Capitol Hill is the neighborhood to the east of us and is one of Seattle's densest, most vibrant neighborhoods and is a center of liberal ideals and hipster counterculture. It's a diverse neighborhood, though, and is livable for everyone, with a movie theater, grocery stores, a couple great parks, lots of coffee shops and restaurants, architecture that spans the past hundred years, and a light rail station (opening in 2016).

We spent time there last Saturday, starting with brunch of french toast and eggs benedict at Table 219, across from our favorite bagel place. We walked around the neighborhood and were impressed by all of the old church buildings that we discovered dotting the neighborhood. We stopped and picked up some tea at Remedy Teas, which has 150 types of organic tea. Then we walked along Broadway, the main thoroughfare, and ran into a couple friends from church on our way to Volunteer Park. Though the day started off cool and breezy, the sun had come out and Lesley and I enjoyed relaxing in the shade. After that, we walked through Lakeview Cemetery, where Bruce Lee is buried. Then we headed back south and walked along Millionaire's Row, which is lined with large homes from the early 20th century. We stopped briefly at Cal Anderson park, which was full of people. Then, we got some crepes at Saley and headed home.

Capitol Hill is close to downtown, very walkable, and always interesting. It's my favorite neighborhood in the city and I would love to live there.

Quick Capitol Hill facts:

• Population: 30,409


• Population density per square mile: 18,121


• 2008 Median Home Price: $352,000


• 2008 Median Condo Sales Price: $315,000


• Cars per capita: 0.4


• 12th most walkable neighborhood in Seattle (the parts of Capitol Hill that we visit are some of the most walkable in the city, but it's a large neighborhood with a lot of area that is just residential)

Sources:
1. Seattle Metropolitan Real Estate
2. Walk Score: Seattle's Most Walkable Neighborhoods