Wallingford

Wallingford is a casual and family-friendly spot that bustles with fun - home to parks, many student hangouts, and highly-rated restaurants. The University of Washington is right next door, which makes Wallingford a popular neighborhood to live for many students. Many locals recommend Wallingford due to its convenient location, but also for its numerous social hubs and hotspots in town. Wallingford is most well-known for the insanely popular Gas Works Park. This park used to be an oil plant but now acts as a 20-acre field for picnics, family-fun events, and beautiful city views.

Wallingford is not only popular for its hotspots and must-see destinations, but also for its food scene. There are plenty of places available when hungry or thirsty in this neighborhood. Bars in the area include The Octopus Bar, Pacific Inn Pub, Bar House, and The Park Pub. Restaurants include Harvest Beat, Tilth Restaurant, RockCreek Seafood & Spirits, Art of the Table, and Westward. With its welcoming attitude and because it has so much to offer, Wallingford is a great place to live for students, families, and professionals alike.