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    Ballard Bridge

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    Adela R.

    This bridge is one of the only ways to get to and from ballard! I wish this bridge was higher up so it wouldn't have to open so much. It makes sense though being in ballard with all the boats entering/ leaving through the locks. It really sucks when the bridge breaks too in the summer! There is a whole twitter account making jokes about this. Overall it's another form of transportation in Seattle! While the bridge is up enjoy the nice view of the water and all the boats though!

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    12 years ago

    I like this bridge when it's not up! Short and sweet! But, when it's up, oh man!! You don't want to know!

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    10 years ago

    It's a draw bridge and goes up and down every 15 minutes in the spring and summer... How I loath this bridge

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    10 years ago

    It's really good at opening and closing. What more could you ask for from a drawbridge?

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    13 years ago

    Yay! I'm a fan! This is almost as strange as rating a gas station. Great bridge, use it all the time.

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    Fremont Troll

    Fremont Troll

    (836 reviews)

    Fremont

    A fun experience, a bit off the beaten path in the Fremont neighborhood of Seattle…read more We ventured from downtown to check out the troll. Very easy access via a city bus route. After a short stroll down a well-designed dirt path, we found the giant troll. The troll is great for photos and has a sign that describes the history of the troll. My kids enjoyed climbing around the area, too. Facing the opposite direction from the troll is a very cool bridge that creates some awesome cathedral-like architecture. There is lots to do in Fremont, and even though the troll is kind of a one-and-done deal, it's worth checking out simply to explore the rest of the neighborhood and awesome surrounding businesses. Enjoy your troll hunt!

    A visit to the Fremont Troll under the Aurora Bridge is a fun and quirky Seattle stop. Sculpted in…read more1990 by four artists after a competition launched by the Fremont Arts Council to help combat the garbage and clutter that had been collecting under bridges, the troll has become one of the city's most iconic public art pieces. It's a great destination to bring out-of-town visitors--like me--to check out another troll! As a fan of the whimsical trolls created by Thomas Dambo, this was a must-see. Street parking is available nearby, making it an easy stop while exploring the neighborhood. I'd personally recommend not climbing on the troll due to safety concerns, although many people were doing so when we visited. Either way, it's a unique photo opportunity and a classic Seattle experience.

    The Wall of Death

    The Wall of Death

    (23 reviews)

    University District

    I mean, what can be said about this strange abandoned art installation that hasn't been said…read morealready. It's not a great area, there's currently a homeless encampment right behind it. It has a chain link fence surrounding it giving it a 'We haven't torn this down yet' vibe. Being from the Bay Area and having seen pieces created at The Crucible I personally would call it exceptionally lazy art - if you're generous with the word 'art'. It's a sign, with some pointed cylinders around it. In my opinion the painted pieces at Gas Works are more interesting. I personally think it's only a matter of time before they tear it out and make it into another park so all in all, it's an easy skip.

    At one point, I'm sure The Wall of Death was a very cool public art installation in Seattle. It's a…read morepermanently sited installation located along the Burke-Gilman Trail under the University Bridge along NE 40th Street. It was designed and built by Mowry Baden and his son Colin in 1993. While the exhibit sounds ominous, it's neither a memorial or some gothic art piece. Instead, it's a tribute to the structure used to perform "the wall of death," a motorcycle and miniature automobile stunt. While it looks like it was initially quite amazing, The Wall of Death has largely fallen victim to time and graffiti and it's really that graffiti that negatively impacts the appeal of the exhibit. The exhibit includes the cylinder itself on the south side of the Burke-Gilman Trail, as well as a concrete ramp to the north of the trail, which includes a "series of stylized metal chairs mounted to the existing concrete bridge columns and serves as the stands from which the stunts were viewed. The exhibit was originally intended as interactive with skateboarders intended to use it. However, after several skateboarding accidents including one involving a head-on collision between a skateboarder and a cyclist the exhibit was adapted, by Baden himself, to include 25 concrete parking stops. At this point, the exhibit is somewhat fenced in and much more difficult to access. However, it remains one of the more intriguing public art exhibits in Seattle and is still free to see. It's listed in Atlas Obscura. The exhibit was also reportedly damaged on 11/15/20 when a homeless camp tent caught fire. The exhibit is made of concrete, steel, and aluminum and measures 16' x 65' x 30'. It's easy to access the exhibit from the Burke Gilman Trail in the University District. It's near University of Washington housing and only a few blocks from Lake Union. The trail itself is wheelchair friendly and accessible quite easily.

    Fremont Solstice Parade - Get the summer freak show on for 2019

    Fremont Solstice Parade

    (49 reviews)

    Fremont

    This epic parade has been one of the highlights of my summer so far. Held in one of Seattle's most…read morecharming, popular and historic neighborhoods this event begins with the infamous Naked Bike Ride and ends with the entire crowd of onlookers joining the parade! In between are eclectic floats, colorful costumes, and loads of people just having fun. If you want to see the parade, the best thing to do is get there early and grab a spot at one of the many MANY restaurants and bars that line the route. Parking is slim pickings, so public transit or rideshare are the best options. After the parade, the fun continues with an "after-party" (and beer garden) at Gasworks Park, where you'll likely spot some still-naked bike riders wandering about too. This parade is a quintessential Seattle event, and I'm definitely adding it to my must-do list for next year!

    Fremont Solstice Parade is pretty much the highlight of the Fremont Solstice Fair…read more Naked bike ride is what people line up on the streets to see! Never seen something like this before until I moved here, very Seattle!!! Most of the riders have body paint on with cool designs to take some of the attention away from the "lady garden" or the "gentleman sausage", but we all cant help but look. There are also handful of riders that just go straight up buck nekkid with no body paint! You will see all kinds of shapes & sizes during the bike parade, see all kinds of unique costumes and bike decorations too. Other than that its a regular parade with a marching band, some small floats, some entertainment, and stuff they throw into the crowd.

    Bettie Page House

    Bettie Page House

    (9 reviews)

    University District

    I don't want to say that I was staying in a weird neighborhood while I was in Seattle, but being…read morejust over a mile away from the Bettie Page House left me no other option one early morning than to head out by wheelchair to check it out. Smack dab in the middle of Seattle's worst heatwave ever, I can still easily say it was worth the effort for a glimpse of this private residence that features an 18' Bettie Page and even more recently has added the one and only Divine. The house is located in the Ravenna district adjacent to the University District (where I was staying). Commissioned by the owner in 2006, the artwork has been vandalized once (it came back better than ever) and has been threatened by the city at one point with $100 daily fines. because of the "graffiti" on the home. Of course, no fine ever happened and Bettie Page is still alongside the home's exterior wall. Interestingly enough, the home is right across the street from a Mormon Temple. Bettie is adorned with her usual black panties and thigh-highs, a gutter conveniently crosses her chest area. The house is a little tricky to get to, though the mural is easily visible from I-5 near the 65th Street exit. As this is a private home, there is no "admission." Essentially, this is public art visible from a sidewalk or street. If you're in the Seattle area, it's definitely worth checking out and most likely a "must see" for true Bettie Page (or Divine) fans.

    Add this to your list Roadside America…read more We've been to the usual Space Needle, Pike's Place Market but, if you're up for something new and unusual --- this is it. Welcome to the Bettie Page and Drag Queen Divine house! After driving around the area that Google Maps told us it was without finding it; we realized it might be across the damn freeway. So, might want to consider that if you haven't found it lol

    Ballard Bridge - localflavor - Updated May 2026

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