Hangin' Out in the Historic Lake View Cemetery, Seattle's Capitol Hill

Hangin' Out in the Historic Lake View Cemetery, Seattle's Capitol Hill

Swing by Lake View Cemetery, a peaceful, Instagram-worthy spot nestled in Seattle's Capitol Hill since 1872. Say hi to the eternal dwellers of Hollywood action hero Bruce Lee, Princess Angeline, Chief Seattle's daughter, and an array of mesmerizing stories carved into stone slabs.

Step into Lake View Cemetery, a serene, history-drenched chill spot established way back in 1872, reflecting Seattle's roots and its OG residents. Our buddy Bruce Lee and Princess Angeline, Chief Seattle's daughter, are just two faces you'll find sharing a grave here. A visit to this hallowed ground is like hopping back in time, with names like the late poet Denise Levertov and former Washington State Chief Justice Walter B. Beals. You'll also run into monuments such as the Nisei War Memorial Monument and the United Confederate Veterans Memorial, where each stone shares an intriguing yarn. Notable mentions include Kurt Cobain, who was denied a burial spot near the Lee graves due to the crowd. And the United Confederate Veterans Memorial has been causing a scene ever since. But, in its own quirky way, the cemetery keeps Seattle buzzing.

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