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Map: Where to get started catching Pokémon around Seattle

New to Pokémon Go? Here's the best places to get you in the game

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As if you haven't already noticed, Pokémon Go has taken the country by storm and the Seattle area is no different. Folks are wandering the streets of Seattle, Bellevue, and elsewhere in search Pokéstops, training gyms, and those tiny creatures themselves.

Some may roll their eyes but the game is getting a lot of people outside, getting them moving, and getting them to explore parts of the city they might not otherwise. Not to mention the groups of strangers coming together in their quests.

If you haven't played before and you're looking for a way to jump in, Curbed is mapping out the different neighborhoodsites and hotspots around Seattle where you get the most bang for your Pokébuck.

We're consulting sites such as the Pokémon Go Seattle subreddit but In order to create the most comprehensive map possible, Curbed needs your help. If you've spotted a good site or neighborhood not mapped below, speak up by sounding off in the comments or emailing seattle@curbed.com.
· Pokémon Go: The New Mobile Game Taking Cities by Storm [Curbed]
· Pokemon Go Seattle [Reddit]
· Pokémon Go players: Here’s where to find Pokémon around Seattle [ST]

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Cal Anderson Park

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Cal Anderson seems to be the place to go if you're just starting out. There are three Pokéstops here and it's been attracting crowds of other players since the weekend. According to some, all you have to do is sit and wait and the Pokemon will come to you.

Lake Union Park

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Lake Union Park appears to be crawling with Pokestops. In fact, if we were you we'd just walk around the park and then head up Terry Avenue. Seems like there's at least one every block for a while.

Bruce Lee's Grave

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Perhaps this is a bit morbid but if you've ever been looking for a reason to visit Bruce & Brandon Lee's gravesites, there's a gym located there. Make sure you look up from your phone to pay some respects at least a little while.

Westlake Park

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It's said that Westlake Park has three Pokestops close to one another.

Lawton Park

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Not only are there two Pokestops in the park but there's also gym located on Lawton Elementary School. Please don't be a weirdo hanging out by an elementary school all day, though.

Lincoln Park

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According to one person on PokemonGo Seattle, "Lincoln park is crawling with charmanders...Squirtles seem to just pop up at lured stops near water for me."

The Junction - West Seattle

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Three or four Pokestops touch in this hotspot. Take a walk around and you're sure to find them and whatever Pokemon are lurking nearby.

Fremont Bridge

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Looking at one Reddit map, there are at least six Pokestops within two blocks of the bridge.

Alki Lighthouse

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According to one Redditer, "On the lighthouse side, just where the public beach starts, three lures can be started and accessed from sitting in the middle."

Uwajimaya Village

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At least four Pokestops and one gym have been spotted in or around Uwajimaya Village. Great opportunity to walk around I-District if you've never done it.

Lava Lounge

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One person on Twitter says "Shortys/Lava Lounge is the greatest Pokémon catching spot in all of Seattle. 4 Stops within each bar's range."

Green Lake Park

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Green Lake seems to be swarming in Pokemon. Maybe just hit the lake loop trail and see what you find on your way. Just make sure you don't stand in the way of any runners or cyclists.

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

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If you happen to be taking a flight out of town, give yourself some extra time to run around the airport as there are multiple Pokestops where you can put out some lures to catch Pokemon.

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Cal Anderson Park

Cal Anderson seems to be the place to go if you're just starting out. There are three Pokéstops here and it's been attracting crowds of other players since the weekend. According to some, all you have to do is sit and wait and the Pokemon will come to you.

Lake Union Park

Lake Union Park appears to be crawling with Pokestops. In fact, if we were you we'd just walk around the park and then head up Terry Avenue. Seems like there's at least one every block for a while.

Bruce Lee's Grave

Perhaps this is a bit morbid but if you've ever been looking for a reason to visit Bruce & Brandon Lee's gravesites, there's a gym located there. Make sure you look up from your phone to pay some respects at least a little while.

Westlake Park

It's said that Westlake Park has three Pokestops close to one another.

Lawton Park

Not only are there two Pokestops in the park but there's also gym located on Lawton Elementary School. Please don't be a weirdo hanging out by an elementary school all day, though.

Lincoln Park

According to one person on PokemonGo Seattle, "Lincoln park is crawling with charmanders...Squirtles seem to just pop up at lured stops near water for me."

The Junction - West Seattle

Three or four Pokestops touch in this hotspot. Take a walk around and you're sure to find them and whatever Pokemon are lurking nearby.

Fremont Bridge

Looking at one Reddit map, there are at least six Pokestops within two blocks of the bridge.

Alki Lighthouse

According to one Redditer, "On the lighthouse side, just where the public beach starts, three lures can be started and accessed from sitting in the middle."

Uwajimaya Village

At least four Pokestops and one gym have been spotted in or around Uwajimaya Village. Great opportunity to walk around I-District if you've never done it.

Lava Lounge

One person on Twitter says "Shortys/Lava Lounge is the greatest Pokémon catching spot in all of Seattle. 4 Stops within each bar's range."

Green Lake Park

Green Lake seems to be swarming in Pokemon. Maybe just hit the lake loop trail and see what you find on your way. Just make sure you don't stand in the way of any runners or cyclists.

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

If you happen to be taking a flight out of town, give yourself some extra time to run around the airport as there are multiple Pokestops where you can put out some lures to catch Pokemon.