The majority of the neighborhoods in Seattle are safe for tourists to explore, particularly in the daytime. West Seattle, Magnolia, Fremont, Phinney Ridge, and Columbia City are some of the safest neighborhoods with lower overall crime rates.
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Many neighborhoods are walkable, particularly those with large commercial areas. You can easily walk around some of Seattle's best neighborhoods like downtown Seattle, Capitol Hill, and Fremont. Walking is a great option if you want to check out all the city's nooks and crannies and find hidden gems.
But with aptly placed staircases, amenities and employment opportunities on every corner, and bus routes linking most neighborhoods, Seattle is actually a very walkable city. In fact, it's No. 8 among the most walkable cities in the country.
It's common knowledge in the area that in the morning, between 8:00am-10:00am, traffic will be heavier going into Seattle. In the evening, between 3:00pm-6:00pm, traffic is heavier leaving Seattle.
Downtown Seattle is the most walkable part of the city with a Walk Score of 98. You can run most of your errands on foot. While you're out and about, enjoy the stunning waterfront scenery, the shopping, and one of the hundreds of restaurants in the community.