Welcome to U District, Seattle WA
The beautiful and historic neighborhood of the U District is located in the city of Seattle, which is part of King County in Washington. The U District is in essence the main campus of the University of Washington, which was founded in 1861 and first started building the main campus in 1893. The U District offers a favorable business and residential climate. This community is considered a great place to go to school, work, and live. It also features all the amenities of the Seattle, Washington area. The University District has a charm and flavor like no other place in the world. Come and explore it right here at UDistrict.com.
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The U District, which is derived from the name “University District”, is where the main campus of the University of Washington (UW) is located. Two years after the area was annexed to Seattle, the UW moved in from downtown in 1893. The U District lies to the east of Interstate 5 on the north side of the Lake Washington Ship Canal. Prior to the development of the UW campus, the area has been inhabited for over 10,000 years since the end of the last glacial period. On Union Bay, an American Indian tribe called the Duwamish thrived in a prominent village – they were called the “People on the Inside”.
The U District is home to all sorts of things to do, restaurants, shops, museums, and a wide array of recreational activities. The quality of life in the area is very high and the crime rate is low. The neighborhood full of interesting sights and the architecture of the UW buildings is often breathtaking. One of the biggest events is the annual May U District Street Fair which started in 1971 and is the first of its kind. The fair was started by a devoted peace activist named Andy Shiga. Also of note is the U District Farmers Market, Seattle’s largest and first local farmers-only neighborhood market.
There is a wide array of activities available here. There are a number of excellent and varied restaurants and nightclubs to go to. The cuisine ranges from Asian, to Mexican, to American, to Pizza and more. The college atmosphere is contagious and there is always something interesting happening. The sporting events are fun as well as the University of Washington Huskies provide a strong presence in the PAC-10 conference. Husky Stadium plays host to numerous team events each year, as well as concerts and other events.
Some of the things you can search for in our U District website are listings by category like apartments, restaurants, and more. Search any key term such as street fair, farmers market, bars, food bank, bike, physical therapy and find it here. We hope you enjoy your visit and keep coming back to UDistrict.com!
