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24 Unique Things to do in Seattle

The gem of the US’s Pacific Northwest, Seattle is one of those places where people love to live and after visiting ourselves it was no wonder why. There are so many unique things to do in Seattle, you’ll easily find yourself falling in love. 

Whether you spend one day in Seattle , plan a two day Seattle itinerary , or decide to relocate there entirely, the list of what to do in Seattle can go on and on. However, we narrowed it down to 24 fun and unique hidden gems in Seattle to get you started!

24 Unique Things to Do in Seattle

1. check out the fremont troll.

Built in 1990 to deter unsavory groups of people from hanging out under the bridge doing drugs, locals agreed to build the Fremont Troll. His purpose worked but now a new kind of people gather here, gawkers to see one of the most unique things to do in Seattle that you won’t be able to find anywhere else.

You’ll notice the troll is also tightly clutching an old Volkswagon Beetle in his hand. Be sure to climb around and snap a few pics while you’re at it.

2. Explore the Underground City

Photo Credit Karen Noah

One of my absolute favorite hidden gems in Seattle can be found under the streets! Did you know that Seattle has an entire abandoned underground city that was built on top of?

After the great fire of 1889 that destroyed 31 blocks in downtown Seattle, the city rebuilt itself on top of the underground leaving abandoned passageways and rooms that have become a tourist attraction.

Some buildings even have a basement level that was left over from the underground, you can tell when there is a window in the basement that looks at nothing! If you want to enjoy the underground and the interesting history behind it, we recommend taking a tour!

This is also around Pioneer Square which is also one of our favorite Seattle neighborhoods to explore!

3. Go on a Ghost Tour with a real Paranormal Investigator

Even if you’re a skeptic of ghosts, like Scott, this tour is one of the most fun things to do in Seattle!

Our guide was full of information and had tons of visual and audio examples to go along with the stories of hauntings from Seattle’s historic Pioneer Square . Throw in a short history lesson of the city and this was one of the best-guided tours we have ever been on.

There are some creepy stories that go on in Seattle, the icing on the cake would have been at the end of the tour when we got to go through a haunted underground room. If you don’t have time to do both a haunted tour and the underground tour, you get the best of both with Spooked in Seattle!

4. Ride an amphibious vehicle

Take a tour of Seattle via an old WWII amphibious vehicle! After driving through all of the city’s hotspots you get to drive straight into Lake Union and make a splash. There are daily duck boat tours, although, after a 2015 accident , many people are too scared to ride these vehicles.

Safety comes first, but riding a duck boat is surely one of the most unique things to do in Seattle!

5. Visit a Giant Shoe Museum

Photo by Ruth Hartnup 

A true Seattle hidden gem! in one of the most popular areas of the city! This is one of the more kitschy, fun things to do in Seattle, but there’s a world famous giant shoe museum in the lower level of Pike Place Market !

The museum is rather small, extending on one small wall, but gives you a glimpse of what an old circus show would look like. At only $.50 to peer into the exhibit, it’s almost too cheap to miss out!

6. See Fishmongers throw their daily catch

Witness the one of the most popular things to do in Seattle — the throwing of the fish at Pike Place Market by the fishmongers! This has become a tourist attraction of its own gathering crowds of people with their phones ready to record when someone purchases one of the day’s catch and the fishmongers toss it back and forth to each other.

It’s quite a spectacle and fun to watch as the fish are pretty big that they are tossing around like a ragdoll. Don’t worry about missing it, you just have to wait around for about 5-10 minutes to please the crowd.

7. Check out the Gum Wall

This famous gum wall is located just under Pike Place Market next to the Market Theater. Legend has it that a cheeky comedian performing at the theater was told no gum was allowed inside as he was entering. His reaction was to take the gum and stick it to the wall and walk inside as a real f you to the bouncer.

Eventually, people caught wind and started putting their chewed up gum on the wall. The city has cleaned it twice and it just keeps filling up, now they accept it as a tourist attraction and embrace its popularity.

8. Visit Twin Peak’s Famous Cafe

If there are any “Twin Peaks” fans out there then this one is for you! Just about a 40-minute drive outside of Seattle, near the famous Snoqualmie Falls , is the actual town and cafe where the famous drama from the 90s that only made it to two seasons was filmed.

Even though there were only originally two seasons, the series was able to gather a cult following. Visit Twede’s Cafe and all the other shooting locations nearby.

9. Ride a Man Operated Elevator

Did you know elevators used to be man operated back in the day? This was never a thing in either of our lifetimes so it was exciting to learn that we could ride in one at Smith Tower. 

Dressed in attire like an old bellhop, you felt as if the elevator operator was from the famous Disneyland ride, Hollywood’s Tower of Terror. The operator takes you up to the observatory level where you can hang out in a Gatsby-esque period room with amazing cocktails and an even more amazing view of Seattle.

We think Smith Tower is the best viewing spot in the city given the atmosphere and cool lounge that’s on the top! Skip the overly crowded and expensive Space Needle in favor of this underrated things to do in Seattle.

10. Try a Cold Brew Float at Starbucks Reserve Roastery

The Starbucks Reserve Roastery in Capitol Hill is comparable the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin or the Heineken Experience in Amsterdam.

It’s an experience and your average Starbucks on steroids. This giant location is full of copper machinery that roasts the coffee beans right in front of your eyes. There are multiple bars that serve up your favorite cup of joe the way you like and even a shop selling any coffee accessory you could imagine.

Their signature and unique drink here would be the cold brew float. You have to try one for yourself and enjoy the entire coffee lover’s dream experience.

11. See the Real Life Up House

Photo Credit Ben Tesch

There’s a real-life Up house  another quirky hidden gem in Seattle! Located in Ballard , the old woman who used to live in the house refused to sell her home to big developers. In the end, the house is still there and the big developers built around the house not leaving any extra room.

Apparently, no one lives in the home today, but they still won’t sell and has become a local landmark. You can check out the full story or visit it yourself! Sometimes people attach balloons to it, but there weren’t any when we were visiting.

1438 NW 46th St, Seattle, WA 98107

12. Take a ride in a Seaplane

One of the most unique things to do in Seattle is seeing the city from above in one of their famous seaplane tours ! We had a blast on our Kenmore scenic seaplane tour. It was a 20-minute journey overlooking all the city’s hotspots including going directly over the Space Needle !

On a clear day, you can see all the nearby mountain ranges including a great view of Mount Rainier . It’s unbelievable how smooth the landing and take off is on a seaplane! We highly recommend checking this out for yourself!

13. Sleep in a Tree House

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Did you know you can sleep in a treehouse in Seattle?! This has to be one of the coolest and most unique things to do in Seattle. Check out some great options from TreeHouse Point , just 30 minutes outside of the city and this Treehouse home rental on VRBO just 10 miles outside of the city!

This is truly one of the most unique experiences and stays you can have!

14. Stay in a house boat

Do a houseboat rental just like Tom Hanks in Sleepless in Seattle ! There are luxury options and more affordable options. This is one of the more unique things to do in Seattle, especially if you’re a huge rom-com or Sleepless in Seattle fan!

15. Drink beer and play mini golf

Love playing mini golf and drinking delicious craft beer? Then this is one of the most fun things to do in Seattle! Flatstick Pub offers hand stick games, mini golf, giant Jenga, giant connect four, craft beer, and even lets you bring your dog! There are two locations, we only hit up the location in Pioneer Square and had a blast.

If we didn’t have a plane to catch later that day we would have spent a whole afternoon here!

16. Get adult toys out of a claw machine

Photo Credit by Scott Moore

This pick is a bit X-rated and only for adults. Unicorn Narwhal in Capitol Hill is a fun gay bar serving up everything from cocktails to corndogs. In the basement, you can play a fun a claw machine with adult prizes like big old dildos and vibrators! That’s not all though, there are also pinball games and photo booths for a fun day out!

17. Ride a hot tub boat

Another one of the most unique things to do in Seattle would be renting a hot tub boat on Lake Union ! You heard that right, you can rent a hot tub BOAT for you and up to 6 people total for two hours at a time around Lake Union.

If you have 6 friends to enjoy this with it’s only about $60/person! If you end up falling in love with the hot tub boat you can even purchase one from them!

18. Check out Bill Gate’s house

Photo Credit Matthew Piatt

This one is a bit of a stretch since very few people have actually been able to visit Microsoft billionaire Bill Gates house. Some try to drive past it or at the very least maybe you can see it from a seaplane tour.

If not you can  read about all the crazy facts about his home , everything from his favorite tree that has 24-hour surveillance to changing the artwork on the walls at a touch of a button.

19. Visit Bruce Lee’s Grave

Photo Credit by Abhinaba Basu

Check out the most famous and notorious Kung Fu Master’s grave in Seattle’s Lake View Cemetery . Next to Bruce Lee’s grave is his son, Brandon Lee’s grave too.

Bruce Lee died far too young at the age of 32 from swelling of the brain from painkillers he was taking. While he may have passed, his legacy lives on and people flock to his gravesite site to pay their respects.

20. Check out Kurt Cobain’s old House

Photo Credit By Etsy Ketsy

Famous Nirvana frontman and forever 27 member’s home was Seattle. Cobain has a huge fan base even though it has been over two decades since he passed away. You can drive past his previous home, although Courtney Love had the greenhouse torn down shortly after his passing. People drive by to pay respects to their music icon.

171 Lake Washington Blvd E Seattle, WA 98122 

21. Look for Orcas

Kenai Fjords National Park by Jim Pfeiffenberger 

Orcas are one of the most beautiful underwater animals on the planet and every child has probably dreamed of seeing one in their lifetime. Skip Seaworld and check out Orcas in their natural habitat by taking a whale watching tour from Seattle.

It’s easily one of the best day trips from Seattle along with visiting Yakima Valley ! Go on a  a whale watching cruise that takes to the San Juan Islands where you can see Orcas almost daily. This is an unforgettable and unique thing to do in Seattle!

22. Check out the strangest public park

You know the saying, one man’s trash is another man’s treasure. Once a gas plant and now turned into a park , Gas Works Park is one of the most unique things to see in Seattle and one of the most unusual parks we have ever heard of.

Now people come here to relax and hang out while enjoying the view of Lake Union. It sure makes for an interesting photo!

23. Find a Bikini Barista closest to you

Taken By Joanna’s portfolio  

This one made me laugh. We were driving to our friend’s house in Seattle and we saw a tiny coffee stand where the female barista was wearing a thong bikini serving up hot cups of coffee. I guess it was the location that got me because it felt like we were far outside the city and it’s not every day you see bikini baristas!

It turns out there are tons of bikini baristas all over the city, over 133 locations to be exact. This is a unique thing to do in Seattle because I have never heard of this anywhere else!

24. Visit Seattle’s Cat Cafe

For those of you who have been following our blog, you know that I am a big fan of cat cafes and they are easy to find all throughout Asia. However, they are less common in the US. Seattle has it’s very own cat cafe named Meowtropolitan . Although if you plan on visiting be sure to make a reservation otherwise you will be pussless while drinking your cup of coffee.

Where to Stay in Seattle

If you’re still figuring out which hotels to book, check out our guide on where to stay in Seattle . You can also check the map below:

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27 Incredibly Unique Things to do in Seattle

As a local, I’ve been fortunate enough to discover some truly unique things to do in Seattle. From naked biking parades to hidden art installations, I’ve seen it all (even when I didn’t want to, ha).

Sure you can do the typical touristy activities when visiting Seattle. But if you want to explore the city like a local and find off the beaten path, quirky attractions, I’ve got you.

Here’s my list of unusual experiences and unique things to do in Seattle. I’ll add more as I find them, so pin this guide for later !

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27 Unique Things to do in Seattle

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Take a quirky tour

Whether you’re a local or visitor, a walking tour is the best way to explore Seattle on a nice day.

Self-guided food tour

website | Fremont, Ballard, or Georgetown | best for: sampling the best local eats without looking like a tourist group

If you want to explore Seattle’s food scene like a local, check out one of my self-guided food tours . They take you to neighborhoods most visitors never go to: Fremont , Ballard , and Georgetown . Each tour includes 8-9 tour stops and 12-14 honorable mentions so you can customize your itinerary. Plus they all have interviews with restaurants and tips on what to order and do between eats.

Not only is a self-guided walking tour more affordable than a professional one, but you can move at your own pace to cover as many stops as you want. It also lets you visit hole-in-the-wall hotspots you won’t find on in-person group tours since there aren’t any food tours taking people to the neighborhoods in Seattle where locals hang.

website | Downtown | best for: donut lovers

Who doesn’t love a perfectly soft donut? If you want an in-person group tour, then you may want to sink your teeth into this Donut Walking Tour . It covers several places where you can try everything from artisanal masterpieces to pocket-sized donut holes. I suggest going on this tour in the morning to score the freshest bakes.

Underground tour

website | 614 1st Ave (Pioneer Square) | best for: uncovering Seattle’s history

When it comes to unique things to do in Seattle, you can’t beat the quintessential Underground Tour in Pioneer Square. If you didn’t know, there’s an entire labyrinth of hidden streets underneath Seattle that was built upon after the Great Fire of 1889.

If you want to step back in time, you can trawl through the hidden alleyways, passages, and rooms that once characterized the Emerald City. Your tour guide will also regale you with awesome (and sometimes spooky) stories about Seattle’s early residents.

Is this touristy? Oh yes. Is it interesting still and something all people should do at least one? Definitely!

website | 99 Union St (Downtown) | best for: exploring haunted sites

If the Seattle Underground tour didn’t give you the heebie-jeebies, you may want to dial things up with the Seattle Terrors Haunted Dark History Walking Ghost Tour . It’s one of the most unique things to do in Seattle, particularly if you’re looking for Halloween fun in Seattle .

This quirky experience takes you through the Emerald City’s grisly history and brings you through haunted streets, mortuaries, cemeteries, and theaters. The tour regularly sells out, so you’ll typically have more luck during the shoulder seasons.

Visit funky sculptures and murals

One of the most unique things to do in Seattle is to check out all our cool art displays. We’re an artistic city at heart, so you’re bound to see something quirky wherever you visit. However, don’t skip these places.

Fremont troll

website | N 36th St (Fremont) | best for: interesting Instagram shots

The Fremont troll is one of Seattle’s most recognizable sculptures and is tucked right under the Aurora Bridge. It was originally built to deter anti-social groups that used to gather here. But it has since become a bona fide tourist attraction.

You won’t need long here – just enough time to snap a few pictures and go! To find it, you’ll want to find Troll Avenue near Aurora Ave North and North 38 th Street.

Vladimir Lenin statue

website | 3526 Fremont Pl N (Fremont) | best for: a taste of communist history

It may feel slightly out of place in the Fremont neighborhood, but it’s worth taking a detour to the 16-foot bronze statue of Lenin just 4 minutes from the Fremont Troll. The statue was created by the Bulgarian-born sculptor Emil Venkov. And was moved to Seattle by American veteran Lewis Carpenter after the dissolution of the USSR.

It’s been subject to criticism for being “communist chic” and not respecting the meaning of the movement. But you can make up your mind about this unique monument during your visit.

website | 1428 Post Alley (Downtown) | best for: photographs and a break from Pike Place Market

No trip to Seattle is complete without a visit to the gum wall on Post Alley. As you might expect from its name, it’s essentially a brick wall covered in tons of gum.

Sure, this place is a bit of a tourist trap, but it’s right in Pike Place Market and a fun spot to stop for photos. You won’t find a similar attraction anywhere else in the country, so don’t miss adding a sticky sucker of your own to the mix! Pair it with my free walking tour of Pike Place Market so you can head to the insider spots in the market afterwards.

Hats ‘n’ Boots Park

website | 6430 Corson Ave S  (Georgetown) | best for: one-of-a-kind cowboy sculptures

Not only is visiting Hats ‘n’ Boots Park one of the most unique things to do in Seattle, but it might be my favorite place to take pictures in the city. This sculpture was originally part of a cowboy-themed gas station in the mid-1950s but was moved to Hat ‘n’ Boots Park (or Oxbow Park as it’s technically known) in Georgetown for safekeeping. It was super popular back in the day, so much so that Elvis made a visit!

website | 2101 N Northlake Way (Fremont) | best for: gorgeous views and Seattle history

Gas Works Park is a fascinating place to visit, as it’s one of the city’s largest green spaces built around a historic gasification plant. The juxtaposition between the industrial buildings and the stunning waterfront is seriously impressive and it’s the perfect place for a picnic.

If you’re visiting on a clear day, it’s one of the best viewpoints in Seattle because you get excellent views of the Olympic Mountains and the downtown skyline. Oh, and there’s a great kids’ play area here that’s worth checking out if your little ones need to blow off some steam!

Capitol Hill murals

best for: exploring Seattle’s cultural side

Capitol Hill is known for its vibrant gay community and exciting night scene, but it’s also home to several iconic murals. If you stroll through the neighborhood, you’ll spot Pac-Man Park which is basically a 2,600-square-foot Pac-Man board that’s been painted onto the road. If you’re near East Pine , you should take in the enormous “Ultimate Pet Portrait” that lines the old South Annex Building. There’s also a meaningful dedication to the Black Lives Matter movement on Pine that acts as a solemn reminder of the 2020 protests.

The Ever Grey has a map of Seattle’s murals that’s a good resource for finding more.

Olympic Sculpture Park

website | 2901 Western Ave (Lower Queen Anne) | best for: a congregation of large sculptures right along the waterfront

Seattle Art Museum manages a stunning sculpture park right along Elliott Bay. Peruse interesting art exhibits nestled around the park, then take the walk along the paved path to catch gorgeous views of the Olympic Mountains.

A Sound Garden

website | 7600 Sand Point Way NE (Sandpoint) | best for: a dynamic artistic experience 

If you’re willing to head out to the shores of Pontiac Bay, be sure to stop by “A Sound Garden”. This multi-sensory sculpture is comprised of pipe-like structures that whistle when the wind blows through them. It’s one of six outdoor pieces on the NOAA Art Walk, and is worth a visit if you’re near Magnuson Park. Arrive as the sun is setting for a stunning photo backdrop.

See a burlesque show

If you’re on the hunt for raunchy entertainment in the Emerald City, you should add a burlesque show to your itinerary. Triple Door is one of the most popular places to visit for live music and dancing in a gorgeous historic space. They have a popular holiday show that’s one of the best Christmas activities in Seattle .

If you’d prefer dinner and a show, try Can Can Cabaret. This intimate location is located beneath Pike Place Market and boasts excellent dinner theater performances that feature dance, live music, and classic cabaret tomfoolery. They also have excellent beignets, so make sure that’s on your table!

Visit bizarre museums and stores

We have so many quirky shopping destinations and museums in Seattle. Here are some of my favorites.

Modernist Cuisine food museum

website | 1403 1st Ave (Downtown) | best for: indulging your inner foodie + artist 

Modernist Cuisine is one of the most unique things to do in Seattle if you’re a foodie. Inside the museum, you’ll find an impressive collection of more than 45 enormous photographs of food. So, whether you’re partial to deconstructed sandwiches or artful presentations of piping-hot stir fry dishes, you’re bound to build up a decent appetite at this unique gallery.

Giant Shoe Museum

website | 1501 Pike Pl (Downtown) | best for: vaudeville fans and shoe lovers

The Giant Shoe Museum may just be a single exhibit wall, but it’s one of Seattle’s most quirky attractions. This Pike Place Market Museum is dedicated to collector Danny Eskenazi’s shoe obsession, and it allows visitors to look through small viewing holes that showcase, you guessed it, a selection of giant footwear.

Ye Olde Curiosity Shop

website | 1001 Alaskan Way (Downtown) | best for: satisfying morbid curiosity

True to its name, Ye Olde Curiosity Shop is the place to be if you’re fascinated by morbid artifacts like real mummies, two-headed animals, and creepy shrunken heads. It was founded back in 1899 and has been a Seattle staple for years. Whether you’re searching for taxidermy tokens, Native American totems, or one-of-a-kind trinkets, you’re bound to find them here.

Museum of Bad Art

website | 1510 11 th Ave (Capitol Hill) | best for: hilariously bad art 

Seattle is known for its incredible art galleries and museums. I mean, we’ve got the Seattle Art Museum, the Azuma Gallery, and InscapeArts, so we know what’s up when it comes to culture. But did you know that we also have a museum dedicated to displaying truly terrible art?

The Museum of Bad Art is located inside Café Racer on 11 th Avenue and boasts everything from hideous clown paintings to shoddy paint-by-numbers attempts. It’s a great way to spend an afternoon in the city and you may even walk away with a unique souvenir or two. You can cover the whole thing in less than 30 minutes, so don’t worry about carving out too much time for this.

Visit the Seattle Meowtropolitan Cat Café

website | 1225 N 45 th St (Wallingford) | best for: kitty cuddles

The Seattle Meowtropolitan Cat Café is a unique spot in the city that allows you to hang out with a bunch of cats while sipping on great coffee. The café partners with several shelters to improve the lives of their resident kitties, but they also work hard to get rescue cats adopted by introducing them to friendly patrons. While you’re here, you’ll be able to cuddle with the animals, play with them, and learn all about how you can be a stellar cat parent.

Mox Boarding House

website | 5105 Leary Ave NW (Ballard) | best for: quirky board games

I just love this place – seriously, I used to come here all the time to play geeky board games and slurp great coffee at their café. They’re technically a store that sells board games (both popular and lesser-found ones), but they have a try-before-you-buy policy that can’t be topped. They feel that if you don’t like playing a game, you don’t have to feel stuck with it. I like visiting here during the afternoons as it’s slightly more mellow, but you can easily make a night of it after work with friends as it’s open until midnight.

Georgetown Trailer Park Mall

website | 5805 Airport Way S (Georgtown) | best for: unique handmade gifts 

This is one of my favorite antique shops in Seattle . You’ll find plenty of antique stores and makers inside vintage trailers. It’s worth visiting for the atmosphere alone, but you’ll probably walk away with an upcycled product or two. While you’re here, check out the shipping container chapel onsite. You might just catch a Shotgun Wedding if you’re lucky!

Georgetown Morgue

website | 5000 E Marginal Way S (Georgetown) | best for: lovers of spooky escape rooms

You won’t run into any dead bodies at the Georgetown Morgue, but you may have the life frightened out of you. This iconic attraction is considered Seattle’s scariest haunted house and has come a long way since its humble beginnings as a mortuary back in 1928. Believe it or not, this place was also said to be the site of a grisly unsolved crime that involved nine staff members and a crematorium. Spooky, indeed.

When it’s not Halloween, The Georgetown Morgue runs as an escape room experience, and you’ll spend an hour solving puzzles and immersing yourself in the building’s history to make it out unscathed. It’s not for the fainthearted, but I promise it’s tons of fun and is definitely one of the most unique things to do in Seattle.

Rent a hot tub boat

website | 2520 Westlake Ave N (South Lake Union) | best for: seeing Seattle by water

While you’re in Seattle, you can rent a hot tub boat and explore Lake Union. The boats are available year-round and feature joysticks for navigation, Bluetooth speakers, and ample space for a picnic. Regardless of whether you’re visiting during the height of summer or the dead of winter, your tub will stay a balmy 104 degrees so you can marvel at the Space Needle, Bainbridge Island, and Elliott Bay in style. It costs around $400 for two hours so it isn’t cheap, but it promises to be an unforgettable experience.

Go foraging in Beacon Hill Food Forest

website | S Dakota St (Beacon Hill) | best for: finding fresh food and engaging with the community

There are so many unique things to do in Seattle, but one of the activities to add to your Seattle for foodies bucket list is foraging in Beacon Hill Food Forest. This community-run development is packed with edible berries, medicinal herbs, and plenty of nuts and is fully open to foragers. You can spend hours scavenging for the perfect picnic and it’s a great way to reconnect with nature in North Beacon Hill.

Eat a Seattle dog

website | 1520 4 th Ave (Downtown) | best for: classic Seattle comfort food

As soon as I moved to the Emerald City, I knew that I had to try the famous Seattle dog that I kept hearing about. This delicious treat is essentially a regular hot dog topped with sautéed onions and an unholy amount of cream cheese. It might sound gross, but it’s probably the best hangover food in the city. You can grab one from any of the day or night carts around Seattle, but Dog in the Park is a classic choice for trying this quintessential Seattle food .

Attend the Fremont Solstice Parade

website | Leary Wy NW & 3rd Ave NW (Fremont) | best for: partying with adventurous artists

This isn’t one of the unique things to do in Seattle for shy types, but it’s a great excuse to whip your clothes off while enjoying live music, giant puppets, and naked revelry.

The Fremont Solstice Parade isn’t technically a nudist event, but naked and body-painted bike riders have been appearing at this summertime parade since the 1990s. Even if you’re not baring all, you can enjoy the colorful floats, dance numbers, and stilt walkers that are here to showcase the Seattle arts.

Snoop on other people’s backyards with an edible garden tour

website | Ballard | best for: peeking into other people’s gardens!

If you love seeing how other people live (and organize their outdoor spaces!), then you should explore a few gardens in Seattle during your trip. The annual Edible Garden Tour is organized in Ballard and allows visitors to check out a selection of beautiful gardens throughout the neighborhood. There are usually under 20 spots on the shortlist, and you can take a self-guided walking tour of each location to make things easier.

More to Explore in Seattle

After you check out these unique things to do in Seattle, explore more of the city with these guides.

• Seattle Bucket List: 70+ Things to Do in Your Lifetime
• 24 Hours in Downtown Seattle Like a Local
• How to Spend the Perfect One Day in Seattle
• Romantic Things to Do in Seattle
• Unique Hotels in Washington to Book Now

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