Is there an old city underneath Seattle?

The Seattle underground holds a unique history that includes devastation and destruction caused by fire. Present day Seattle was built on top of what was left of the burned city but evidence of the subterranean city is still visible when walking at street level.



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Pioneer Square Take a look at the remnants of the old town below street level on Bill Speidel's Underground Tour. Nearby, the Klondike Gold Rush National Historic Park interprets Seattle's critical role in the gold rush of 1897. And antique-hunters, gallery-walkers and bar-hoppers keep the neighborhood bustling.

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Visitors with a curiosity about the other side of Seattle's story need look no farther than a few feet below them, into the city's notorious Underground. Thanks to fascinating guided tours in the city's historic Pioneer Square neighborhood, venturing beneath the streets is a fairly easy feat.

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Visitors with a curiosity about the other side of Seattle's story need look no farther than a few feet below them, into the city's notorious Underground. Thanks to fascinating guided tours in the city's historic Pioneer Square neighborhood, venturing beneath the streets is a fairly easy feat.

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The reason for Seattle's moniker as the Emerald City is the abundant greenery in the area that persists all year long. While the deciduous trees shed their leaves in late fall, Seattle has a vast number of evergreen trees that remain green and beautiful all year long.

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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.

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Location: Tours depart from Doc Maynard's Public House in Pioneer Square, 614 First Avenue. Ticket Prices: $22 Adult (18-59 yrs); $20 Senior (60+ yrs) and Student (13-17 yrs or with valid college ID); $10 Youth (7-12 yrs); Kids 6 and under are admitted free, but may find the tour challenging.

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