You have to take it for what it is and read up in the history and stories before coming by so you…read morecan appreciate this wonder. There is hardly a hike or even a walk to get to this tree. It's across the street from a Park & Ride, where we parked our car. You'll see a bus stop with a bench across the street. Walk towards the private home and corner the bushes, you will see a small wooden bridge through the trees. Violå! You're practically there. There's not much of the bike left but still enough to see there's a bicycle that has been enveloped by the tree. The bike sits about 7 feet high. It makes one wonder how this could have happened. It was a great discussion to be had between hubby and I.

Forgot this was on Vashon Island, so we decided to stop by and check it out while in the area…read more It's located on Vashon Hwy SW behind a bus stop in the trees, there's not much of any other markers to indicate where to look. It would be best if you did a little research on reading a bit about the history and finding the exact location. We saw the bus stop, pulled over the side of the road, parked, ran full speed across the street and saw the little bridge entry and it was pretty much right there in front of you. I thought the bicycle would be bigger as I didn't see it right away. The front wheel is gone so all there is left is the rusted head tube and the front fork barely hanging on, rear fender and wheel is almost swallowed up by the tree. We were there for about 10 mins max, took some photos, looked around and done. There's an antique shop like a 50 yds away up at the corner, we went in there to check it out afterwards.

10/3/26 The Olympic Sculpture Park is an excellent place to…read morevisit on a nice day. I took a nice stroll though this park and enjoyed looking at the artistic creations and learning about the artists. The first thing that caught my eye was the zodiac sign animals. Then I noticed an area that was an abstract art putt putt course. People seem to come here to picnic and let the little ones run off some energy. There is plenty of open space and gravel paths to walk on as well. I had a nice time here and I would definitely come back.

The Olympic Sculpture Park has been on my list to visit since it was built in 2007 and I finally…read moredid! It is a free oasis of calm, a view of the Sound, the Olympics on a clear day, and an opportunity to wander among world class contemporary sculptures. It is the free part of the Seattle Art Museum along with the original Volunteer Park building and the downtown Venturi-Cloepfil building which charge admission. Like most all museums, the work has been donated by Seattle families. It was a brownfield. The site is sloped and difficult to design to, with roads and rail going under it. It connects to the Eliot Bay Trail. The shoreline by the trail was extensively rebuilt in a natural way. The design is a success. The usual entry is from Western and Broad. Seattle has done well building apartments in the area, so parking can be fierce. The main entry has a large, clean, indoor pavilion with a minimal cafe, restrooms, some tables and chairs, artworks, and events. In rain it could be good for children, but may not have activities. To the Northwest is a narrow amphitheater. The backdrop to the amphitheater stage is a significant Serra. It is a great introduction to the artist, created in 2004, and the first piece installed in the park. The Eagle by Calder is the icon of the park often seen in photos. Seattle has a romance with Calder usually associated with his indoor hanging mobiles. Louise Bourgeois has a fountain and stone benches. A Roxy Paine stainless steel tree holds its own against the sea and mountain backdrop. A favorite artist of mine, Louise Nevelson, has a steel sculpture. They have an artist mini golf. I was especially excited to see Ai Weiwei's Circle Of Animals / Zodiac Heads on loan from the artist. I've seen other variations. Each head is a Chinese zodiac animal. I think kids would love it, but no climbing. The story of the originals is fascinating as is Weiwei's autobiography, 1000 Years of Joys and Sorrows. With all the art, to me it is primarily a park. People just walk, sit and read, decompress, and children play. It's easy to visit, except for parking, is open 24 hours, has significant contemporary artists, you don't need to know anything about art to enjoy it, and it is free!

I cannot give The Little Farm high enough praise.  I just…read morehad my 2 year old daughter's birthday party here, and it was perfect, even in the 40 degree weather. And the owners Lynn and Bob are the nicest people you could hope to meet and spend the day with. They really made the party flow smoothly.  The animals are so lovely, and friendly. Especially Dolly and Blue! We had around 16 kids ranging in age from 11 months to 14 years old and they all had a great time and we're able to participate in feeding/riding/holding the animals.    The cost for this location for a birthday party is a bargain. We felt like we were under paying by the end.  I don't know if we'll ever top this one. And I have a feeling we'll be back.

We had our son's 3rd birthday here. This farm is a real gem. It was a smooth operation from…read morebeginning to end. The space is small enough for intimate gatherings, but definitely big enough to accommodate larger parties. The price was more than reasonable, worth every penny. Farmer Bob and Lynn are so kind hearted, genuine and warm, really great people - A kid's party is never an easy situation and they made it so simple and stress-free. They made every effort to involve all the kids, encouraging them and were enthusiastic about the animals they had on their farm. They knew all the kids by name and really made our son feel special. We were really blown away by our experience there. Everybody was raving about what a great time they had and still talk about it to this day.

"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

You know art is good when it draws you in. I saw this red sculpture from the sidewalks and found a…read moreway to it as soon as I could. Partially because of the redness and partially because my curiosity was piqued. Not knowing what this was before my visit, I had to find out for myself what I was looking at. No matter the perspective you look at this from, you do not have the same view. This is a 1984 sculpture by Alexander Liberman. Located outside the Space Needle within the Seattle Center grounds. Consisting of large steel cylinders. Cut at different angles and then linked together. Similar to the sculpture in New York state. After circling this and seeing all the angles, I can see why it is also dubbed as the Pasta Tube. It definitely looks like penne pasta.

If you love art, enjoy the outside and want to see something a bit different this is pretty cool…read more While strolling around the space needle it's easy to find. With great spots to lay in the grass, enjoy the shade and take in the views of this massive sculpture. The kid in me imagined being able to climb it and slide down. One of a kind for sure.

Get a picture in front of this popular work of public art. In Pike Place Market there's lots to see…read morebut this is one of the best highlights. Rachel The Pig is considered the market's mascot. Actually was designed based on a real pig the artist knew. The sculpture is a piggy bank and you can actually put money in her, which is used to fund the market and services. Cool history. It was designed by Georgia Gerber and dedicated in 1986. This was to celebrate the market's birthday, and the sculpture is based on a real pig that was a prize winner. Bronze footprints are in front. There's a plaque that says it's the "Market Foundation Piggy Bank," and another one that says the money is donated to local human service organizations. Statue is a life size depiction of a sow, and weighs about 550 pounds, so it's heavy. The statue is always crowded, so it's hard to get good pictures. Has a pretty interesting story about it. It's located in the main entrance after the big sign. The sculpture is in front of the famous fish tossers.

Rachel the Pig has been at Pike Place Market since 1986. She stands nearby the fish market famous…read morefor throwing their fish to entertain the tourists. Also, she is by the top of the steps leading down to the Post Alley Gum Wall. So, prime Market Place real estate. You may be interested to know she is the creation of artist Georgia Gerber who has several animal sculptures in the Seattle area. You may also be interested to know Rachel had a cousin, Billie, 25 years younger and located in the newer section, Marketfront Plaza. Bronze pig footprints in the floor helped raise construction funds and lead to Billie. Rachel is a fund raising champ for the Pike Market Foundation. Drop your loose change (or folded dollars) into Rachel's coin slot and support local social services provided by the Market Foundation. The Market foundation was founded in 1982 to save the market from demolition. They support their community and local farmers with initiatives to keep fresh produce costs accessible to those on a fixed budget. They also support a Senior Center, Child Care center, Food Bank and healthcare access through the fund raising efforts of Rachel and her cousin Billie. Stop by to give Rachel a pat and drop some loose change to support Pike Market and all it's community services. She very friendly. ;)

Great statue if you're in the area - not a "must see" destination…read more It has been painted somewhat recently; kind of sad that people feel the need to vandalize everything. That being said, the vandalism kind of goes along with his aesthetic.

Rock guitarist GOAT [Seattle WA]…read more Here in Seattle is yet another bronze statue of an icon in the music world, Jimi Hendrix. He is a bit farther from the other statues we visited in the Fremont neighborhood. This statue is located in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle. The guitar god is shown in a bronze likeness on his knees shredding on his guitar. While the world isn't always fair to left-handed people Jimi Hendrix was a master. He was a left handed guitarist who played a right handed guitar upside down and backwards. One of the most influential guitarists of all time. This statue is located in the heart of Capitol Hill, a busy neighborhood but I got lucky because at 4:00p on a Saturday afternoon no one was passing by on the sidewalk and I was able to capture a photo without people in the background ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Very cool quirky attraction. Also, just 17 miles from the statue is the Jimi Hendrix Memorial in Renton. Unfortunately, we were not able to see this. Review #3622

Totally partially to giving as much love to this little big city on the outskirts of Tacoma,…read moreWashington in Pierce County as much love as possible. I've visited Puyallup (Pew-yall-up) well over half a dozen times for various lengths of time. My best friend Ryan has lived here for the last almost six years and I typically come up once or thrice. Home of the Washington State Fair, friendly faces and cold hands with warm hearts... like seriously it's usually always rainy, chilly or breezy out, but I love the cold and I always feel welcomed when I'm in town despite the last two years away and the effects of that still weighing heavy on moods and hearts... Puyallupians definitely are cut from a unique cloth and stay strong. The local must staples including Total Wine (with the amazing managers and wine stewards), Big Lots (with the best sales clerk Lois), Applebee's and of course The Ram (with Alby... dine in the bar area please) and much much more are all places that will leave an impression. Karma Indian Cuisine is top notch Indian Cuisine and a food lovers must. Huge fan of their veggie curry, naan and lemon drop cocktails. The public transit is solid though not as frequent or versed as bigger areas and cities like Seattle, Bellevue, Olympia and even the continuously growing Tacoma. Even though I always have a few places to rest my head when I'm in the great state of Washington, the hotels are pretty solid including the best western on South Hill Drive - also one of the best bars/bistros in the area you never knew about Fireside Bar & Bistro... And while the South Hill Shopping Center & Mall is a little lackluster in does have some charm and long standing businesses that continue to shine and thrive... The improvements have continued. Fred Meyer, Costco and your local Walmart Superstore Center for those food and essential items. Great small businesses and shops to support, but the bigger chains definitely dominate. This lush green town is very scenic with parks and areas to take in and surprisingly pedestrian friendly despite being mostly spread out near residential areas. Traffic is usually pretty easy even during the week and at rush hour... Pull into Puyallup