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Graham Hill Elementary School and Whitworth K-8 School are two of the most well.

Graham Hill Elementary School and Whitworth K-8 School are two of the most well regarded schools in the district. St George School and Zion Preparatory Academy are close by and also get great reports from parents of students there.

Beacon Hill has two excellent parks. Jefferson Park is great for playing golf.

Beacon Hill has two excellent parks. Jefferson Park is great for playing golf and there's plenty of room and open space even if you don't play. Dr. Jose Rizal Park has amazing views overlooking downtown, Elliott Bay and the Olympic Mountains. It's also where the bike path to the I90 bridge starts.

Thankfully, Seattle is one of the most walkable cities in the country. If you're.

Thankfully, Seattle is one of the most walkable cities in the country. If you're looking for an apartment near downtown Seattle, check out Pioneer, Square, the International District, Belltown, and Lower Queen Anne, as these are all highly walkable neighborhoods.

There are lots of pre-schools in downtown Seattle, including some.

There are lots of pre-schools in downtown Seattle, including some highly-regarded Montessori schools. Check out apartments in any of the downtown neighborhoods, like Pioneer Square, Capitol Hill, Central District, or First Hill.

Seattle has rainy climate with a warm summer and cloudy in spring, late fall and.

Seattle has rainy climate with a warm summer and cloudy in spring, late fall and winter. Winters are cool and very rainy with average low around 35-40F. Summers have average day time around 73-80F. We would say no, it is similar to the San Francisco climate, and we don’t have AC.

Seattle is affectionately referred to by it's mayor as a city of neighborhoods.

Seattle is affectionately referred to by it's mayor as a city of neighborhoods. This is mostly in virtue of the fact that Seattle proper has expanded to include neighboring towns. The Seattle metro area is a pretty compact areal; for example, Bellevue, a rapidly growing town is only 5 miles away, though it can be classified as suburban in regards to housing type and neighborhood feel. Mercer Island, east of Seattle as well, is also a suburb from which many people commute to downtown Seattle.

Fremont is one of the Seattle's liveliest neighborhoods. It is called “the.

Fremont is one of the Seattle's liveliest neighborhoods. It is called “the Center of the Universe." Located north of the Ship Canal that connects Lake Union to Puget Sound, this neighborhood is famous for its artsy air and lively mix of bistros, bookstores, boutiques and coffee shops.

A lot of families end up living outside Seattle, since suburbs like Bellevue and.

A lot of families end up living outside Seattle, since suburbs like Bellevue and Mercer Island are very close to downtown Seattle, but if you would like a more downtown experience, we recommend either Fremont or Green Lake, located North of Downtown, or Queen Anne Hill, located south of Downtown and Lake Union. If you want to be a bit further from downtown, check out the Fauntleroy district.