About the Neighborhood

At Antioch, you get the best of all worlds. The small, inviting campus has a friendly environment plus one of the country's most livable cities just outside its door.

The Only University Downtown

Antioch is in Belltown, on the northern edge of Seattle's downtown. Within walking distance you'll find eclectic shops, coffeehouses, residential areas and some of the city's finest ethnic and seafood restaurants.

It's also an easy walk from Antioch to downtown Seattle's bustling core. You have access to myriad businesses, cultural and retail areas with opportunities to enhance learning in the classroom. Many students do community projects, student teaching, etc., in downtown and other parts of the city and region. Plus, downtown Seattle is home to a thriving arts scene, including galleries, performing arts groups, the symphony and the Seattle Art Museum.

In the Shadow of the Needle

A few short blocks northwest of Antioch is Seattle Center, with its museums, numerous festivals, cultural events and the famous Space Needle. The historic monorail runs through Seattle Center and a block away from campus.

Whether you crave opera or pro basketball — and maybe dinner and a Washington wine or microbrew to go with it — you can find it in the neighborhoods near Antioch.

A Paradise for Nature Lovers

Outdoor activities abound in Seattle, whatever the season. People at Antioch love to take advantage of biking, skiing, hiking, kayaking, scuba diving and more. Seattle's proximity to Puget Sound, freshwater lakes, forests and mountains makes the area a natural classroom for studying sustainability issues and the environment.

Many points in the city and region offer breathtaking mountain and water views. Locations near campus include Myrtle Edwards Park and the main waterfront area.