Gas Work Park
Free: All time As the name suggests, Gas Work Park is a park with remnants of the former gas plant. It is easily the strangest park in Seattle, and may rank among the strangest in the world. Part of the plant was repurposed into a playbarn. There’s also a man-made kite-flying mound. The park site...
Market Theater Gum Wall
Free: All time The Market Theater Gum Wall is a local landmark in downtown Seattle. The wall is a box office for Market Theater. Bored patrons waiting in long lines began sticking their chewing gum onto the wall and the tradition continues. Theater workers scraped the gum away twice but eventually gave up and decided...
Bainbridge Island Vineyards and Winery Tour
Free: Sundays 2pm Bainbridge Island Vineyards and Winery is a family-run operation. Every Sunday afternoon, Gerard gives a tour of the picturesque vineyards while imparting his philosophy about viticulture and the connection between ecology, sustainability, beauty and food. Address: 8989 Day Road East, Bainbridge Is., WA 98110 Opening hours: Fri-Sun 11am – 5pm Phone: +1...
Freemont Troll
Free: All time The Fremont Troll (a.k.a. The Troll or the Troll Under the Bridge) is a public sculpture created four local artists. This colossal statue lives under the north end of the George Washington Bridge (Aurora Bridge). It was created with the goal of rehabilitation the area which was becoming a dumping ground and...
Free Sails With The Center For Wooden Boats
Free: All time The Center For Wooden Boats is a hand-on maritime museum where every visitor has opportunities to engage in heritage experiences. Admission to the center is free and free sailing on Lake Union take place every Sunday at 10am. It’s first-come first-served basis, so arrive early to secure a spot! Address: 1010 Valley...
Seattle Central Library
Free: All time Visiting libraries isn’t your idea of fun? View some photos of the Seattle Central Library and reconsider. This award-winning architecture is breathtaking in both its exterior and interior. The library comes with a coffee and sandwich shop. Wi-fi access is free. Its 10th floor offers a great view of Elliott Bay and...
Ye Olde Curiosity Shop
Free: All time Ye Olde Curiosity Shop is hailed as one of the “Seven Wonders of Seattle.” This sideshow-like museum/store is famous for its collection of mummies, shrunken heads, Indian totemic art, and other novelties. Address: 1001 Alaskan Way Seattle, WA 98104 Opening hours: Summer Mon-Sun 9am – 9:30pm; Winter Sun-Thu 10am – 6pm, Fri-Sat...
Pacific Rim Bonsai Collection
Free: All time Weyerhaeuser Company put together a collection of more than 50 miniature trees from Japan, China, Korea, Taiwan and Canada. The Pacific Rim Bonsai collection has been opened to public since 1989 and many of the trees have been sculpted for decades. Free guided tours are given on Sunday at noon. Address: 33663...
Olympic Sculpture Park
Free: All time The Olympic Sculpture Park is a nine-acre industrial site transformed into a green space for art. This contemporary waterfront park displays both permanent and visiting installations. It also offers art activities, performances, social dancing, yoga, and other event during summer. Address: 2901 Western Avenue, Seattle, WA 98121 Opening hours: Daily May –...
