South Lake Union

Once full of warehouses and light industrial buildings, South Lake Union is one of Seattle’s fastest developing neighborhoods, and is home to Seattle’s biotech community as well as Amazon’s new campus.  Joining these developments is a slew of up-and-coming restaurants, coffee shops and retailers who have recently moved into the fast-growing neighborhood. Having been thought through carefully, this neighborhood has yielded exceptional livable, walkable spaces with effective transportation, sustainability, and recreation.

Neighborhood Hot Spots

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Modele’s Home Furnishings

Since 1995, Modele’s Home Furnishings has offered high-end, brand name furniture and home accessories. Each gently-used item comes from individual homes, giving the store an eclectic balance of diverse furniture as new arrivals come daily. Modele’s also offers free customer parking and a request book for customers looking for something specific. 964 Denny Way, Website.

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Silver Cloud Inn

Nestled on the south end of scenic Lake Union, the Silver Cloud Inn offers 184 guestrooms and suites with serene waterfront views, all the while being perched against the city skyline. The hotel offers convenient services such as daily complimentary breakfasts, new spacious fitness amenities and in and out shuttle services. 1150 Fairview Ave N, Website

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Utina Wardroom

Utina Wardroom is a versatile event rental venue, adaptable to medium-sized weddings, receptions, business groups and parties.  The venue also offers table tops, furniture, rugs, sound systems and bars. Named after the U.S.S Utina naval ship, this space also has roll-up garage doors, perfect for breezy summer days in Seattle’s South Lake Union neighborhood. 509 Dexter Ave N, Website

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Brave Horse Tavern

One of Tom Douglas’ signature restaurants, Brave Horse Tavern takes a modern take on the classic, American pub food with brick-oven pretzels, beer-cheddar fondue, kushi oysters, rub with love party mix and sandwiches, to name a few. The tavern also features weekend brunch, all-day happy hour on Sundays, as well as Sunday Fried Chicken Dinner specials. 310 Terry Avenue North, Website

NEIGHBORHOOD LINKS
South Lake Union Neighborhood Profile (pdf)
The Neighborhood Profiles provide the most current “local” demographic data for Downtown Seattle’s diverse neighborhoods, focusing on several key elements including population trends, housing, employment, education, age and household income. Many have found this information helpful for planning purposes, better understanding neighborhoods, and determining current and potential target audiences.
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