Seattle's University District
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 The University District is one of Seattle's oldest communities, boasting
tree-lined boulevards and turn-of-the-century mansions. Both exist side-by-side
with high-tech development centers and the University of Washington.
The District caters to the needs of more than 50,000 students and staff, in
addition to a base population of 35,000.
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Farmers Market at Seattle's University District
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The University District Farmers Market is Seattle's oldest and largest
"farmers-only" neighborhood market. This Saturday market offers
a place for more than 50 Washington State farmers to sell their fresh produce
and quality products each week.
Seattle Farmers Market
Hours
Open Saturdays, from 9am to 2pm in May - December
Open Saturdays, from 10am to 2pm January - MarchLocated on the corner of University Way at NE 50th, in the
playground of the University Heights Center for the Community.
Directions to the University District Farmers Market
From I-5, take the 50th Street exit. Head east on NE 50th ½ mile to corner of NE
50th and University Way NE..
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Seattle's University District
Location
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Located three miles
from downtown Seattle, the "U District" stretches from Ravenna to Portage Bay
and from I-5 to Lake Washington.
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Seattle's University District
Attractions
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Home to the University of
Washington and many unique commercial districts. The "Ave", the Village, and
Roosevelt Way are just a few areas that provide residents and visitors with a
kaleidoscope of continental shopping and dining opportunities unparalleled
anywhere in Greater Seattle. Museums, public art, theaters, sporting events and
outdoor happenings abound.
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Seattle's University District
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Washington Park Arboretum
A 230-acre park on the opposite shore of Union Bay from the University of
Washington which manages the arboretum. 5,500 species of plants and gentle
pathways amid azaleas and rhododendrons, and the largest collection of Japanese
maples in the U.S.Entrance is at Madison Street and Lake Washington
Boulevard. Arboretum guides lead tours each Sunday at 1:00 p.m. from the Donald
Graham Visitors Center, 2300 Arboretum Drive.
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Seattle's University District
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 University
of Washington
Public research university having an enrollment of about 35,000 students
attending campuses in Seattle, Tacoma and Bothell. |
Hotels Seattle's University District
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Silver Cloud Inn
University Seattle Washington
5036 25th Ave NE
Seattle, WA
Seattle University Travelodge
4725 25th Ave NE
Seattle, WA 98105
Residence Inn Lake Union
800 Fairview Avenue North
Seattle, WA |
Directions to Seattle's University District
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From I5: Take exit 69 (the 45th/50th Street Exit) when traveling north or south
and head east.
From 520: Take The Montlake exit. |
