Seattle’s oldest neighborhood — red-brick Romanesque buildings, underground tours, and the historic core rebuilt after the 1889 fire. Walkable, architectural, and central to the city’s origins.
Why It’s Worth Your Time
Seattle’s oldest neighborhood — red-brick Romanesque buildings, underground tours, and the historic core rebuilt after the 1889 fire. Walkable, architectural, and central to the city’s origins. Check official tickets, sailing schedules, service alerts, accessibility, weather, and event or construction notices shortly before visiting.
What Stands Out
- Seattle’s oldest neighborhood
- Romanesque Revival architecture
- Underground Seattle tours (after the Great Fire of 1889)
- Art galleries and First Thursday Art Walk
- Smith Tower observatory views