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Kent, Washington

Untitled (Johnson Pit #30)

Tasked with beautifying a disused stretch of industrial land one artist filled a hole with grass.
EricGrundhauser Added by EricGrundhauser
Vashon, Washington

Vashon Island Bike Tree

A bike being "eaten" by a tree is the real Vashon legend behind popular children's book, "Red Ranger Came Calling."
Rachel Added by Rachel
Bremerton, Washington

Sail of the USS Parche

The only surviving piece of a submarine said to be the most decorated vessel in U.S. history.
Added by crackdogx
Renton, Washington

Renton Public Library

This unique library spans a mighty river.
Added by RockEngineer49
Bainbridge Island, Washington

Haleets Rock

Mysterious ancient petroglyphs carved on a glacial boulder at the tip of Bainbridge Island.
Jake Uitti Added by Jake Uitti
Vashon, Washington

Fence of Doors

Walking by this fence is like strolling along a portal to various fictional worlds.
Added by towerr
Kirkland, Washington

Truck-Eating Bridge

A normal, unassuming pedestrian overpass has been the demise of many, many trucks.
Added by mewissa
Bainbridge Island, Washington

Bainbridge Island Frog Rock

The boulder is a landmark, public art, and an icon.
arealgirlfriday Added by arealgirlfriday
Seattle, Washington

'A Sound Garden'

A huge musical sculpture and other art installations on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration grounds.
Seattle, Washington

Magnuson Park Fin Art

Old submarine parts have been converted into faux whale fins.
Added by garbare83686
Seattle, Washington

World Flight Monument

This gold-winged spire celebrates the first true flight around the world.
Added by crackdogx
Seattle, Washington

'A Salish Welcome'

A colorful statue honoring the local salmon in glass and bronze.
EricGrundhauser Added by EricGrundhauser
Seattle, Washington

Red Mill Totem House

Keeping Ballard's heritage alive with delicious, lightly battered Alaskan wild cod.
meganmichelle Added by meganmichelle
Seattle, Washington

The Sloop Tavern

A 50-year old dive bar that has its own yacht club.
EricGrundhauser Added by EricGrundhauser
Seattle, Washington

Lockspot Cafe

An eclectic restaurant serving from and to the nearby Chittenden Locks.
EricGrundhauser Added by EricGrundhauser
Seattle, Washington

Majestic Bay Theatre

Continuing a tradition of movie magic on the site of America’s oldest continually operating movie theatre.
Added by Mordy
Seattle, Washington

Carnegie Public Library

Always a new use for this old building.
Leslie McIntyre Added by Leslie McIntyre
Seattle, Washington

Hi-Life / Fire Station No. 18

Seasonal, Pacific Northwest cuisine served in a 101 year old firehouse.
meganmichelle Added by meganmichelle
Seattle, Washington

Egan's Ballard Jam House

This jazz venue welcomes performers nightly and students daily.
EricGrundhauser Added by EricGrundhauser
Seattle, Washington

Conor Byrne Pub

One of the oldest continually operating drinking establishments west of the Mississippi.
meganmichelle Added by meganmichelle
Seattle, Washington

Mox Boarding House

A busy cafe better known for board games than food.
Added by Mordy
Seattle, Washington

Mike's Chili Parlor

Feeding hungry Ballard boat workers since 1922.
meganmichelle Added by meganmichelle
Seattle, Washington

Salty Dog Pottery Studio

Artistic Oasis in Industrial Ballard.
Dylan Added by Dylan
Seattle, Washington

Edith Macefield's House

The tale of a strong-willed woman who stood her ground when the commercial world came rumbling in.
Added by Mordy