Start at La Quinta on E. Denny Way
Begin your walk at La Quinta at 1710 E. Denny Way, an official city landmark. Its city record notes that a tight group of other protected buildings surrounds it, which makes it a natural first stop before you wander on.
More Landmarks to Look Up
Area records also name the Anhalt Apartment Building, the Hillcrest Apartment Building, Stevens School, the 1st Church of Christ, Scientist and the Seattle Hebrew Academy/Forest Ridge Convent. Browse the city's landmark records for details on each one before you plan a route that links them together.
Visit Two Historic Churches
Capitol Hill United Methodist Church
Head to 128 16th Ave E to see Capitol Hill United Methodist Church. It has carried official status as Seattle Landmark 82 since 1977, earning it a place on any landmark walk through the neighborhood.
St Joseph's Church
Continue to St Joseph's Church, a Catholic church built in 1930 and run by the Jesuits, now recognized as Seattle Landmark No. 67. Its parish dates back to 1907 and has a long record of social justice work and LGBTQ ministry.
Find Green Space, Big and Small
The Seattle Japanese Garden
Spend an unhurried afternoon at the Seattle Japanese Garden, which spreads across 3.5 acres at the south end of the Washington Park Arboretum. Designed by a team from Tokyo and dedicated in 1960, it is now city landmark number 317, complete with a working teahouse and seasonal festivals throughout the year. Dig into its landmark history, and check the official site for current hours and admission before you go, since both can change.
Seven Hills Park
At 16th and Howell, this small park features seven boulders that stand for Seattle's seven hills. The site was fenced in September 2025 and was expected to remain closed through the end of that year, so confirm its status with Seattle Parks before you visit.
Playfields and Neighborhood Parks
City records also list Louisa Boren Park, Miller Playfield, Miller Triangle, Washington Park Playfield and Prentis I. Frazier Park in the area. Pause at any of them for some breathing room between your landmark stops.
