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🌿 Wallingford & U District: Gas Works Views, Campus Eats & Neighborhood Hits

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Mikey Stark

My Wallingford–U District loop — Gas Works sunsets, UW campus wander, Ave coffee, and the neighborhood tables and scoop shops I actually hit between the parks.

Industrial towers, kite hill, and Lake Union skyline views — my go-to Wallingford sunset when the weather finally clears.

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The multi-use trail that stitches Wallingford to the U District — I roll or stroll it past Gas Works when I want water and bikes instead of traffic.

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Cedar longhouse vibes on Lake Union with alder-smoked salmon — classic north-shore seafood when I want a view with dinner.

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Lake Union waterfront plates and that patio glow — my special-occasion Wallingford dinner when the skyline is the side dish.

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The original 1954 Dick's on 45th — Deluxe, fries, and a shake when I want pure Seattle late-night nostalgia.

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The original scoop shop on 45th with the parklet out front — balsamic strawberry after a Gas Works walk is my move.

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Pho and that free cream puff on 45th — my reliable Wallingford bowl when the rain makes soup mandatory.

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Rubber chickens, novelty chaos, and the museum vibe — I duck in whenever Wallingford needs something wonderfully weird.

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Quirky rooms and hearty pasta on Wallingford Avenue — my neighborhood Italian when I want comfort over scene.

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Arabic coffee, shakshuka, and sandwiches on 45th — my newer Wallingford cafe stop when I want something beyond the usual latte.

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Neighborhood cocktails and late energy on 45th — my Wallingford nightcap when dinner turns into one more round.

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The old schoolhouse turned shop cluster on 45th — I poke through the courtyard stores when I want a slow neighborhood browse.

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Tennis, play area, and summer wading-pool energy — my quiet green break when 45th feels busy.

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The classic loop just north of Wallingford — I join the walkers and ducks when I want a longer outdoor circuit.

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Brick plaza at the heart of campus — my starting point for a UW wander before the libraries and cherry trees.

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Gothic reading room vibes on campus — I step inside for that cathedral hush even when I'm not checking out a book.

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Cherry blossoms and brick pathways when spring hits — my favorite campus photo loop any season the trees look dramatic.

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Rainier Vista's big fountain on the UW axis — I pause here for mountain views when the clouds actually cooperate.

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Natural history and culture on campus — dinosaurs, Northwest collections, and a museum day without leaving the U District.

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Contemporary art on the UW edge — free admission and rotating shows when I want gallery quiet after campus walking.

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The Ave institution for books, purple gear, and campus supplies — I always browse even if I only came for a notebook.

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Seattle's original espresso bar tucked in the alley off the Ave — my classic U District coffee when I want history with the caffeine.

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Organic brunch and the famous toppings bar on Roosevelt — my U-neighborhood breakfast when the line is worth it.

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Gyros and falafel on NE 43rd since the '70s — my cheap, filling Ave-adjacent lunch that still tastes like home.

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Bulk teas and a cozy Ave teahouse — I settle in with a pot when espresso would be too much for studying energy.

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Waterfront Mexican on Boat Street with kayaks downstairs — Baja-ish plates when I want campus-adjacent and lakeside.

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Campus-area brewpub on the Ave — my casual pint and pub-grub stop when UW evenings need a low-key landing.

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Gray salt caramels and serious chocolate at U Village — my treat stop when campus shopping turns into dessert.

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