Lower Queen Anne, Seattle facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Uptown (Lower Queen Anne)
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View of Lower Queen Anne from Queen Anne Ave. N. and W. Republican St.
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Map of Lower Queen Anne's location in Seattle
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| City | Seattle |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.62 sq mi (1.60 km2) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 10,765 |
| • Density | 7,969/sq mi (3,077/km2) |
Lower Queen Anne is a lively neighborhood in Seattle, Washington. Since 2021, it's also officially known as Uptown. This area sits right at the bottom of Queen Anne Hill.
The neighborhood is known for its shops, offices, and homes. It's located mostly north and west of the Seattle Center. Lower Queen Anne connects to Upper Queen Anne (which is at the top of the hill) by a very steep road. This road is called the Counterbalance. It got its name from the old cable cars that used to go up and down the hill.
Even though Seattle Center is a separate place, most of its grounds are actually inside the Lower Queen Anne neighborhood. This includes some famous spots like:
- Climate Pledge Arena: Home to the Seattle Storm (a women's basketball team) and the Seattle Kraken (a hockey team).
- McCaw Hall: Where you can watch the Seattle Opera and the Pacific Northwest Ballet.
- The Cornish Playhouse: Used for theater festivals and a college called Cornish College of the Arts.
- The Bagley Wright Theater: Home to the Seattle Repertory Theatre.
- The studios for KEXP radio.
Lower Queen Anne also has the SIFF Cinema Uptown, a movie theater. There's also On the Boards, a place for cool, new theater and music shows.
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Exploring Lower Queen Anne
Where is Lower Queen Anne?
Lower Queen Anne can be seen as its own neighborhood. Or, it can be part of the larger Queen Anne area. Its exact borders are not super clear. However, people usually consider it the area from Ward Street to Denny Way.
Also, the area from W. Galer Street and 5th Avenue W. to W Prospect Street and Queen Anne Avenue N. is often included. Since Seattle doesn't have official neighborhood borders, these areas are just what most people agree on.
Getting Around Lower Queen Anne
The Seattle Center Monorail runs from Lower Queen Anne to Downtown. This is Seattle's only monorail line. You can also catch several bus routes here. King County Metro operates these buses, including the RapidRide D Line.
Businesses and Jobs in Lower Queen Anne
Lower Queen Anne has been home to many different businesses. The newspaper called the Seattle Post-Intelligencer used to be located here. The local radio station KEXP-FM moved its main office to Lower Queen Anne in 2015. Their building is right next to the Climate Pledge Arena.
Many technology companies have also called Lower Queen Anne home. F5 Networks, a big tech company, had its main office here for a long time. Zipwhip, a company that helps businesses text customers, is also located here. Outreach, a sales software company, moved its offices to Lower Queen Anne in 2018. The neighborhood also has many different restaurants to enjoy.
Images for kids
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A cable car on the Counterbalance section of Queen Anne Hill
