The Columbia City Landmark Historic District is located in Seattle's south end, approximately seven miles from city center. Its close proximity to freeways, Beacon Hill, Seward Park, Lake Washington, and Mount Baker make it a focal destination in the Rainier Valley. DRIVING DIRECTIONS FROM MAPQUEST GENERAL DIRECTIONS VIA I-5 SOUTH/NORTH Take the COLUMBIAN WAY S exit Continue on COLUMBIAN WAY S Continue on 15TH AVE S Bear Left on S COLUMBIAN WAY Bear Right on S ALASKA ST Turn Right on RAINIER AVE S BUSES From the University District and downtown Seattle, buses 7 and 9 will drop you off on Rainier Avenue South at Edmunds Street. More bus information