Welcome to Magnolia
Key Details
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WHAT TO EXPECT
Magnolia is surrounded by waterbut its solitude is its strength.
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THE LIFESTYLE
Recreation here was made for weekend mornings.
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UNEXPECTED APPEAL
Seattle’s most beloved public park.
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YOU'LL FALL IN LOVE WITH
City life is optional.
Around the Block
Magnolia:
Magnolia famously got its name in 1857 when Lieutenant George Davidson mistook the neighborhood’s madrona trees for magnolias. Neverthelessthe name stuck. This area has a long culture of fishingbeginning with the Duwamish peopleand todayMagnolia’s revered Fishermen’s Terminal serves as home to hundreds of commercial fishing boats and a full service seafood market. All in allMagnolia is known for its beautiful homes and a suburbanoasis-in-the-city appeal.
What to expect:
Magnolia is surrounded by waterbut its solitude is its strength.
This neighborhood is a peninsulasurrounded by Elliot Bay to the westSalmon Bay to the eastand Puget Sound to the northand the water makes its presence known. Access to the rest of Seattle is limited to the three bridges on the east side: EmersonDravusand Magnolia. Despite its convenient proximity to DowntownBallardand Queen AnneMagnolia’s residents are able to luxuriate in a quieter and slower pace of life.
The life:
Recreation here was made for weekend mornings.
The Magnolia Village operates as the center of the neighborhoodwhere you can find the post office and other necessities. It’s a great place to stroll on a Saturday afternoonwhere you can browse Magnolia’s Bookstore or visit Petit Pierre Bakerya cozyfamily-owned French cafe. They have more than eleven macaron flavors on any given day! Try the Nutella pop tart or the lemon meringue tarte (or maybe one of each). The Magnolia Farmers Marketoffered during Seattle’s warmer monthsoffers local producefresh seafoodand other artisanal goods.
Unexpected appeal:
Seattle’s most beloved public park.
Magnolia is home to a Seattle favorite. Discovery Parkan impressive 534 acre playgroundfeatures a 2.8 mile loop around the perimeter that is a favorite among Seattle trail runners. It is Seattle’s largest parkand never feels crowded due to its sheer size. Highlights also include the West Point Lighthouse and two miles of protected beaches. Visitors often spot wildlife thereincluding eaglesheronsseals and owls. On the other handMagnolia Parklocated on the Magnolia Bluffoffers a more groomed experiencewith picnic tablestennis courtsand stunning views of the Seattle skyline.
You'll fall in love with:
City life is optional.
By farthe best thing about Magnolia is the peace and quiet. While short bridges connect it to the rest of SeattleMagnolia residents are the ones who like to stay home over going out. After spending an evening watching the ferries and yachts go by with the sunset in the backgroundcould you blame them?
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