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Ballard is one of Seattle&rsquo;s oldest neighborhoods, founded in 1853 and annexed to Seattle in 1907. Ballard has Scandinavian roots and strong ties with the marine and fishing industries that continue to this day. A hub for local artists, creative boutiques and gourmet bistros, it has become a destination for local Seattle music and nightlife, the majority of which is located in Ballard&rsquo;s historically-protected core. Ballard is unique, with one foot planted in Seattle&rsquo;s colorful past and the other stepping into Seattle&rsquo;s vibrant future. In recent years, single family homes have given way to urban high density housing, including condominiums, townhouses and apartments. There are a variety of neighborhood parks as well as a strong community center and pool. Located northwest of downtown Seattle, the downtown core is easily accessed from 15th Avenue NW.&nbsp;
Landmarks of Ballard include the&nbsp;Ballard Locks, the&nbsp;Nordic Museum, the Shilshole Bay Marina, and&nbsp;Golden Gardens Park. The neighborhood's main thoroughfares running north&ndash;south are Seaview, 32nd, 24th, Leary, 15th, and 8th Avenues N.W. East&ndash;west traffic is carried by N.W. Leary Way and N.W. 85th, 80th, 65th, and Market Streets (east- and westbound). The&nbsp;Ballard Bridge&nbsp;carries 15th Avenue over Salmon Bay to the&nbsp;Interbay&nbsp;neighborhood, and the&nbsp;Salmon Bay Bridge&nbsp;carries the&nbsp;BNSF Railway tracks across the bay, west of the Ballard Locks.&nbsp;Ballard is located entirely within&nbsp;Seattle City Council&nbsp;District 6, which also includes the neighborhoods of Crown Hill,&nbsp;Green Lake&nbsp;and Phinney Ridge, as well as most of Fremont,&nbsp;North Beach/Blue Ridge, and&nbsp;Wallingford.&nbsp;Ballard is part of the&nbsp;Seattle Public Schools&nbsp;and the&nbsp;Washington State Legislature's&nbsp;36th legislative district. At the federal level, Ballard is part of the&nbsp;United States House of Representatives's&nbsp;7th congressional district.
The area now called Ballard was settled by the Dx?d?w?ab&scaron; (Duwamish) Tribe after the last glacial period. There were plentiful salmon and clams in the region. The U.S. government code in the CDC (Centers for Disease Control which maintains a list of race and ethnicity for tracking) for this group is American Indian, Puget Sound Salish (Code A01-M43, H71).&nbsp;(There is no "Shilshole" tribe). The Burke Museum has artifacts from the group of Duwamish who lived at Shilshole.&nbsp;The references say that before non-Natives arrived, the group living around Shilshole may have been in decline due to a "great catastrophe". The remaining dozen or fewer families were evicted by non-Natives in the mid-19th century. One source suggests that the decline of the Shilshole dwelling Salish might have been due to raiding from Natives from farther north (Queen Charlotte's Island) and these raids also alarmed non-Native settlers. The last member of the Shilshole native group-HWelch&rsquo;teed or "Salmon Bay Charlie"-was forcibly removed to allow construction of the Hiram Chittendon Locks.

Ballard

Once hoped to be the location for the state&rsquo;s capital, this neighborhood is filled with historic mansions, elegant old craftsman&rsquo;s and classic brick apartment buildings all nestled on lush tree-lined streets. At the crest of Capitol Hill is sprawling Volunteer Park and the Seattle Asian Art Museum. Within blocks of this serene setting lies Broadway, one of the edgier sidewalk scenes in Seattle. Broadway, along with the up-and-coming Pike-Pine corridor, offers a dose of counterculture, ethnic restaurants, independent movie theatres and an active nightlife. The "Hill" is also home to SCCC and Seattle U, adding students to the creative mix of musicians and artists who call this neighborhood home. Minutes from I-5, Capitol Hill borders the east edge of downtown. Long known as the home of Seattle&rsquo;s gay community, Capitol Hill offers urban living that is both exciting and diverse.

Capitol Hill

The Central District is a diverse residential cluster of historically African-American neighborhoods. Culture, art and history exhibits are on display at the Northwest African American Museum. The 1915 Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute, a former synagogue, is an arts hub showing films, plays and musicals. Ethiopian and soul food eateries dot the district, along with an increasing number of hip bars and cafes.

Central District

Bordering the eastern shores of Lake Union north of downtown, Eastlake is home to one of Seattle&rsquo;s largest houseboat populations. Recognized as a Seattle neighborhood in the 1890s, Eastlake became a hub of industry. Boeing&rsquo;s first factory was located here. In 1962, Interstate 5 was pushed through, forever changing the Eastern edge of Eastlake. The neighborhood is a charming and eclectic mix of houseboats, single-family homes, apartments, townhouses, condos and small businesses. Eastlake Avenue offers a variety of coffee shops, restaurants and retail. Over the past twenty years, residents of Eastlake have worked hard to conserve the character of the neighborhood by planting trees along its&rsquo; streets and developing shoreline parks.

Eastlake

Edmonds is a city in Snohomish County, Washington, United States. It is located in the southwest corner of the county, facing Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains to the west. The city is part of the Seattle metropolitan area and is located 15 miles (24 km) north of Seattle and 18 miles (29 km) southwest of Everett. With a population of 39,709 residents in the 2010 U.S. census, Edmonds is the third most populous city in the county. The estimated population in 2019 was 42,605. Edmonds was established in 1876 by logger George Brackett, who bought the land claim of an earlier settler. It was incorporated as a city in 1890, shortly before the arrival of the Great Northern Railway. Early residents of the city were employed by the shingle mills and logging companies that operated in the area until the 1950s. The hills surrounding Edmonds were developed into suburban bedroom communities in the mid-to-late 20th century and subsequently annexed into the city. Edmonds is a regional hub for the arts, with museums, specialized facilities, and major annual festivals within the city's downtown area. The city is connected to nearby areas by two state highways and the state ferry system, which operates a ferry route to Kingston on the Kitsap Peninsula. Public transit service in Edmonds is centered around the downtown train station, served by Amtrak and Sounder commuter trains, and includes several Community Transit bus routes that travel through outlying neighborhoods.

Edmonds

As the self-proclaimed "Center of the Universe," Fremont is a mix of the artistic and urban professional. It is home to sculptural curiosities and a lively mix of restaurants and bars, artist studios, organic markets, boutiques and coffee shops. With an official motto of "Delibertus Quirkus" which means..."Freedom to be Peculiar", you know that this neighborhood is truly unique. Once a bohemian part of town, artists flocked to the area because of low rent. In recent years, with businesses like Adobe and Getty Images relocating to Fremont, the area has accommodated a growing number of professionals, young and old. Homes range from turn-of-the-century, to small cottages, to ultra-modern townhouses. Just north of Queen Anne - and with easy Highway 99 access - Fremont is a short commute to downtown.

Fremont

Anchored by a 50,000 year old glacial lake and park, Green Lake is often called the &lsquo;Central Park&rsquo; of Seattle. A recreation destination used by an estimated 1 million people per year, runners, in-line skaters, cyclists and walkers love the 2.8 mile paved path that circles the lake. The area includes a wading pool, tennis and basketball courts, fields for soccer and baseball, and a Pitch-and-Putt Golf Course. Adjoining both I-5 and Highway 99, this neighborhood is the height of convenience for commuters. Homes in the area are predominantly single-family residences and townhouses are becoming a popular and more affordable option in the area. Along the north and eastside of the lake, restaurants, bars and coffee houses cater to the neighborhood residents and active visitors alike.

Green Lake

Situated on the north end of a ridge between Green Lake and Ballard, breathtaking views of both the Olympic and Cascade Mountain ranges can often be seen from Greenwood. Restaurants, pubs, boutiques, and antique shops line this walking neighborhood&rsquo;s main drag, which is highly reminiscent of 1950&rsquo;s Seattle. Homes are a diverse mix of bungalows, brick tudors, mid-century and new construction. Neighborhood events that bring this tight-knit community together include the Greenwood/Phinney Art Walk in May, the Greenwood Classic Car &amp; Road Show in June, a neighborhood Seafair parade in August, and holiday activities in December. This is a neighborhood that is redefining itself as a destination for the arts, antiques, and dining. Greenwood has easy access to both I-5 and Highway 99.

Greenwood

Lake Forest Park is a suburban city in King County, Washington, United, located northeast of Seattle. It was developed in the 20th century as a bedroom community with single-family housing on medium to large-sized lots. Less than 4% of the city's land is zoned commercial, largely concentrated in one location, and there are no industrial areas. The city is situated at the northwest end of Lake Washington along State Route 522, which provides connections to Seattle and Bothell. Lake Forest Park includes several parks and nature reserves, access to the Burke&ndash;Gilman Trail, and organized summer events. The population was 12,598 at the 2010 census.

Lake Forest Park

A close-knit and active community, Magnolia is located on a hilly peninsula northwest of downtown. Connected by several bridges, Magnolia is surrounded by water on three sides. Only five minutes from downtown, Magnolia seems a world away from the bustle of Seattle. Stately homes take in breathtaking Puget Sound and Olympic Mountain views. Modest homes, condominiums, townhouses and apartments are also prominent throughout Seattle&rsquo;s second largest neighborhood. All who live in Magnolia share a love for the peace and quiet that comes with living in one of the western-most spots in the city. Magnolia&rsquo;s picturesque commercial district, which hosts an annual Halloween parade, takes you back in time. Seattle&rsquo;s largest park, Discovery Park is 534 acres of forests, fields, bluffs, and beaches, and even a picturesque lighthouse with excellent views of northern Puget Sound.

Magnolia

Situated on the south end of a ridge between Ballard and Green Lake, Phinney Ridge captures gorgeous views to the west of the Olympic Mountains and the Puget Sound, as well as views of the Cascade Mountains and Mt. Rainer to the east. A walking neighborhood, Phinney&rsquo;s main thoroughfare is lined with many small businesses, restaurants and bars. Phinney Neighborhood Association offers classes and lectures, activities and events that bring the community together. The neighborhood is mainly made up of single-family homes with a mix of longtime residents and young professionals. Several new condominium projects are bringing more affordable opportunities to the neighborhood. Woodland Park Zoo sits at the south end of the neighborhood. Minutes from highway 99 and close to I-5, Phinney is an easy 15-minute commute to downtown Seattle.

Phinney Ridge

On the western edge of downtown, Queen Anne is the largest of the legendary seven hills in Seattle. Named for a style of architecture popular in the 1880&rsquo;s, Queen Anne is known for large mansions and gracious bungalows. Long noted as a desirable place to live, it&rsquo;s stunning city, sound, lake and mountain views are enjoyed from most anywhere on the hill. Upper Queen Anne offers charm with its family-friendly dining, markets and boutique shopping. In lower Queen Anne, you can find Seattle Center, home of the 1962 World&rsquo;s Expo and Space Needle, the EMP and Key Arena. Largely made up of restaurants, bars and shops, this area of the neighborhood is home to many condominium and apartment complexes. Queen Anne is in immediate proximity to downtown.

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