Martin Luther King Way South, Mann

This neighborhood is very close knit with the common thread being music! The culture, the spirit, and the people seem to all flow with music as a way of life. Deemed as one of the fastest changing neighborhoods in Seattle, Central, is home to a wide variety of housing options and styles including Tudors, Cape Cods, Victorians, and tri-level designs. The neighborhood is close to downtown as well as Madrona and Capitol Hill which adds to the allure.

Some of the most prominent or well known landmarks in the neighborhood include the Mt. Zion Church, Catfish Corner, and Central Cinema. Garfield High School and the Community Center can also be found in the area. Garfield is located at 400 23rd Avenue.

With music as a prominent theme in the area, it is no wonder that the Central Area Community Festival can be found in these parts. Festival headquarters is located along Pike Street and provides music and culture to the people of Central Seattle. Seattle residents travel from all over the city to take part in the festival that promotes musical entertainment, fun, food, and lots of neighborly connections.