Wallingford, WA

Seattle

Gas Works Park showing a park and industrial elements as well as a couple
Gas Works Park showing a bay or harbor, landscape views and a city
Gas Works Park featuring a garden, a sunset and a bay or harbor
Wallingford Center
Wallingford
Colorful Craftsman homes, inviting parks and eclectic shops and restaurants distinguish this residential Seattle neighborhood from the 1920s.

A Wallingford visit centers on 45th Street NW, home to everything from notable restaurants to several of Seattle’s ubiquitous coffee shops and quirky boutiques. At one time, the family-friendly neighborhood was all forest and pasture, even with a golf course for a short period. Today visit the bungalow-filled residential area northeast of Fremont.

Head down the hill from 45th Street, along the northern shores of Lake Union to Gas Works Park, a Wallingford icon. This historic 1907 gas plant has been reimagined as an urban park, offering a great kite-flying hill, a playground and an incredible vantage point for viewing downtown Seattle.

Just north of Wallingford are two other great green spaces. Stop at Woodland Park for picnic areas, shaded walks, sports fields and a rose garden. The Woodland Park Zoo has penguins, big cats, meerkats and a butterfly garden. Continue north to Green Lake for swimming, boating, bird-watching and much more.

Wallingford is a gem for eclectic shopping. Stop at a local toy store for bacon-scented air freshener and other unusual items. Visit a travel-only bookstore. Shop for trendy cupcakes, naturopathic remedies and locally made crafts and clothing. Purchase Seattle-made outdoor gear, with everything from wool hats to fat skis for Washington’s powder-covered slopes. Wallingford Center, a former school listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is now a welcoming place with one-of-a-kind dining and retail establishments.

The neighborhood has become an important part of the Seattle dining scene for its quietly casual, yet undeniably impressive eating spots. Have the comfort food of classic burgers and milkshakes or famous friend chicken. Savor farm-to-table specialties. Linger over local oysters and roasted rainbow trout along the waterfront. Pull up an Adirondack chair and watch the seaplanes take off and land on Lake Union.

Find Wallingford about 4 miles (6 kilometers) north of downtown Seattle, east of Fremont and west of the University of Washington. The Burke-Gilman biking and walking trail runs through Wallingford at the border of Gas Works Park.


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Hyatt Regency Seattle

Hyatt Regency Seattle

4 out of 5
808 Howell St, Seattle, WA
$239 nightly
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Executive Hotel Pacific

Executive Hotel Pacific

3 out of 5
400 Spring St, Seattle, WA
$129 nightly
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7.8/10 Good! (3,600 reviews)
"Nice location"

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Executive Hotel Pacific
The Paramount Hotel

The Paramount Hotel

3.5 out of 5
724 Pine St, Seattle, WA
$185 nightly
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9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,109 reviews)
"Great location. Accommodating front desk staff."

Reviewed on Aug 22, 2025

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Coast Seattle Downtown Hotel by APA

Coast Seattle Downtown Hotel by APA

4 out of 5
1301 6th Avenue, Seattle, WA
$155 nightly
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8.8/10 Excellent! (1,790 reviews)
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Coast Gateway Hotel

Coast Gateway Hotel

3.5 out of 5
18415 International Blvd, SeaTac, WA
$129 nightly
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The Belltown Inn

The Belltown Inn

2.5 out of 5
2301 Third Avenue, Seattle, WA
$168 nightly
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Great base hotel in Seattle
"The Belltown Inn was a great base to explore Seattle from. We were able to walk and uber to all the places we wanted to see. It was a short walk from the light rail we took from the airport. The room was small but very clean and comfortable. The hotel has a friendly vibe and the staff was great, ..."

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Other neighborhoods around Wallingford

Fremont featuring a river or creek, a park and a bridge

Fremont

Fremont is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Fremont Troll and Lake Union.

Fremont
Husky Stadium showing signage and a statue or sculpture

University District

Home to the University of Washington's main campus, the University District features a bustling commercial presence along main streets and is well-connected by two Link light rail stations.

University District
Queen Anne showing a city and landscape views

Queen Anne

Queen Anne is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Space Needle and Seattle Center, and you can get around town on the metro at Seattle Center Monorail Station.

Queen Anne
South Lake Union which includes a bay or harbor, a coastal town and boating

South Lake Union

Known for its panoramic lake views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in South Lake Union. Check out top attractions like Amazon Corporate Headquarters and El Corazón, and jump on the metro at Lake Union Park Station or Terry Av- Mercer St Station to see more of the city.

South Lake Union
Capitol Hill showing heritage architecture as well as an individual male

Capitol Hill

Densely populated with mid-rise buildings, this Seattle district boasts nightlife, entertainment, and a counterculture vibe. Explore local bars, fringe theaters, and parks like Volunteer Park, while enjoying street-level retail and Espresso Vivace coffeehouses.

Capitol Hill
Kerry Park showing snow, mountains and a city

Lower Queen Anne

While you're in Lower Queen Anne, take in top sights like Space Needle and jump on the metro at Seattle Center Monorail Station to see more of the city.

Lower Queen Anne


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