This neighborhood near Woodland Park Zoo is a pleasant neighborhood that’s worth a stroll through.
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Start near the zoo along Phinney Ave N. The 5 bus will take you right there. There is also street parking in the area, click for driving directions.
Head north along Phinney Ave. The zoo entrance is on your right, and there is also a large water tower. Soon, you’ll walk along a short bridge over 57th St.
This area was served by a streetcar starting in 1906. The street is lined with historic apartment buildings, stores, churches, and houses.
Home along Phinney Ave N
Despite a being such a narrow street, 65th St is an east-west arterial, which you’ll cross over shortly.
Shortly after that you’ll reach the Phinney Neighborhood Center, which is housed in the original Allen School building. The Center hosts various community events, including art exhibits and classes.
Follow the road as it veers left and aligns with Greenwood Ave N. You’ll pass by the original location of Red Mill Burgers, one of the more popular burger joints in town.
On the left, you’ll pass Espresso Dental – a uniquely Seattle kind of a place.
Continue walking for several more blocks. At 80th St, turn right and continue for another block to turn right on Dayton Ave N.
This section of the walk is residential with occasional views to the east toward Green Lake. Watch carefully for cross traffic as the hills can make these intersections dangerous.
Green Lake from Dayton Ave, watch out for traffic
Be especially careful crossing 65th St. Pedestrians do have the right of way here. Go left along 65th for half a block, before turning right back along Dayton Ave N. After a block along Dayton Ave N, turn right on 64th and left again to stay along Dayton Ave N.
Enjoy the landscaped houses that you walk past and continue to N 59th St and turn right. Then, turn left on Phinney Ave N and return to your starting location.
highlights: places to eat and shop along Phinney Ave, peaceful neighborhood, nicely landscaped homes
lowlights: many intersections to cross
