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    Fremont Troll

    Fremont Troll

    4.3(837 reviews)
    2.2 miFremont

    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.

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    Underneath... by a turnaround...

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    Fremont Troll

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    Bettie Page House

    Bettie Page House

    4.6(9 reviews)
    3.1 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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    Bettie Page House - Found you!

    Found you!

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    Bettie Page House - Betty Page and Divine!

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    Betty Page and Divine!

    The Wall of Death

    The Wall of Death

    3.3(23 reviews)
    3.3 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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    The Wall of Death - Seattle's public art display "The Wall of Death"

    Seattle's public art display "The Wall of Death"

    The Wall of Death - 180 degrees inside the "wall of death"

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    180 degrees inside the "wall of death"

    Vladimir Lenin - 11.30.24 Lenin statue in Fremont Seattle

    Vladimir Lenin

    4.3(97 reviews)
    2.1 miFremont

    I thought long and hard about this review…read more On on hand, I think the plaque is a little misleading. They mention flames and firearms surrounding Lenin and I can only see flames. Very disappointing. I'm still giving the statue 5 stars because I think it perfectly encapsulates the oddness that is Freemont. I can't think of too many places that would have a statue of such a controversial figure and be able to place in actual historical context.

    Why, Seattle? [Seattle WA]…read more The walkable Fremont neighborhood of Seattle has many artworks in easily visible outdoor settings including this statue of Vladimir Lenin located just west of Fremont Avenue. His larger-than-life statue looks over N 36th Street... can't miss it (intersection of Fremont Place North and Evanston Avenue North) Not sure if there was one but I did not see a bronze marker with a description about the statue. I did see an interpretive sign that explained about a man named Lewis Carpenter who wanted to preserve the statue (toppled during the 1989 revolution) and brought it back to his home in Issaquah... I suppose that's how it made it to a Seattle neighborhood. The statue is privately owned. The statue had some graffiti written on it and, also, a thick coating of bright red paint covered his open hand. Also, he hasn't stopped celebrating Halloween as he still has a pumpkin over his head ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Review #3621

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    Vladimir Lenin - Lenin all ready for Halloween

    Lenin all ready for Halloween

    Vladimir Lenin - 11.30.24 A rare and controversial bronze sculpture of Vladimir Lenin

    11.30.24 A rare and controversial bronze sculpture of Vladimir Lenin

    Vladimir Lenin - It's VL on a sunny Friday in Fremont (7/7/23)

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    It's VL on a sunny Friday in Fremont (7/7/23)

    Hiram M Chittenden Locks

    Hiram M Chittenden Locks

    4.4(477 reviews)
    0.5 miBallard, Sunset Hill

    Quite a unique park in the Ballard neighborhood. There is sort of underwater aquarium like that…read moreyou can see the water, and there is a park with garden that you can enjoys the flowers and plans, there is also a water walkway that you can enjoys the walks with a great water view. Also there is water channel that transfer boat from upper to lower or vice versa of the river...tiny version of Panama Canal like. Quite interesting to watch the process.

    I find the locks so incredibly fascinating. You can do a self-guided tour, but doing the daily free…read moretour at 2 PM is so much better. It's led by a park ranger and is really informative. You won't learn al this stuff walking around on your own. The fish ladder viewing room is the most crowded and can get super loud. But when you do manage to squeeze your way around all of the unsupervised screaming children, it's awesome to see the salmon so up close. Again, the whole thing is just a fascinating process. There's much else to see and do besides just the locks and ladder. The whole place is just beautiful grounds. Great for walking around on a nice day. There's also events and whatnot that happen on the grounds here. Parking can be difficult. But there is hourly parking nearby. Just bring some patience and drive slowly through the parking areas. All in all, we had a fantastic visit here. Even the teens enjoyed it. And it's officially on my list as a place I want to go back to and spend more time.

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    Hiram M Chittenden Locks - Fish ladder time

    Fish ladder time

    Hiram M Chittenden Locks - A little head, maybe an otter?

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    A little head, maybe an otter?

    Seattle ReCreative - Odds and ends.

    Seattle ReCreative

    4.4(49 reviews)
    2.0 miGreenwood, Phinney Ridge
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    I love this place! It's like a thrift store for your crafting needs. Yarn, fabric, art supplies,…read morestickers, papers, embroidery, needlepoint, used stamps, vintage photos, international paper money, etc. They also have used books/magazines for crafts and plastic containers. I found some themed collage packs - valentines and Disney themed and a plastic container to store my washi tape! Everything is super affordable too.

    Very cool place to visit if you need an art scrap and you like to thrift, but the staff is a…read morelittle... odd. I only bought two little pens and a sewing pattern, and I'm not even sure what the subtotal was. I assumed it was 75c with tax, so just in case I pulled out two dollars. The lady told me "I need 4 cents." I thought she meant the total was $1.04, so I told her "Oh I don't have coins, I'll pay with card so you don't have to make change." She gave me a pointed look and said, "...then I'll have to charge you an extra 50c" I was super confused, but that was fine. I thought it over a little, and then she told me, "Your total is only 96c" Totally fine, I gave her one dollar and told her to keep the change. Usually... you tell the customer their total and they can figure out what to give you. Not a weird vague comment. She's not mean, she helped me find a nearby bathroom, and she told another customer she's worked at a paint store before, so I think she's just... odd. I think staff needs a little more consistent training, it was somewhat uncomfortable.

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    Seattle ReCreative - Fabric.

    Fabric.

    Seattle ReCreative - Sewing supplies.

    Sewing supplies.

    Seattle ReCreative - Slides.

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    Slides.

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