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    Jakob Two Trees

    4.9 (15 reviews)

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    Jakob
    Amber S.

    Sooo cool!!! Plenty of parking, easy to get to. No wait to take pics. Ginormous wooden troll, totally worth it.

    So cool!
    Kathryn Y.

    These amazing trolls. I was in Issaquah for the morning and couldn't resist a visit to Jakob Two Trees. Behind the community center and not far up the path. Loads of parking. I always forget how cool and huge these sculptures are. Such details and the size. Wow! Happy troll hunting. SYOY!

    Jakob from the 'off trail' side
    Jen W.

    Jakob two Trees is located along the Rainier Trail just south of the Issaquah Community Center. A limited amount of parking may be available in the Community center parking lot. Walk toward the trail with the building on your right. Jakob is a short walk up the trail on your right. The artist, Thomas Dambo, uses found materials and recycles them into fun, magnificent works of art the whole family can enjoy. Jakob Two Trees has a necklace full of bird houses. Although high enough off the ground to keep them private, with all the visitors I'm not sure Jakob makes an ideal next building location. Jakob stands between two living trees in a small clearing by the side of the path. Here you will find a small sign stating Snoqualmie Tribe is a proud supporter, a fence seperating the open space from a protected wet land and a downed tree trunk that has been preserved as a seat. The gentlemen in my group had a good time peeking around Jakob's legs playing a sort of 'peek-a-boo' game with those of us in front of the giant troll. It's easy enough to walk to the back of the troll either through the legs, or around the tree trunks. Jakob, like all the artists trolls, will over time decay and return to the earth, so be sure to stop by soon. Jakob is one of six trolls in the PNW, part of the Way of the Bird King project. The others are on Bainbridge Island, in Ballard, Seattle, Portland, Vashon Island and West Seattle. I only had a chance to visit Jakob this visit, but will return and hunt down the others! This is a fun family outing and a short, easy walk for little ones. The Rainier trail is stroller and wheel chair accessible. Issaquah Community Center parking lot has handicapped accessible parking spots.

    Did a "peering" angle" of Jakob standing between the two trees.
    Alden C.

    Jakob Two Trees is one of Thomas Dambo's statues. It is one of the six that is nestled in the corner of the Pacific Northwest. After Jakob I just have two left to find in the area and then I'd need to look eastward for more. Jakob is the troll located in Issaquah and is right off of an urban path or bike path... I guess it depends how you want to use it. To get to Jakob the best way is to park your car near the Issaquah Community Center, find the trail which it's on the east side of the main building, away from downtown and just stroll along the trail for several minutes. You will know when you find him even before you see him because these trolls attract small crowds of people and so far with all the troll hunting I've done so far is the first indication that I'm close. Parking is easier said than done and since it's right close to downtown it's congested so have patience in finding a spot. In fact this might be the most challenging part for finding the troll. Jakob is pretty cool as is all the Dambo statues as he is standing between two trees with his hands on each one with a big grin on his face. I got all kinds of great camera angles of Jakob and it was pretty cool to see a handful of painted rocks at his feet which was once a huge craze in the Tacoma area in which people would decorate rocks and hide them like Easter eggs in parks and such for others to find all year long so that was blast from the more recent past to observe as well!

    Jakob
    Willy M.

    This is my favorite one in Seattle area from Dambo, most whimsical! It's located in Issaquah area, not far off I-90. Parking is easy at the Issaquah Community Center, you just walk down the paved trail, and you'll see it. Walk past the dog park area. Barely a 5 min walk from the parking area. Jakob looks really cool with both hands holding onto the trees. It was pretty busy when we got there, a lot of people taking photos, waiting for people to get their butts out of the way so you can get your photos etc. It was a nice day, we walked around a bit more, our photo op only took like 10 mins. May as well make the trip a little more worth it by taking a stroll. Worth checking out in my book.

    Mojdeh S.

    All of the Dambo Trolls are amazing in their own right. This one's most impressive feature is the way the hands wrap around the trees; so real, so gentle. We especially loved the braided bracelet gracing one wrist. Easily accessible from a paved, flat path. The challenge if you're visiting from out of town: Google Maps takes you to a school bus lot with no troll parking! You have to continue beyond the school buses to find a tiny, gravel lot that accommodates about 5 cars, then cross the intersection at the street to the Rainier Trailhead. We heard that you may also park near the baseball fields (they have more spots), but we didn't find it easily when looking briefly at the map.

    Gentle Giant
    Gina B.

    It's always great to stumble upon one of these trolls made by Thomas Dambo. I've seen three now, and Jakob Two Trees is my favorite. On a Friday, late afternoon, I walked south on Rainier Trail to find Jakob Two Trees. It was an easy, pleasant walkway that feels like you're both in the forest, but near the street. Once I saw a big crowd of people looking to the right, I knew it had to be the troll. Sure enough, everyone was taking turns photographing each other in front of it. Honestly, this wasn't as crowded as when I'd seen the other two trolls, but that could be because of the day and time I went. This time, I passed the crowd to walk further down the path, then came back when it was less congested. I love the level of creativity that goes into the use of scrap materials. Jakob Two Trees has long locks of hair that look like big stretched out twigs. They are neatly tied into a ponytail behind him. His giant hands wrap around two trees, as he looks down on us little humans with a gentle smile. To top it off, he even wears a necklace of BIRDHOUSES. It felt like he had already been there for hundreds of years, chillin' and being one with nature. I just hope that next time I can visit when there are even less people around, so that I could stand and stare at the details on this awesome sculpture for longer. For now, I'll have to depend on the photos.

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    Eva M.

    Jakob Two Trees is so adorable!! At 14 feet tall, he is impossible to miss. Some logistics first: On Google Maps, you will find two indentifiers for Jakob Two Trees. The one next to some hash-cross lines is while you park. Then you walk maybe 2 minutes on the Rainier Trail to find the JTT. Very easy. Jakob Two Trees is part of the Nordic Trolls series from the imagination of Thomas Dambo, a Danish environmental artist. They are all magnificent! JTT is one of six in the PNW. The other trolls are on Bainbridge Island, Ballard, Seattle, Portland, Vashon Island, and West Seattle. Made entirely from recycled materials, Jakob and the other trolls are large-scale public art installations that tell a tale of protecting nature and honoring the land and waterways. JTT wears a necklace of birdhouses over his fur, inviting forest creatures to come spend an afternoon with him. JTT is the first troll to have a ponytail, with a band made by the Snoqualmie Tribe holding his hair in place. He wears a braided bracelet on his right wrist, too. The details on him are so charming. We visited JTT on a very busy day during the Issaquah Salmon Festival. Visitors were very polite, each group waiting their turn to take photos. I hope Jakob will survive the elements for many, many years!

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    Bettie Page House

    Bettie Page House

    4.6(9 reviews)
    16.7 miUniversity 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

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    The Wall of Death

    The Wall of Death

    3.3(23 reviews)
    15.9 miUniversity 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.

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    Star Wars Mural - Arepa food truck with mural

    Star Wars Mural

    4.8(5 reviews)
    52.3 mi

    Olympia buildings are covered in murals which makes the buildings entertaining to look at…read more The Star Wars mural is located on a building, in a lot, with three food trucks. The lot has a picnic table for those interested in ordering from the food trucks. Paid street parking is available. While I enjoyed the Star Wars mural, I liked the superhero mural much better. Keep up the artsy work Olympia!

    "Honey, let's go check out the Star Wars mural."…read more (silence) There are many times when I suspect that Mr. K rolls his eyes on our little road trips. We are going where? To see what? I came across this local gem when browsing the highest rated spots in Olympia. It was an easy stroll from the center of town and just a couple blocks from the Olympia Coffee Roasting Company. When asking a local for directions to the mural, he informed me that his friend created the mural and although it is a caricature, all characters are truthful in their representation. He was dead serious when describing the artist's motivation. This is when I turn to Mr. K and nod knowingly. Just stick with me, kid. The mural is painted on the side of an apartment building and is in good condition. Someone actually has their apartment in the Death Star. **jealous** The grassy area alongside the building appears to be home to the only food cart in town, so it was a fun little journey of discovery. Not to say all my wanderings are successful. But in this case, the Force was with me.

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    Giant Red Twin Popsicle

    Giant Red Twin Popsicle

    4.2(13 reviews)
    15.6 miBelltown

    "The Red Popsicle" by Catherine Mayer located on the corner of Fourth Street and Blanchard Avenue…read morein Downtown Seattle in the Belltown neighborhood. This is one of those public art pieces I heard about and had to go find. We were at Pikes Place and decided to set on a mission to find it and it wasn't to far away. It's a cool sculpture in person and is 17-feet tall. One of those little touristy things I wanted to do and now craving a red popsicle. It's a cool piece to checkout.

    Admittedly, there may be better views of the New Year's Eve fireworks show at the Seattle Space…read moreNeedle, but "The Popsicle" on the corner of 4th Avenue and Blanchard Street is where it's at for us. We've celebrated NYE here many times and witnessed many things (including a marriage proposal that included the "fine print" disclaimer of "I will propose to you for real...someday." ‍ While you may or may not witness anything like a sorta/kinda marriage proposal when you visit, the views from this spot of the Space Needle and the fireworks show are only obstructed by a few power lines and tree branches (and this year some lingering clouds). This viewing location is easily walkable from most downtown hotels (our walk was approximately 12 minutes) and has felt safe each year to us with just two recommendations. Be sure to remain on the streets where the largest number of pedestrians are traveling and be sure to completely avoid walking on 3rd Avenue. A brand new year has been christened and hopeful new resolutions abound. Who knows? Maybe we'll meet 'ya at "The Popsicle" next year! And that's...Henry's Take. #seattlepopsicle #seattlenye #happynewyearseattle

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    The Red Popsicle by Catherine Mayer. AKA Giant Red Twin Popsicle & the Popsicle.

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    Overlooked Art Tour

    Overlooked Art Tour

    4.8(5 reviews)
    14.8 miPioneer Square

    This tour made me so happy. Kevin and Russ were enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and their passion (and…read morenerdiness) for the public arts was infectious and endearing. I'll never walk over another hatch cover the same again. I'm excited to go home and see what's beneath my feet there. I would highly recommend this off the beaten path tour to anyone and i'll be happy to do it again the next time i'm back in Seattle. Thanks guys!

    I am always looking for low cost, less formal ways to learn about places I either live in or visit…read moreand have done many free tours both in Seattle and while traveling. I learned about this tour from a friend and I think it's fairly new. At any rate, interesting tour. Not your typical here's the city and these are some of the landmarks and here are some fun facts. The difference is this tour was focused around the public art that can be seen everyday along the streets and sidewalks, built into the infrastructure, in the form of manhole covers or hatches as they are referred to. The folks conducting the tour included information of the various artistic manhole covers, combining it with first hand information from the artists and discussed the history of the work and how it fits into the identity of Seattle. They also provide information on the history of the city and how Seattle became the city you see as you take the tour. Pretty neat concept exploring aspects of the city that folks often take for granted as they pass by. Another fun fact about this tour is that it evolved out of an art project. I thought that was particularly interesting. Some of the prints, etc are pretty cool and again not what you would typically expect or encounter from one of these free tours. I'd recommend this tour to anybody to who wants to learn more about the history of Seattle, who appreciates public art or art in general and who has a free hour or so on a Saturday morning.

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