Gay area of seattle

The pride flags in the windows of nearly every business and the large, visible LGBT population make it even more obvious. Welcome to Capitol Hill! Capitol Hill might be the most popular area of Seattle for dining and nightlife. The large neighborhood on a hill just east of downtown is easy to explore by foot, bus, streetcar, or light rail.

If you have one day to experience the best things to do in Capitol Hill, from nature to dining to nightlife, read on for a suggested itinerary, including some of my favorite insider spots. While gay area of seattle Seattle area has a ton of incredible mountain hikesmany of them require a full day to complete.

To get a quick taste of nature without leaving the Hill, start the day with a morning hike in Interlaken Parkone of the many beautiful parks in Seattle. As the final resting place of actors and martial arts legends Bruce and Brandon Lee, the cemetery sees its fair share of tourists eager to view the graves and pay their respects.

The small conservatory only costs a few bucks and has a particularly impressive cactus room. Volunteer Park also boasts killer views of the Space Needle. Go with the enchilada or chilaquiles for lunch, or wait until 3 p. The rest of the afternoon is a great time to do some shopping and chilling out.

The neighborhood has no fewer than five record stores still going strong. Capitol Cider has a lengthy menu based on locally sourced ingredients, in addition to a whopping 20 ciders on tap, making it one of the largest independent cider bars in the US. Capitol Hill gay nightlife is so varied that it can cater to all types of people.

After 9 p. Madison Pub and Diesel are my favorite spots for an early drink—Diesel for the strong cocktails and Mad Pub for the laid-back atmosphere where people can have conversations or play pool without having to yell over loud music. This small bar attracts a very queer crowd full of alternative types who might feel out of place in some of the more preppy bars.

Capitol Hill has plenty of karaoke options. The charmingly divey gay bar Gay area of seattle Lounge hosts karaoke seven nights a week. R Place and The Cuff both have karaoke on specific weeknights, and then they switch to dancing on the weekend. If clubbing in a gay environment is your thing, definitely hit up R Place, the Cuff, or Neighbours Nightclub on a Friday or Saturday to find packed dance floors.

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