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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Seattle

140 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Seattle, Washington

Updated August 10, 2026
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Seattle, Washington

Fremont Troll

A giant Troll lurks under one of Seattle's oldest bridges.

Seattle, Washington

Seattle Underground

A walk through the historic city center, under the streets of Seattle.
Medical Ed. Photo by Annetta Black

Seattle, Washington

Ye Olde Curiosity Shop

A 100-year-old purveyor of curiosities, curios, and kitsch featuring mummies, shrunken heads, and a Fiji Mermaid.
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Seattle, Washington

Museum of Pop Culture

A museum dedicated to the history and exploration of both popular music and science fiction.
A “meowcha”, get it?

Seattle, Washington

Seattle Meowtropolitan Cat Café

Make your reservation to have coffee with some kitties.

Seattle, Washington

‘A Sound Garden’

A huge musical sculpture and other art installations on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration grounds.
Kubota Gardens

Seattle, Washington

Kubota Garden

This semi-secret garden in south Seattle emulates a traditional Japanese garden using the plants of the Pacific Northwest.
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Upcoming Events in Seattle

Night of the Living Theater

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Night of the Living Theater

Audience choices shape every twist as improvisers conjure a new zombie apocalypse live each night—no two shows alike.

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Unexpected Productions — Seattle

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Cool Places to Eat & Drink in Seattle

A “meowcha”, get it?

Seattle, Washington

Seattle Meowtropolitan Cat Café

Make your reservation to have coffee with some kitties.

Seattle, Washington

Beacon Food Forest

This edible park is open to any and all foragers.

Seattle, Washington

Blue Moon Tavern

This popular bar has been blurring the line between normal and edgy for more than 75 years.

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Explore Seattle, Washington

Shops 23
Unique Restaurants & Bars 15
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Military 6
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Stories About Seattle

Wondering about Wonder

Why curiosity, reflection, and the space between answers may be more important than ever.
by Jake Haupert, Community Contributor
August 2, 2026

More Than Just the "Harry Potter Library" -- Inside the Suzzallo Library Reading Room

Exploring The University of Washington's Suzzallo Library Reading Room
by DeAndrea Cherry, Community Contributor
July 29, 2026
GPS-tagging whimbrels on Chiloé Island in southern Chile.

Wings of Survival

A world-first race with nature
by Timm Döbert, Community Contributor
July 14, 2026
Teriyaki chicken as we know it was invented in Seattle, not Japan.

Cooking Creatively With J. Kenji López-Alt

The author of "The Food Lab" shares his science-based kitchen techniques and current food quest.
by Diana Hubbell, Atlas Obscura
December 9, 2024

Podcast: Nue

Street food is a global phenomenon these days, and here's a place in Seattle that really embraces it.
by The Podcast Team, Atlas Obscura
November 27, 2023

Podcast: A Sound Garden

Join us for a daily celebration of the world’s most wondrous, unexpected, even strange places.
by The Podcast Team, Atlas Obscura
May 30, 2022
A male great argus hopes to impress a potential mate with an arresting show of plumage and pomp.

This Bird's Mating Dance Is Full of Stomp and Pomp

The great argus uses its unusual wing feathers to maximum, eye-catching effect.
by Gemma Tarlach, Atlas Obscura
April 13, 2022
One of Jerry Weller’s photo albums, with notes that Patti May gave to GLAPN identifying people in the pictures.

The Precious, Precarious Work of Queer Archiving in the Pacific Northwest

Local legacy-keepers are working to ensure that the histories aren't lost or forgotten.
by Emma Banks, Atlas Obscura
April 14, 2023

Lists Featuring Seattle

World Famous Giant Shoe Museum
Gum Wall window ledge
The giant sequoia.

The 11 Best Places to Visit Near Pike Place for Curious Travelers

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Including World Famous Giant Shoe Museum, Psychic Chicken of Seattle , and Gum Wall

They were built in 1979.
Seward Street Slides

When Stairs and Slides Are Hiding in Plain Sight

Play real-life Chutes and Ladders at these obscure thruways.

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Including Secret Tiled Staircase, Esmeralda Slide Park, and Howe Street Stairs

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