3.21.2026-Chasing my LOVE for cherry blossoms dreams has come true during this visit to UW, the…read morecherry blossoms at University of Washington and I am super grateful to be able to experience this in real life! Last year when I stopped by the campus, I was bummed as I was too early. It was so hard to plan a visit at time of blooms, due to cost of plane tickets. This year it was truly meant to be. * you can check on- line , there is a social media page to check on the blooms, this is the info. I got when I called the University to get some info. Parking $3. per hour, with park and pay by phone. The bathrooms are closed but portable toilets were available. When we went it was super crowded, expected as everyone is there to see the beautiful blooms, it was really hard to take a pic with others not being in the background but I will have to use vanish mode on my photos. hehe I took tons of photos, loaded about 40+ but not sure only 7 pics made it. Be sure to take all the photos you want in all different angles and different spots, hehe. It was hard to find the perfect spot so this is what I did. OMG, Wow, super happy, content, my heart is filled with joy, seeing the blooms, so beautiful, beautiful campus, I just loved being here. I am so happy, cried happy tears 3 times during this PNW trip.

As beautiful as this place is, it was hard to take good photos as there's too many people! I get it…read moreit's a popular spot and all, and there's not much anyone can do. Wished that cherry blossoms blooming lasted longer than 2 weeks!

Even though I'm not a baseball fan, I thought the Ken Griffey Jr. Statue was a great stop while…read morevisiting downtown Seattle. The statue is clean, well-maintained, and makes for a fantastic photo opportunity before or after a game. I noticed lots of people stopping to take pictures in front of it, and it's easy to find since it's located right near the entrance to the stadium. Whether you're a baseball enthusiast or just exploring the area, it's a fun landmark to check out and a nice tribute to a Seattle legend.

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.

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.

I had a great time at Georgetown Art Attack. The Georgetown drag is fun and great but don't skip…read morethe bus to the artist warehouse section of Georgetown. I missed that the first first time and left with an okay opinion of the event. The second time I hit up the massive warehouse area and was blown away with Georgetown has to offer for arts and crafting skills. The event went from okay to a calendar reminder event. The variety of artist and crafting skills is only matched by first Thursday and that's only because of all the museum being free.

I have decided I really love Georgetown. It is such an awesome and comfortable place to wander…read morearound. There is a wonderful, eclectic collection of businesses. And a wonderful, eclectic collection of people. And everyone is made to feel at home. No one cares about what you look like. Or what you're wearing. Or who you hang out with. If you are there for a good time and to cause no trouble, you are welcome. On the Second Saturday of each month, from 6:00-9:00 PM, the streets of Georgetown become even more outstanding when Art Attack takes over. During this time, business owners, many of whom are displaying the works of a local artist, open the doors to their shops and restaurants and galleries, and invite the all who want to come on in -- look at the art, check out the business, have a glass of wine, and just hang out, talk, and make friends. Some artists open their studios as well, which just makes the event even more interesting and fun. Everybody is very welcoming and friendly. And, when you've had you've had enough art or are just ready to rest your feet, you can go fill your tummy at one of Georgetown's many fabulous eateries. Art Attack is a great way to while away a few very enjoyable hours. With the weather only getting nicer at this point in the year, I can see myself being happily attacked by art several times during the coming months.

Bruun Idun is an awesome troll to see looking out to the Puget Sound. Located in Lincoln Park…read more The parking lot was packed when I arrived, and I parked in a nearby neighborhood. I walked about 25 minutes along the shoreline and saw several bunnies and squirrels along the way to Bruun Idun. Under a canopy of trees, peacefully playing an instrument or smoking a pipe. Use your imagination.

Inside Lincoln Park is this random troll named Bruun Idum. It is a little bit of a walk but you get…read moreto see the trees and everything so it wasn't bad. It might be about a 20-minute walk from the parking lot. But I believe it is well worth it! This troll has a wonderful background of trees and nature. Also, it looks kike it is blowing maybe a musical instrument. It states that the artist is making the trolls out of recycled products and his unique way to see and make something so awesome is great!

Sweet Lady Liberty sits on Alki Beach near Spuds Fish & Chips. Old Glory looks North to The…read moreMountains & Puget Sound and if you're walking then beach stop by and pledge your allegiance . I've walked by many a-times and paid my respects for LIFE , LIBERTY & PURSUIT of HAPPINESS! Freedom isn't cheap and this figurine reminds of that.

Weird to have a check-in spot for a street corner/neighborhood but what the hey. Admiral is the…read morecoolest area in West Seattle...even including the Junction and Alki. If we had our choice, we'd move down here in a heart beat.