SEATTLE-SOUTH West of I-5
Georgetown |
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Georgetown is home to a mix of artists, gardeners, bohemians, families, businesses, and industry and has a long history of community activism. Most homes in Georgetown – bungalows, Victorians, ramblers, and duplexes - were built before 1939. A revitalized retail core along Airport Way offers stores, bars, coffee shops, and unique restaurants. Locals take great pride in the annual Arts and Garden Tour when Georgetown residents open their gardens and artists open their studios for public viewing. Through community efforts the historic Hat n' Boots, Seattle's last remaining example of vernacular architecture, have been moved to the newly created Oxbow Park. Other notables include the newly restored Georgetown City Hall, the landmark 1882 Power Plant, the Museum of Flight, and the circa 1900 Rainier Brewery building (now an official Seattle landmark). |
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West Seattle |
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West Seattle occupies the peninsula southwest of Downtown Seattle. While pleasantly removed from downtown by topography and the Duwamish Waterway, it is accessible within minutes. Several business districts, along with Westwood Village, provide an array of shopping opportunities. Alki Beach, an 18-hole public golf course, 40-acre Schmitz Park, and Lincoln Park featuring Seattle's only saltwater swimming pool are local recreational gems. West Seattle boasts several distinct neighborhoods, most tending toward economic and ethnic diversity, all offering small town charm. Alaska Junction ("The Junction"), the retail heart of West Seattle at California Avenue and Alaska Street, is revitalized with new shops, restaurants and markets. The Junction is surrounded by small WWII era homes and a growing number of condos. At the tip of West Seattle, the Alki neighborhood is known for its beachfront promenade, sweeping views of Seattle's skyline from Jack Block Park, and incredibly hot condominium market. Fauntleroy, at the peninsula's southwest side, offers views of Puget Sound and the Olympics. South of Fauntleroy, Arbor Heights is a quiet community. The Admiral neighborhood, containing a number of fine old homes, sits at the crest of the peninsula overlooking both Olympic and Cascade Mountains. Other West Seattle neighborhoods include Delridge, Fairmount Park, Gatewood, Genesee, and Seaview. |
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White Center |
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This culturally diverse neighborhood, located between West Seattle and Burien, has some of the city's most affordable real estate. Residents are proud of their community and actively support improvement efforts. The Business District offers nearly 140 businesses. Restaurants often host music events sponsored by The White Center Arts Alliance. White Center is home to the Cambodian Cultural Museum. Housing options include single-family homes and townhouses. |