{"id":2111,"date":"2016-12-30T21:42:00","date_gmt":"2016-12-30T21:42:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.nelsonboydlaw.com\/blog\/?p=2111"},"modified":"2016-12-30T21:42:00","modified_gmt":"2016-12-30T21:42:00","slug":"seattle-neighborhood-spotlight-belltown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nelsonboydlaw.com\/blog\/articles\/seattle-neighborhood-spotlight-belltown\/","title":{"rendered":"SEATTLE NEIGHBORHOOD SPOTLIGHT: Belltown"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Down in Belltown<\/h3>\n<p><a class=\"cboxElement\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nelsonboydlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/19078932782_0b9786b469_o.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-1556\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2113 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nelsonboydlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Seattle_-_Ace_Hotel_02.jpg\" width=\"2144\" height=\"1424\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nelsonboydlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Seattle_-_Ace_Hotel_02.jpg 2144w, https:\/\/www.nelsonboydlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Seattle_-_Ace_Hotel_02-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nelsonboydlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Seattle_-_Ace_Hotel_02-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nelsonboydlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Seattle_-_Ace_Hotel_02-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.nelsonboydlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Seattle_-_Ace_Hotel_02-700x465.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2144px) 100vw, 2144px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-2115 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nelsonboydlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Seattle_-_Castle_Apartments_02-150x150.jpg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nelsonboydlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Seattle_-_Castle_Apartments_02-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.nelsonboydlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Seattle_-_Castle_Apartments_02-432x432.jpg 432w, https:\/\/www.nelsonboydlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Seattle_-_Castle_Apartments_02-268x268.jpg 268w, https:\/\/www.nelsonboydlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Seattle_-_Castle_Apartments_02-32x32.jpg 32w, https:\/\/www.nelsonboydlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Seattle_-_Castle_Apartments_02-50x50.jpg 50w, https:\/\/www.nelsonboydlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Seattle_-_Castle_Apartments_02-64x64.jpg 64w, https:\/\/www.nelsonboydlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Seattle_-_Castle_Apartments_02-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/www.nelsonboydlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Seattle_-_Castle_Apartments_02-128x128.jpg 128w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/>Belltown is a beautifully historic district of Seattle that neighbors Pikes Place Market, Elliot Bay, and Denny Way. It\u2019s the most densely populated area of the city, extremely walkable, and full of trendy restaurants, cozy cafes, and mostly new apartments and condos (although there are still some older charming brick residences). One of the more iconic establishments, <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Crocodile_Cafe\">The Crocodile<\/a>, opened in the grunge era and played host to dozens of well-known music groups. They are still a popular music venue so check their <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thecrocodile.com\/calendar\/\">calendar<\/a> for a list of shows. Another well-known and highly celebrated restaurant is <a href=\"http:\/\/elgaucho.com\/\">El Gaucho<\/a>, which has just celebrated their 20 year anniversary and promise to deliver\u00a0<\/span><em>&#8220;Fine dining of a bygone era. We anticipate our guest\u2019s needs with jazz, delivering a personalized and unparalleled service encounter, where the details are carefully and thoughtfully executed. A place where the water glasses never go below an inch, ladies are escorted and carts silently glide to guests awaiting tableside preparations.&#8221;\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Additionally, you can find tasty and artfully crafted sushi at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.umisakehouse.com\/\">Umi Sake House<\/a>, amazing Thai food at <a href=\"http:\/\/goldensingha.com\/menus\/sample\/1729\/singha-lunch-combination\/52524\">Golden Singha<\/a>, and delightful comfort food at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cjseateryseattle.com\/\">CJ&#8217;s Eatery<\/a>, not to mention indulgent cupcakes at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theyellowleafcupcake.com\/\">The Yellow Leaf<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>One of Belltown&#8217;s\u00a0most unique features is the famous <a href=\"http:\/\/www.seattleartmuseum.org\/visit\/olympic-sculpture-park\">Olympic Sculpture Park<\/a>, a free, outdoor collection of impressive of both permanent and traveling works of art. It&#8217;s operated by the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.seattleartmuseum.org\/\">Seattle Art Museum<\/a> and is one of the only green spaces downtown.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 50%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-2111 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-medium'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nelsonboydlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Calder_Eagle__Space_Needle_06-300x225.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nelsonboydlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Calder_Eagle__Space_Needle_06-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nelsonboydlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Calder_Eagle__Space_Needle_06-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nelsonboydlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Calder_Eagle__Space_Needle_06.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.nelsonboydlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Calder_Eagle__Space_Needle_06-700x525.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<img width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nelsonboydlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/6015142516_ace8a37bec_b-300x225.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nelsonboydlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/6015142516_ace8a37bec_b-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nelsonboydlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/6015142516_ace8a37bec_b-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nelsonboydlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/6015142516_ace8a37bec_b.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.nelsonboydlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/6015142516_ace8a37bec_b-700x525.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/dt><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2128  alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nelsonboydlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/16045293292_7020aaf8ab_b-300x200.jpg\" width=\"227\" height=\"151\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nelsonboydlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/16045293292_7020aaf8ab_b-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nelsonboydlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/16045293292_7020aaf8ab_b-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nelsonboydlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/16045293292_7020aaf8ab_b.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.nelsonboydlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/16045293292_7020aaf8ab_b-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 227px) 100vw, 227px\" \/>The Belltown neighborhood\u00a0even features an off-leash\u00a0dog park and Community Center. Ran by\u00a0Seattle Parks and Recreation, the Belltown Community Center features drop-in programs, classes, meeting rooms, and a toddler play area. Check out page 23-24 of this <a href=\"http:\/\/www.seattle.gov\/Documents\/Departments\/ParksAndRecreation\/CommunityCenters\/Brochures\/NWWinter2017.PDF\">brochure<\/a> to see what&#8217;s happening in the upcoming months &#8211; you&#8217;d be surprised how many great programs you can get involved in!<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re not in the mood for classes, restaurants, or sculptures, check out a film in one of Belltown&#8217;s two independent movie theaters. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.thebigpicture.net\/\">The Big Picture<\/a>, located on First Avenue, was voted one of the\u00a0top 20 movie theaters in the world! The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cinerama.com\/\">Cinerama<\/a>, located on Fourth Avenue is bigger with a capacity of 570 and owned by Paul Allen. Just make sure to see what&#8217;s playing and book in advance &#8211; they both only show one film at a time!<\/p>\n<p>Whatever you decide to do in Belltown, make the most of it and have a great time!<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2131\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nelsonboydlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Seattle_-_Belltown_map.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1168\" height=\"565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nelsonboydlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Seattle_-_Belltown_map.jpg 1168w, https:\/\/www.nelsonboydlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Seattle_-_Belltown_map-300x145.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nelsonboydlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Seattle_-_Belltown_map-768x372.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nelsonboydlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Seattle_-_Belltown_map-1024x495.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.nelsonboydlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Seattle_-_Belltown_map-700x339.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1168px) 100vw, 1168px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":2133,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[2],"tags":[309,311,76,312,310],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nelsonboydlaw.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2111"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nelsonboydlaw.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nelsonboydlaw.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nelsonboydlaw.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nelsonboydlaw.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2111"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/www.nelsonboydlaw.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2111\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2132,"href":"https:\/\/www.nelsonboydlaw.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2111\/revisions\/2132"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nelsonboydlaw.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2133"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nelsonboydlaw.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2111"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nelsonboydlaw.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2111"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nelsonboydlaw.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2111"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}