I feel like the Gum Wall can be a little tricky to find if it's your first time visiting, but once you finally get there, it's so cool to see how it looks exactly like all the pictures you've seen!! Completely covered in gum from top to bottom!! There are soooo many pieces stuck everywhere, and some are even hanging at this point lol. It can get pretty crowded, but even then it's not too hard to find a spot to stand and take pictures at, or even add your own gum to the wall. Just be careful about getting too close to the walls... a pigeon actually ended up pooping on me from up top :'( Other than that, it was a great experience haha. read more

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The Gum Wall is an essential Seattle experience. What else do you need to know? Located in an alleyway beneath the main drag of Pike Place, The Gum Wall is like the long-forgotten basement of Willy Wonka's chocolate factory if the Oompa-Loompas chewed gum all day. Stop by, take your photos, and contribute to the wall if you'd like. Some people complain about the cleanliness factor of the wall- but, hey, live a little. read more

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This popular spot is in Post Alley within the Pike Place Market. The tradition started with theater actors sticking their gum on the wall outside for good luck and it got picked up by the crowd. Now the alley has all types and colors of gum sticking on the walls. Some are dangling on the utility pipes. As cool as the walls appear as modern art, it feels pretty gross too. It the second most germiest place in the world. Every few years the city cleans about 2,350 lbs of gums from these walls. The alley is dark even on a bright sunny day. There are also no sighs or warnings regarding health hazard it could cause lol! read more

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You can find this gum wall at the side street before you take the stair to the market. There is gum store next to it that you can chew you own gum to leave your mark to the wall. The use gum is at both sides of the wall. Some even has pattern. But I would not get close or touch it. We really don't know how much of saliva on the wall. read more

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I was walking around Pike Place Market when I suddenly remembered that I still had to visit the famous Gum Wall. Yes, it can be a bit stinky and yes, it can gross out a few people, but I went for the photo ops and the experience. I refused to touch the wall or even add to it. But I definitely took a few pics including a selfie. Iconic staple of Seattle and unique- never have I ever been to a gum wall that people admire for "funskies" Quick visit and off to the next task. Gnarly yet fun to stand there and stare at all the gum collection. Glad I was able to cross this off my list. Must visit for sure. read more

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The idea of the infamous gum wall is a little gross... but it's so fun, unique, and colourful! Definitely worth a visit. read more

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I've been wanting to add to the collection and stick my gum to wall. Truly a fun experience that I can cross off my list for Seattle. Always wash ur hands after. read more

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The Gum Wall was located in Post Alley, next to Pike Place Market. The alley doesn't seem safe if you're alone, but luckily there were plenty of tourist. The walls were very colorful and disgusting. It's one of the few free attractions of Seattle. read more

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Landmark in Seattle, Washington... If you search your Yelp app under "Local Flavor", you will discover some interesting sites and uncommon Tourist Attractions. The Gum Wall is one of these odd places that people visit. Located at Pike Place Market, I saw the sign that indicated that I should go down the stairs to find The Gum Wall... at Post Alley... ok... Yes, it seems unsanitary... I held my breath and didn't touch anything!!! It is amazing that people want to contribute to this mural of chewing gum! There are many colors and designs... I didn't look too closely, nor inspect every inch. I was getting squeamish and left as soon as I could... LOL! Bookmark completed! read more

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It's the grossest yet coolest thing you just have to see! You don't want to see it but you've gotta see it! We came here because of the hype and it didn't disappoint! The people taking photos were so friendly and we are so happy they were willing to share some gum because of course we forgot to get some lol! So glad we came and had this fun little cross experience! read more

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5 stars. It's gross and it smells like Hubba Bubba and Doublemint. Perfect photo opportunity and it made me seem cool to my young nephews. What's not love?!?! read more

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Love it or hate it, it's one of those quirky spots where the concept of what it is captures enough curiosity that everyone wants to go see it for themselves. Located down Post Alley on the eastern edge of Pike Place Market, it's kitty corner from Ghost Alley Espresso that has both the benefit and drawback of hundreds of tourists walking by daily snapping pictures of gum and themselves with gum. Last week wasn't my time seeing the gum wall though that didn't stop me from looking at it again hah. Though I have to say my more recent previous visit was after the rain so I didn't recall the smell of chewed gum in the alley the way it was apparent on a warm sunny afternoon this time around. This is kinda gross when you think about it too long.... ....yea just lingered on that thought a little too long in my head ^shudder^....^eww^ Anyways, it made for a few moments of engrossed fascination, staring at colorful gooey blobs attached to every surface. read more

Out of all the silly tourist trap things around this one actually surprised me. It's larger than I imagined and the colors really pop in pictures. It provides for a very interesting backdrop for photos. If you have kids they are going to touch it no matter how hard you try to keep them away. read more

Definitely weird. I feel that I should get some sort of medical shot for seeing this. It's just one of those things that you can say; "Ok I've been there, let's go" And I know this place keeps growing, because there were people chewing gum and sticking it on the wall, and on the lamp post, and on the street sign, and anywhere else they could. Wrigley, Big League Chew, juicy fruit, Dubble Bubble, Big Red, Chiclets, Hubba Bubba, Bee-mans (my least favorite) they all have to be up here. Overall four stars. IDK how to rate this. It's art, it's fun, it's crazy stupid, it's American. Now excuse me, I'm going to talk to my BFF Lisa about medical advice :) read more

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The Gum Wall is located in Post Alley near Pike Place Market. It is a popular tourist attraction. This alley is covered in chewed gum, with visitors adding their own to the wall. I didn't added or touch since I felt gross out. Lol However, it's fascinating to see how much gum has accumulated over time. It's also a great spot for taking photos. If you are in the area, definitely worth checking out. You would be amazed. I never seen anything like this. read more

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Gum Wall - Seattle's Quirky Landmark! Just steps away from Pike Place Market, the Gum Wall is one of Seattle's most unusual (and colorful!) attractions. Covered in thousands of pieces of chewed gum, this brick alley wall has become a popular photo spot--and a surprisingly artistic one! Visitors love snapping photos here, and of course, I had to add my own piece of gum to the wall too! A little gross? Maybe. But it's also iconic, weirdly beautiful, and definitely memorable. If you look closely, you'll see hearts, words, and even creative shapes made out of gum--true street art in its stickiest form. Location: Just below Pike Place Market in Post Alley ‍ Easy to find--just follow the crowd and the scent of history (and minty freshness?). read more

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While in Seattle... We had to see the iconic gum alley. I have been to a Gum Alley in Sna Luis Opisbo, this one is much larger and it was an uphill hike for us from where we were. There were dozens of people taking photos, sticking gum or throwing it on to the walls. It was definitely something to see while in the city, its not something I would go greatly out of my way for, but being in the vicinity. It was reallt cool to see. read more

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What can you say about a gum wall?! Not much but apparently it's a landmark in Seattle by Pikes Market. When you face the main entrance to the market, along the side, left side there is a ramp down to the lower market: this is where you'll find gum alley. I guess it a great place to take pics and add your gum?! Seems to draw a lot of people. read more

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This is so disgusting . The smell as you walk down the hall just reeks of gum. People are being gum, chewing it and putting it on... it was so bad a teen actually grabbed one off the wall and bit it. No way I would go again to see it. read more

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Located in Pike Place Market! It's the infamous gum wall! It's everything I read and researched about. It's colorful, unique, beyond amazing but in the same breath it's nasty , disgusting, and looks like a glob of mess. It's a street long of ppl nasty chewed up gum placed on the wall and ground . I was told every couple of months a water hose is sprayed to keep it clean ( as clean as it gets lol) It's more of an exhibition at this point . I found an empty spot and place my gum too, why not :) Check it out , it's neat ! read more

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If you're visiting Seattle, you've got to check out The Gum Wall at Pike Place Market. It's weird, kind of gross, totally quirky, and somehow mesmerizing. Tucked into Post Alley, this colorful wall of chewed gum has become one of the city's most iconic spots. It's like urban art meets candy chaos. It's definitely one of those "only in Seattle" experiences which you have to see for yourself. read more

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The Gum Wall was surprisingly easy to find. I got there early, and while there were some people, it wasn't nearly as crowded as around 11 a.m., when a crowd was forming. Definitely a fun but gross thing to see. An absolute must-visit in Seattle! read more

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Well- I dodo really get it but when in Rome! We added to the guy wall! Kind of cool, kind of gross. Definitely colorful.... lol Man/ this alley has a steep slant... FYI! read more

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Kind of unique and a little hard to find at first. I think there used to be a lot more gum from looking at pictures from social media, but it's still pretty cool to see. 2025 #17 read more

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Not as gross as I was expecting especially after I went to the Bubble Gum Alley in San Luis Obispo in California in the spring of 2024 I was expecting Seattles more famous alley to be 10 times worse, but it turns out the city recently cleaned the wall in November of 2024. Regardless of the gross factor if you're doing the tourist stuff in Seattle, Pikes place will most likely be on that list & if you're coming to Pikes place you might as well check out the alley. I forgot to buy gum prior to coming here but the Old Fashion Candy store upstairs has a variety of gum for sale for $2.50 each. The alley is at least walking through since it leads to other streets in the area while you're site seeing. read more

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I guess you gotta go at least once in your life. Kinda nasty.. kinda cool. Good for pictures..I think. read more

Gaaaaaahh! Ewww! [Seattle WA] Revisited Pike Place in Seattle and this was my first time seeing the Gum Wall on Post Alley near Pike Street. We couldn't find the brick wall the first time we were here in 2015. Although seeing it was gross and is probably not for everyone, I've actually seen worse - try visiting Bubblegum Alley in San Luis Obispo CA where a long narrow alley is covered in used chewing gum on BOTH sides of the walls. Try not to lose your balance while walking through it. This pedestrian-friendly street at the Post Alley is just below Pike Place Market and it is a wide street and probably not to everyone's "taste" (pun not intended) but it is worth seeing the colorful display, many stuck them in a ball, some stretched out hanging, and some were creative and carved their initials made of chewed gum. A popular germiest attraction landmark in Seattle worth checking out and maybe dropping one of your own. Review #3616 read more

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Not for the faint of heart. And certainly not for germaphobes! Grotesque, hilarious attraction. Who even comes up with this? xD + The walls are completely covered with gum. The alley doesn't stink at all, thankfully. Prob thanks to the open air and fresh breeze of Puget Sound. . Moderately crowded. - Prob gonna have to park at one of the structures a 5-10min walk away. Pike Market is very crowded. Lots of sightseeing to do. Take your time, and enjoy the Emerald City! read more

TLDR: cool & gross tradition. Not much else to say, BYOG. Try to find my contribution :') read more

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It smells like mint and bubble gum as soon As you pull up lol. It's gross to think about. There are so many wads of gum. Some spell things out while others are stretched to look like they are dripping. It's a definite stop When you're near Pikes Market. Many people go just to take a photo. There's is a spot that sells gum too just in case you forgot yours. read more

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This alley next to Pike Place Market is a unique area to walk through. At the same time, it is also very disgusting. I have been here so many times and have seen all sorts of colors of chewing gum on this wall. Some of the gum droops and others have paper or coins stuck in them. People will make small works of art like hearts with their gum. They get pretty creative with how they stick their gum to this wall. The Post Alley Gum Wall started in the 1990's when people would wait in line to see a show at the nearby improv theater company. Because they don't allow chewing gum inside the theater, patrons would stick their gum on the wall while waiting in line. It is an interesting story on how this tourist attraction started. They do from time to time clean the wall because the acidic properties of the gum damage the building's brick. But it doesn't take long for the gum to return. It is definitely worth a look at this hidden but famous piece of art if you are visiting Seattle. read more

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Love the art on the walls along with the gross gum and how others decided to decorate. read more

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Just steps below the fish market, this is an interesting piece of "art" that is constantly changing. At least 10 people were adding to the art while we are there. Worth checking out once if you are close by. read more

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As chewy as always! A Seattle treasure everyone has to visit at least once. Just visit it before you eat! read more

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I really have no clue how to review this. Is it five stars for commitment to the cause? Or one star for the yuck factor? Given that this place had just recently been scraped clean, it was an impressive sight to behold completely covered - sometimes several layers thick - of chewing gum. There's something quite spectacular about this, but my OCD side just can't get behind this as a real "must-visit" attraction. Glad to have seen it in passion, but it's certainly not something to go out of your way for. I do feel bad for the worker whose job it is to scrape off gum. Ick! read more

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Is this gross yes, but is it a must see absolutely. When in Seattle we wanted to do all the big tourist attraction and I think none is bigger then coming to see the iconic gum wall. You need to go down this driveway and turn left and once you see all the people you know you are in the right place. We of course took plenty of pics and tried our best not to touch the wall. I had some intrusive thoughts to just touch it but no way its way to gross. Although I did see some people touch it and after I seen that I felt super grossed out lol You of course can chew some gum and leave your mark on the wall. Sadly we did not do that but it can be fun. I'm also not sure if there are places close by that you can buy gum so you can place on the wall. From what i hear though they do clean the wall every now and then so most likely even if you do leave some it will not be there forever. Again this is definitely a tourist trap but it is a cool one to come check out. read more

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Like many reviews I saw, there's the question of why?! But then you give in to the tourist attraction and take your photos and/or add to the art that is the Gum Wall. From photos years ago, it does look like it was cleaned out a bit to make room for new additions! I've probably walked past this alley and the Gum Wall 3 times, the first being early morning before many tourists were out. The second time was later in the day and the aroma of fresh bubblegum smell full of saliva overwhelmed me and quite frankly, it was disgusting! Another time was midday and it made for good people watching and seeing how creative people are with their poses and photo ops! There's a bit of quirkiness to Seattle's art scene and the Gum Wall is a fine example of that! read more

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I must say, Bubble Gum Alley was a little underwhelming when I got there. When I first saw it on TikTok, it kind of gave grand (possibly due to exceptional videography skills), however, my initial thought was just "oh, this is it". But, nonetheless, it was a unique experience that photographs well. read more

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This place is so popular and I don't know why. It's really gross but people loved adding gum and taking pictures. I tried to walk down the alley without touching anything. I have no desire to ever come back. read more

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Just another experience scratched off, it was actually good to see that this is my 2nd gum wall I've experienced in 3 months.. Must be a trend read more

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