'''South Lake Union''' is a district of Seattle, so named as it is at the southern tip of Lake Union. South Lake Union is located just north of Downtown, bordered roughly by Denny Way on the south, I-5 on the east, Aurora Avenue N. on the west, and Aloha Street and Lake Union on the north.
South Lake Union is historically an industrial neighborhood. Nearby Cascade, now considered part of South Lake Union, is one of the oldest residential neighborhoods in Seattle. Today, South Lake Union is becoming a hub of biotech organizations, and there is a lot of gentrification in the neighborhood, with the construction of a new streetcar line, more housing, and new attractions.
Get in
South Lake Union lies within relatively easy walking/bicycling distance of Downtown.
Ride the new '''South Lake Union Streetcar''' [http://www.seattlestreetcar.org/] north up Westlake Avenue from the Westlake Center in Downtown. The streetcar runs at 15 minute intervals from 6AM-9PM Monday through Thursday, 6AM-11PM Fridays & Saturdays, and 10AM-7PM on Sundays. Fare is $1.50 for adults and $0.50 for seniors/youth.
Some residents discovered how great the acronym becomes if you change "Streetcar" to "Trolley". Local coffee shop Kapow! sells T-shirts that say, "Ride the S.L.U.T.".
In addition, a few '''Metro Transit''' [http://transit.metrokc.gov/] bus routes pass through South Lake Union to suburbs north: Routes 26, 28, 39, and 42 travel on Dexter Avenue, Route 70 travels on Fairview Avenue.
See
Northwest Seaport/Maritime Heritage Center. 002 Valley Street (in South Lake Union Park). 1 206 447-9800. ttp://www.nwseaport.org/. Home to a number of historic ships, including a schooner, a tugboat, a fireboat, a lightship, and a steamer, along with several others. The Center for Wooden Boats
'''Center for Wooden Boats''', 1010 Valley Street, ''+1 206'' 382-2628, [http://www.cwb.org/index.htm]. A intriguing museum where you can learn about Maritime culture and experience sailing traditional wooden boats. The center's programs allow you to get a hands-on feel, putting in control of crafting and sailing your own wooden craft.
'''South Lake Union Discovery Center''', 101 Westlake Avenue, ''+1 206'' 342-5900, [http://www.discoverslu.com/TemplateDetail.aspx?contentId=11]. Daily, 11AM-6PM. An introduction to the neighborhood, with displays explaining the history of South Lake Union. There is also a model of the whole neighborhood in the building.
Do
Parks
'''South Lake Union Park''', on the Lake Union waterfront. Currently undergoing redesign work to add more features to the park.
'''Denny Park''', at the NW corner of 9th Avenue and Denny Way. Seattle's oldest park, with lots of shady trees.
'''Cascade Playground''', on Minor Avenue between Harrison and Thomas Streets. A nice park with a playground, a large field, and a community garden.
Buy
Eat
'''Blue Moon Burgers''' 920 Republican Street.
'''Laadla Cuisine of India''' 234 Fairview Avenue. (206) 223-1980
'''Mad Pizza''' [http://madpizza.com] 1263 Thomas Street. (206) 587 6800. Hours: 11AM - 10PM
Southlake Bar & Grill. 253 Thomas Street. cross from REI. ttp://www.southlakegrill.com. Sister restaurant to Greenlake Bar and Grill and Eastlake Bar and Grill.
'''Taco Del Mar''' 1165 Harrison Street. (206) 624-2114
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