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Gum Wall, Seattle, WA

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Gum Wall

1428 Post Alley · Seattle, WA

Why you should go…

The Gum Wall lines both sides of Post Alley beneath Pike Place Market, reached by the ramp to the left of the Public Market Center clock sign. It began in the 1990s when patrons and performers at Unexpected Productions' Market Theater stuck their gum on the bricks, and the market let it stay around 1999. The first full cleaning in 2015 removed more than 2,350 pounds of gum, yet the wall fills back up quickly. Bring a piece and add your own.

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General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Gum Wall, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Eat & Drink
    Foodie Favorite

    Pike Place Chowder

    Under $25

    Grab a bread bowl of clam chowder or a lobster roll and eat under the rotunda like generations of visitors before you.

    Right next doorSwitch it up: Eat & Drink

  • Attractions
    Family Favorite

    Seattle Great Wheel

    Under $25

    A 175-foot Ferris wheel over Elliott Bay with enclosed, climate-controlled gondolas.

    Right next doorSwitch it up: Attractions

  • Attractions
    Family Favorite

    Seattle Aquarium

    $25–$50

    A waterfront aquarium on Elliott Bay with sea otters, octopus, and a newly expanded Ocean Pavilion.

    Steps awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Sightseeing
    Iconic

    Pike Place Market

    Free

    The country's oldest continuously operated public market, famous for flying fish and fresh flowers.

    Steps awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    King County

    Free

    The Seattle area county spanning Puget Sound waterfront, mountain trails and big city attractions.

    0.4 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Pioneer Square

    Free

    Guide to Pioneer Square, Seattle's historic Victorian-era neighborhood of galleries, shops, and restaurants.

    0.6 mi awayMore like this