We refer to the northwestern most area of Seattle as Northgate, named after the mall in this area. The easiest way to find Northgate is to take Interstate-5 Exit 173. Exit 173 exits to Northgate Way the main east / west arterial in the Northgate area. Northgate Mall is just east of the exit.

This area of Seattle is within the city limits and is located east of I-5 and five miles north of downtown Seattle. It is bordered to north by the City of Shoreline and the City of Lake Forest Park.

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The Lake City neighborhood is also located in this area of Seattle. It is in the northeast quadrant of this area along Lake Washington.

Shopping

Northgate Mall was the first covered shopping mall in the country opening its doors in 1950. In 1997 the mall underwent a significant expansion which enclosed the open walkways keeping the winter weather from the shoppers in the mall. Plans are in the works for another major Neighborhoods map is loading...... renovation which will add some 100,000 square feet to the mall. Currently the mall offers over 130 specialty stores anchored by popular department stores and a large food court.

Northgate Mall

401 NE Northgate Way.

Seattle, WA 98125

Phone: (206) 362-4777

Visit their web site.

Lake City Way

This busy street is filled with strip malls and car dealerships. It has an increasing number of ethnic restaurants and shops. The businesses in this area sponsor the Lake City summer festival which includes a street festival, a vintage car and motorcycle show, children’s activities and more. For more information contact the Lake City chamber of commerce.

Greater Lake City Chamber of Commerce
12345 30th Avenue NE.

Seattle, WA 98125

http://www.lakecitychamber.org/

The Lake City Summer Festival

This early August street festival has been held for over 60 years. You’ll see antique cars, vintage motorcycles, and other attractions.

http://www.lakecityfestival.com/

Entertainment

Civic Light Opera

If you love musical theatre you will love this semi-professional troupe. Civic Light Opera produces 4 main stage musicals every year and a youth theater camp every summer. Performances are held at the Magnuson Community Recreation Center and range in price from $25 to $35 per performance.

Civic Light Opera

7400 Sand Point Way NE #101N.

Seattle, Washington 98115

http://www.clo-musicaltheatre.org/

Parks

Matthews Beach Park is located at the corner of NE 93^rd Street and Sand Point Way NE. This park is Seattle’s largest waterfront swimming park with beaches staffed with lifeguards from 11 AM to 7 PM from June 24 through September 4. There are picnic tables with grills, basketball courts, a swimming raft, children’s play area, and restroom facilities in the park. Dogs are not allowed in this park in the beaches or children’s play areas.

The park is also a stop on the Burke-Gilman Trail which offers walkers, runners, cyclists, and skaters miles of trail along Lake Washington, through the University District, along Lake Union, and into the Freemont area along the Lake Washington Ship Canal.

Matthews Beach Park web site:

http://www.cityofseattle.net/parks/parkspaces/MatthewsBeachPark/beach.htm

Burke-Gilman Trail web site:

http://www.cityofseattle.net/parks/BurkeGilman/bgtrail.htm

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