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This exploration of Pioneer Square takes you through one of the most walkable neighborhoods in the city, full of character and history.

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Stroll by the eclectic retail and historic buildings in one of Seattle’s most walkable family-friendly neighborhoods.



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This trail through grassland takes you near wetlands that are popular with bird-watchers.



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This quiet residential neighborhood in Northeast Seattle is home to a large glacial boulder and the city’s first P-patch.



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Enjoy this walk through the forest and along the beaches at Discovery Park. It may be challenging for some due to the elevation change.



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This part of Seattle has been transformed over the last several years and this nice long walk takes you on a tour to see the history, the public spaces, and the recent development that this area has to offer.



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Packed with restaurants, bars, and retail, Lower Queen Anne is a fun urban walk.


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Enjoy the quirky local landmarks along this stimulating urban walk.


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This neighborhood near Woodland Park Zoo is a pleasant neighborhood that's worth a stroll through.


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Transportation for America has released a study ranking the most dangerous metropolises for pedestrians and Seattle ranks as the 5th safest out of the 52 areas in the US with over one million residents.

Fewer than 1 pedestrian is killed each year per 100,000 residents (5th lowest rate in the US), despite 3.1% people walking to work (10th highest in the US).

By contrast, the DFW area, where we used to live (and not walk as much), has 1.47 pedestrians killed per 100,000 residents each year (28th lowest rate), despite only 1.5% of workers walking to work (9th lowest rate in the US). Although, that's actually part of the problem - that walking isn't a mainstream activity, so safety initiatives aren't prioritized by the voters.

Surely there are safe and dangerous areas to walk in both areas, but I just thought the study results were interesting. Click the link above for more details.

Highway 99 isn't a popular pedestrian route, but the segment on the east side of Queen Anne Hill is surprisingly sheltered and comfortable, leading to beautiful views from the Aurora Bridge. Dexter Ave N is a nice residential street for a stroll on the way back.



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Volunteer Park is a diversely landscaped park with open green space and several landmarks including a water tower, conservatory, and Seattle Asian Art Museum.


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Schmitz Preserve Park is the only Seattle park with old-growth forest and is a beautifully forested area that makes you feel like you're in the foothills of the Cascades rather than in West Seattle.


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NW Market St passes through the heart of Ballard and is an enjoyable street for a stroll on your way to the popular Hiram M. Chittenden Locks.


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University Way, known as "The Ave" is a busy pedestrian street with many shops and many more restaurants. It's a good walk if you want to take in an active streetscape and find somewhere new to eat along the way.


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The Central Waterfront is a fun walk on a clear day, though it can become crowded with tourists. It offers good views of the mountains and the city and shops to browse and places to eat.


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The tree-lined streets of historic First Hill are great for a pleasant walk, though the steepness of the hill can make walking here a little more difficult for some.


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The Burke-Gilman trail is 27 miles of a former rail line that has been converted to a pedestrian and bike path. We'll be taking the relatively short walk from Fremont to Gas Works Park.


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Seward Park is a large park on a peninsula extending into Lake Washington in the southeast part of the city. The trail around the perimeter of the park is a great place for a lake-side stroll.


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People don't normally think of the industrial area in Georgetown as a good place to walk. An area with warehouses and other light industrial uses, it is criss-crossed by a grid of streets that are often traveled by large trucks and sometimes not served with sidewalks. However, if you know where to go, you can stay on the sidewalks and walk along some quiet residential streets and get a feel for this unique part of Seattle. Also, this time of year many cherry trees are blossoming, so let's go for a nice walk in the industrial (and residential) part of Georgetown.


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