Sylvan Grove Theater and Columns
The Sylvan Grove Theater and Columns, also known as the Sylvan Grove Theater or simply the Sylvan Theater, is a sylvan theater located on the University of Washington campus in Seattle, Washington.
A theatre inside Seattle
You can stay in Seattle
Sylvan Grove Theater and Columns is inside Seattle, which has 201 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 66–77°. When to go ↓
An airport 9 miles away
King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI) has airline service, about 9 miles from Sylvan Grove Theater and Columns.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Seattle. Green months are the mild ones.
Sylvan Grove Theater and Columns
The Sylvan Grove Theater and Columns, also known as the Sylvan Grove Theater or simply the Sylvan Theater, is a sylvan theater located on the University of Washington campus in Seattle, Washington. Within the theater are four 24 foot (7.3 m) tall Ionic columns from the original University building downtown, constructed in 1861. They are some of the oldest-standing architectural pieces in Seattle. It has been called "one of the most beautiful places on campus."
The columns were named "Loyalty", "Industry", "Faith", and "Efficiency" (LIFE) by University Comptroller Herbert T. Condon and Edmond S. Meany, head of the History Department.
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Where to stay near Sylvan Grove Theater and Columns
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Seattle (201) and Bellevue (39).
- 1Space Needle
- 2Climate Pledge Arena
- 3Lumen Field
- 4Husky Stadium
- 5T-Mobile Park
- 6Seattle Underground
- 7Lake Washington
- 8Museum of Pop Culture
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Sylvan Grove Theater and Columns | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle | in town | — | 201 148 hotels · 8 motels · 32 inns & B&Bs · 7 lodges & cabins · 5 hostels · 1 campground | 784,777 | $939K | D− |
| Bellevue | 8 mi southeast | 10 min | 39 37 hotels · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 154,193 | $1,340K | C− |
| SeaTac | 14 mi south | 20 min | 49 39 hotels · 7 motels · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 RV park | 34,578 | $520K | D |
| Tukwila | 12 mi south | 20 min | 24 23 hotels · 1 motel | 22,003 | $489K | D− |
| Kirkland | 6 mi northeast | 10 min | 11 10 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 97,410 | $1,115K | B− |
| Lynnwood | 12 mi north | 20 min | 19 17 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 RV park | 42,132 | $687K | D− |
| Redmond | 9 mi east | 15 min | 12 12 hotels | 82,506 | $1,168K | C |
| Bothell | 10 mi northeast | 15 min | 11 7 hotels · 1 campground · 3 RV parks | 52,199 | $925K | B− |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Sylvan Grove Theater and Columns
Other well-known places within 5 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
Big draw13 mi LookoutSpace Needle
Big draw23 mi Stadium & arenaClimate Pledge Arena
Big draw34 mi Stadium & arenaLumen Field
4in town Stadium & arenaHusky Stadium
54 mi Stadium & arenaT-Mobile Park
64 mi Ancient siteSeattle Underground
73 mi LakeLake Washington
83 mi MuseumMuseum of Pop CulturePhoto credits
Space Needle: Another Believer, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Climate Pledge Arena: Sea Cow, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Lumen Field: "Smart Destinations", GoSeattleCard.com, and Go Seattle Card Blog, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Husky Stadium: Atomic Taco, CC BY-SA 2.0 · T-Mobile Park: MyName (Cacophony), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Seattle Underground: Mark Hursh, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lake Washington: Maltesen at da.wikipedia, Public domain · Museum of Pop Culture: EMP|SFM, CC BY-SA 3.0
Visiting Sylvan Grove Theater and Columns
Is Sylvan Grove Theater and Columns in Seattle?
Yes. It’s inside Seattle, WA.
When is the best time to visit Sylvan Grove Theater and Columns?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 66–77°.
What is the closest airport to Sylvan Grove Theater and Columns?
King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI), about 9 miles away. The nearest big hub is Seattle–Tacoma (SEA), about 14 miles.
Where should I stay near Sylvan Grove Theater and Columns?
Seattle (in town, 201 places to stay), Bellevue (8 mi, 39 places to stay) and SeaTac (14 mi, 49 places to stay).
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