Madrona

Madrona is one of the more architecturally eclectic neighborhoods in Central Seattle. The eastern side of Madrona past 34th Avenue slopes down toward Lake Washington. Its winding roads are lined with older view properties, including contemporary mansions and darling cottages. On Martin Luther King Jr Way, one finds Craftsman homes and clusters of apartments and townhouses. 34th Avenue is flanked by cafes, eateries, boutiques, and parks. It’s also where bus commuters can grab a couple lines that head downtown through Capitol Hill and First Hill.

Urban hikers cut through the tangle via wooded staircases that offer a picturesque walk to the lake. This can make getting in and out of the neighborhood by car a little more time-consuming. However, Madrona is relatively close to the I-90 bridge and just past Leschi. So, those commuting to the Eastside don’t have too far to go. It also isn’t far from the nightlife and retail on Capitol Hill, for those who want a break from the peace and quiet.