Seattle Northwest
Ballard/Broadview/Blue Ridge:
Scandinavian history is key element to the character and culture of Ballard. Long known as a fishing and factory town, it was pretty rough town for many years. A dead horse in the town’s drinking well caused residents to seek annexation to the city of Seattle and a new water supply. Read more
Fremont/Phinney Ridge:
Known as the “center of the universe” to locals, Fremont has long been a haven for artists and an artistic culture. Nowadays, the artist culture is blending with a technology culture as Fremont as attracted quite a few high-tech tenants like Adobe Inc. and a bevy of local game developers. Read more
Green Lake:
The Green Lake neighborhood is a destination spot for all sorts of active-minded Seattle-ites. People come from all parts of the city to walk, bike, skate, or run around Green Lake. Read more
GreenWood:
Greenwood and Phinney Ridge are neighboring communities and they share a single commercial district. Read more
Shoreline:
Like many other cities, Shoreline came into existence because early settlers and farmers worked hard to preserve the community in the 1880s. But Shoreline also was known for its merriment. Beginning in 1916, Echo Lake was a popular bathing beach, and during frosty winter weather, the lake was used for ice skating. Read more
Wallingford:
Wallingford is a cozy family neighborhood, with many older homes, tree-lined streets and a bustling commercial district. Read more
