Keep Seattle Weird Map

Welcome to the quirky and eccentric world of Seattle, where the unconventional thrives and the weirdness is celebrated! Embark on a whimsical journey through the Emerald City with our exclusive "Keep Seattle Weird" Google Map, your ultimate guide to discovering the offbeat treasures hidden within this vibrant metropolis. 

We try to keep the map up-to-date but we suggest calling the individual businesses, just to confirm hours and availability.

From unconventional dining experiences to peculiar landmarks, immerse yourself in the delightfully bizarre with our curated selection of must-visit spots. 

 First stop on your unconventional adventure is Bizarro Restaurant, a haven for those seeking a dining experience unlike any other. Indulge your taste buds in a fusion of flavors that defy convention, where each dish is a masterpiece crafted with a touch of the unexpected. From whimsical decor to out-of-this-world culinary creations, Bizarro Restaurant promises an unforgettable dining escapade that will tantalize your senses and leave you craving for more. 

 Next, ascend to the summit of Gasworks Park and behold the marvel that is the sundial. Perched atop this iconic landmark, the sundial offers not only a timekeeping function but also a fascinating spectacle of engineering and design. Marvel at the intricate workings of this unconventional timepiece as it casts its shadow upon the landscape, reminding you that in Seattle, even the simplest of objects can be transformed into something extraordinary. 

 But the adventure doesn't end there! Venture forth and explore the myriad folk art installations scattered throughout the city, each offering a glimpse into the creative minds of local artisans. From whimsical sculptures to colorful murals, these captivating works of art will ignite your imagination and inspire you to see the world through a different lens. 

 So why wait? Grab your friends, family, or fellow adventurers and embark on a journey through the weird and wonderful streets of Seattle. With our "Keep Seattle Weird" Google Map as your guide, you're guaranteed an unforgettable experience filled with laughter, discovery, and a healthy dose of eccentricity. Come join us and embrace the weirdness that makes Seattle truly one-of-a-kind!

Neil Hubbard, playing the bagpipes on the top of the Space Needle!

Ivar's Acres of Clams -- Still there, still good food!

Alaska North Slope Outfitters /Long-gone

100 Weird Things to do in Seattle!

 Some are free, some other places may charge a fee, but there's plenty of Weird Things to Do in Seattle!

1. 1. Visit the Fremont Troll under the Aurora Bridge.
2. 2. Attend the annual Fremont Solstice Parade where people paint themselves in crazy colors.
3. 3. Take a photo with the "Waiting for the Interurban" sculpture in Fremont.
4. 4. Check out the Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP) designed by Frank Gehry.
5. 5. Explore the quirky shops and cafes in the Ballard neighborhood.
6. 6. Go on the Seattle Underground Tour and explore.... Underground!
7. 7. Visit the Gum Wall in Post Alley near Pike Place Market.
8. 8. Take a ride on the Seattle Great Wheel on the waterfront.
9. 9. Visit the Center for Wooden Boats and take a free Sunday public sail.
10. 10. Attend the Seattle International Film Festival.
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12. 11. Visit the Seattle Pinball Museum and play vintage pinball machines.
13. 12. Visit the Seattle Art Museum (SAM) and see the iconic Hammering Man sculpture.
14. 13. Go to the Pacific Science Center and visit the Tropical Butterfly House.
15. 14. Take a ride on the Seattle Monorail.
16. 15. Visit the quirky shops and cafes in the Capitol Hill neighborhood.

Visit Seattle’s “Rubber Chicken Museum” at Archie McPhee’s in Seattle's Wallingford Neighborhood

The Archie McPhee store in Seattle, Washington has the world's only Rubber Chicken Museum in the world, and it's helping to Keep Seattle Weird!

The museum is located inside the store, which also sells other novelties such as the Famous Yodeling Pickle, Emergency Google Eyes and the Meditating Bigfoot. It features the world's largest and smallest rubber chickens, and also provides information about rubber chickens. The museum is open every day from 11 AM to 6 PM, and admission is free!  The store also sells such favorites as 12 Itty-Bitty Rubber chickens, Racing Rubber Chickens and a Rubber Chicken Emergency Clucker!

Archie McPhee's is located at 1300 N. 45th Street in Seattle.  Phone: 206-297-0240.

Bakke Coffee Museum in Ballard

Seattle's long awaited Bakke Coffee Museum is finally here, a collection of espresso and coffee machines documenting the complete history of coffee. Coffee, according to the curator, is that one thing many cannot live without, that is shared, that makes or breaks a day. An everyday pleasure with more than everyday potential. Apparently, coffee can change your life! Learn more about the story of coffee and share your story at the Bakke Coffee Museum. 

The museum is plumb full of amazing vintage and fancy coffee and espresso machines from around the world. 

Best Seattle Dive Bars

Anyone can make a list of the fancy places in town. But here at Keep Seattle Weird, we love the older places with character (and characters!), good bourban and beer and great burgers. 

 As Adam Michelson once said, "A dive bar is where you're worried about being stabbed, and a dive-themed bar is where you want to stab everyone". 

Pop Culture Grocery Store in South Seattle

Tired of the same old grocery aisle and looking to shake it up a bit?  You’ll find the Shake and Bake right by the hip-shaking Elvis adorning the end-cap at this Grocery Outlet in Skyway in South Seattle, resplendent with pop culture icons, musical statuary, historical representations and vintage kitsch. 

I know, I know.... you think I am exaggerating, why would anyone go out of their way to visit a Grocery Outlet?  Well, these owners have let their freak flag fly.  You'll find canned goods down by the giant statues of Laurel and Hardy and dried fruit near the miniature fire trucks.  None of it makes any sense, but I guess that is its charm. 

Address:  11656 68th Ave. S., Seattle WA 98178

Seattle Grocery Outlet pays homage to Pop Culture

Breakfast in a Record Shop

 

Easy Street Records is the best little record store, cafe and cocktail lounge in West Seattle and it's almost single-handedly doing its best to keep Seattle weird!

East Street is an independent record store that opened in 1988 and they're a super-favorite here at Keep Seattle Weird.  They opened a small cafe inside and then later, an upstairs "speakeasy" cocktail lounge.  They are so beloved, when West 5 Bar and Restaurant closed up the street, they gave their beloved Mai-Tai recipe to the folks at Easy Street. They have record release parties, in-store performances and it serves as a mini-townhall of sorts for local residents.

Ivar's Dancing Clams

On a muggy misty day at the beach, Ivar's Dancing Clams run wild and free.

Ivar Haglund was a true Seattle character and icon. He was known as an entertainer, folksinger, restaurateur and ultimately the "King," "Mayor," or "Patriarch" of the waterfront. The story of Ivar's Seafood Restaurants began in 1938 when 33-year old Seattle native Ivar Haglund opened his city's first aquarium on Seattle's Pier 54. Droves of people lined up and paid a nickel to view the sea life that Ivar had collected from the surrounding Puget Sound. Noticing that his patrons often came with an appetite, Haglund began to sell red clam chowder and fish n' chips from the site—an instant success that began his career as a restaurateur.  You can still visit Ivar's today, still helping to Keep Seattle Weird!  

Ivars Hoax Ivar's Restaurants

Poop Walk - Waterworks Gardens wastewater treatment art installation

If you want to get out of the city and have a fun and educational walk, go visit Lorna Jordan's Waterworks Garden a few minutes outside Seattle, near beautiful downtown Renton. Lorna's design for Waterworks Gardens combined classical garden design, wastewater treatment infrastructure and habitat restoration. The garden is a great place to stroll and get out doors, while enjoying an art installation and understanding how nature cleans dirty water to provide us with clean drinking water. The artist was inspired by her study of Italian gardens and the sense of theater that she observed there. The Grotto was hand made from stone and concrete and, with its flowing water, pools, native plantings, mosaic, and stone seating, remains a favorite gathering place for visitors to the site.

Seattle's Big Top Curiosity Shop is closing - Go to the last big sale

To the Staff at Keep Seattle Weird's utter sadness and despair, Big Top Curiosity Shop is closing.  

Their sad loss is your happy gain, however. 

Big Closing SALE this weekend! March 23rd-24th & 30th, 12-6pm.

Saturday 25% off of Everything!
Sunday Red Tag Sale!
Everything with a red tag is 50% off!
Saturday March 30th, last sale ever!
50% entire store!

Vintage, Collectibles & Oddities! Large selection of Velvet Paintings, Restaurant / Advertising Memorabilia, Beer Signs, Neon Signs, Collectible Toys: Hot Wheels, Star Trek, Star Wars, Batman, E.T. Animal Skulls, Taxidermy, Nautical, Clown & Halloween costumes, Cassette Tapes, Vintage Bikes, Street Signs, Knick Knacks, Circus Posters, Automobilia, Store Display items & more!

BIG TOP CURIOSITY SHOP:  8507 14th Ave South, Seattle, WA