Touring the Emerald City
From one neighborhood to the next, Seattle is a gem of a town
Seattle is a great place to explore. During your stay for the NRPA Congress & Exposition, take time to meander around the sights and discover new and exciting things that make Seattle unforgettable. It’s packed with history, overflowing with arts and a city unlike any other on the West Coast.
A STROLL ON THE HILL
While in the Capitol Hill neighborhood, don’t underestimate Seattle University. While you may not be looking for an academic degree, the campus boasts beautifully manicured grounds with mature Japanese maples and a weeping giant sequoia. The Chapel of St. Ignatius on the east side of campus is a work of modern architecture, designed by Steven Holl and opened in 1997. Not far from Seattle University is the Olmsted brothers’ Volunteer Park. The Lake View Cemetery just north of the park is the resting place of Seattle pioneers and martial arts film stars Bruce and Brandon Lee.
Seattle University
12th Ave. and E. Marion St.
(800) 426-7123
Volunteer Park
1247 15th Ave E.
(206) 684-4555
http://www.ci.seattle.wa.uslparks/parkspaces/volpark.htm/