, Freeway Park emerges as an urban oasis that masterfully integrates the natural landscape with the city's infrastructural elements. This innovative park, established in 1976, spans over 5 acres and is renowned...
~1150 ftNW
Park, Light rail
Westlake Park, Seattle
6 min walk • Nestled amidst the bustling urban landscape of Seattle, Westlake Park serves as a verdant oasis in the heart of the city's downtown area. This compact, yet inviting public space is a central hub of social interaction and urban life, providing a welcoming retreat for...
~650 ftW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Benaroya Hall, Seattle
4 min walk • Benaroya Hall is the home of the Seattle Symphony in Downtown Seattle, Washington, United States. It features two auditoria, the S.
~1090 ftNE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
ACT Theatre, Seattle
6 min walk • ACT Theatre is a regional, non-profit theatre organization in Seattle, in the US state of Washington. Gregory A. Falls founded ACT in 1965 and served as its first Artistic director; at the time ACT was founded he was also head of the Drama Department at the University of Washington.
~310 ftN
Theater, Concerts and shows
5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle
2 min walk • The 5th Avenue Theatre is a landmark theatre building located in Seattle, Washington. It has hosted a variety of theatre productions and motion pictures since it opened in 1926.
~870 ftSE
Monuments and statues
Three Piece Sculpture: Vertebrae, Seattle
5 min walk • Three Piece Sculpture: Vertebrae, also known as Dallas Piece or Vertebrae, is an abstract bronze sculpture by Henry Moore. It was cast in 1978–79, specifically for a site outside I.M. Pei's Dallas City Hall, and is the largest version of a sculpture that Moore created in 1968.
~710 ftSE
Striking, modern information repository
Seattle Central Library, Seattle
4 min walk • The Seattle Central Library is the flagship library of the Seattle Public Library system. The 11-story glass and steel building in downtown Seattle, Washington was opened to the public on May 23, 2004.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Metropolitan Tract?

Nearby attractions include 5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle (2 min walk), Rainier Square Tower, Seattle (2 min walk), Plymouth Church Seattle, Seattle (2 min walk), Downtown Seattle, Seattle (2 min walk).

How to get to Metropolitan Tract by public transport?

The nearest stations to Metropolitan Tract:

Bus

5th Ave & Seneca St • Lines: 311, 545 (2 min walk)
4th Ave & Seneca St • Lines: 402, 405, 410, 412, 413, 415, 416, 417, 421, 422, 424, 425, 435, 510, 550, 554, 594 (2 min walk)

Light rail

University Street • Lines: 1 (3 min walk)
Westlake • Lines: 1 (7 min walk)

Trolleybus

3rd Ave & Seneca St • Lines: 1, 13, 3, 4, 49 (4 min walk)
3rd Ave & Virginia St • Lines: 1, 13, 2, 3, 4 (12 min walk)

Train

Westlake Center (8 min walk)
Seattle King Street (20 min walk)

Tram

Pacific Place • Lines: South Lake Union Streetcar (9 min walk)
Westlake & 7th • Lines: South Lake Union Streetcar (13 min walk)

Ferry

Seattle Waterfront • Lines: Seattle-Blake Island (10 min walk)
Seattle • Lines: Seattle-Bremerton, Seattle-Winslow (13 min walk)