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Seattle’s outlying areas offer plenty of paths for strolling, jogging, biking,
opportunities for exploration and rollerblading, or hiking. Those wanting
recreation. Immediately to the south sit to go the distance can opt for the Burke-
two spectacular professional sports Gilman Trail, stretching from Fremont to
stadiums – the pride and joy of the US Kenmore. The city is also home to Wood-
Northwest’s baseball and football fans. land Park Zoo, one of the top zoos in the
To the east, two of Seattle’s prominent hills, US, and the University of Washington, the
First and Capitol, offer notable museums, heart of the University District. Other
grand cathedrals, and an eclectic Seattle neighborhoods, such as Ballard,
assortment of shops and restaurants. Fremont, and Madison Park, each with its
For active outdoor pursuits, Green Lake, own distinct character, are ideal
Discovery Park, and Alki Beach all feature destinations for a day trip.
Sights at a Glance
Neighborhoods r Discovery Park Key
3 First Hill t Alki Beach Central Seattle
4 Capitol Hill y Museum of Flight Urban area
6 University District
7 Madison Park Sports Stadiums Major highway
w Fremont 1 Safeco Field Highway
e Ballard 2 CenturyLink Field Minor road
Parks, Gardens, Museums
and Zoos
5 Volunteer Park
8 Burke-Gilman Trail
9 Gas Works Park
0 Green Lake 0 kilometers 2
q Woodland Park Zoo pp160–61 0 miles 2

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522
Northeast
Seattle

Ballard 513
University
District
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Magnolia
Lake
Union 520
Bellevue

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Elliott Seattle Medina
Bay
Lake
Washington
519

West Harbor 90 Mercer
Seattle Island Island
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Cherry trees in bloom at the University of Washington campus For keys to symbols see back flap

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