Gum Wall, Seattle

Name: Gum Wall
Address: 1428 Post Aly, Seattle, 98101-2034, United States

#203 among attractions in Seattle

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Facts and practical information

The Market Theater Gum Wall is a brick wall covered in used chewing gum under Pike Place Market in Downtown Seattle. It is located on Post Alley near Pike Street, south of the market's main entrance off 1st Avenue. Parts of the gum coating alongside the walls are several inches thick, and the coating is 15 feet high along a 50-foot-long section. The Market Theater Gum Wall has become a tourist attraction and local landmark since it was unintentionally created in the 1990s. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 47°36'29"N, 122°20'24"W

Address

1428 Post AlyDowntown Seattle (Pike-Market)Seattle 98101-2034 United States

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Day trips

Gum Wall – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Seattle Art Museum, Seattle Aquarium, Westlake Center, Pike Place Chowder.

~290 ftSE
Spacious home for modern and historic work
Seattle Art Museum, Seattle
2 min walk • Nestled in the heart of downtown Seattle, the Seattle Art Museum, colloquially known as SAM, stands as a beacon of cultural sophistication and artistic exploration. This esteemed museum, which opened its doors to the public in 1933, has since become a pivotal...
~780 ftW
Sea life plus an underwater viewing dome
Seattle Aquarium, Seattle
4 min walk • The Seattle Aquarium is a vibrant marine conservation center nestled on the picturesque waterfront of Seattle, United States. Opened in 1977, this public aquarium serves as a window to the diverse underwater world of the Pacific Northwest and beyond, offering visitors...
~1600 ftNE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Westlake Center, Seattle
8 min walk • Westlake Center, nestled in the heart of downtown Seattle, stands as a modern beacon for shoppers and urban explorers alike. This multi-level shopping center, with its glass-encased facade, offers a diverse array of retail stores, dining options, and entertainment...
~560 ftNW
Fish market, Shopping
Pike Place Chowder, Seattle
3 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Seattle's historic Pike Place Market is Pike Place Chowder, a culinary gem that has become a must-visit destination for seafood aficionados. This renowned eatery has carved out a niche for itself by serving up some of the best chowders in the...
~1290 ftNE
Park, Light rail
Westlake Park, Seattle
7 min walk • Nestled amidst the bustling urban landscape of Seattle, Westlake Park serves as a verdant oasis in the heart of the city's downtown area. This compact, yet inviting public space is a central hub of social interaction and urban life, providing a welcoming retreat for...
~1250 ftNW
Park, View point
Victor Steinbrueck Park, Seattle
7 min walk • Victor Steinbrueck Park is a 0.8 acre park in Downtown Seattle, Washington, United States, located just northwest of Pike Place Market overlooking Elliott Bay.
~740 ftE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Benaroya Hall, Seattle
4 min walk • Benaroya Hall is the home of the Seattle Symphony in Downtown Seattle, Washington, United States. It features two auditoria, the S.
~1530 ftE
Theater, Concerts and shows
5th Avenue Theatre, Seattle
8 min walk • The 5th Avenue Theatre is a landmark theatre building located in Seattle, Washington. It has hosted a variety of theatre productions and motion pictures since it opened in 1926.
~1010 ftSW
Ferris wheel, Theme park, Amusement park
Seattle Great Wheel, Seattle
5 min walk • The Seattle Great Wheel is a 53-meter tall giant Ferris wheel at Pier 57 on Elliott Bay in Seattle, Washington. At an overall height of 175 feet, it was the tallest Ferris wheel on the West Coast of the United States when it opened in June 2012.
~610 ftSW
Park, Piers and boardwalks, Waterfront
Seattle Waterfront, Seattle
3 min walk • Waterfront Park is a public park on the Central Waterfront, Downtown, Seattle, Washington, USA. Designed by the Bumgardner Partnership and consultants, it was constructed on the site of the former Schwabacher Wharf.
~290 ftNE
Nightlife, Music and shows, Music venue
The Showbox, Seattle
2 min walk • The Showbox is a music venue in Seattle, Washington. It has been owned by AEG Live since 2007.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Gum Wall open?

Gum Wall is open:

Monday 24h
Tuesday 24h
Wednesday 24h
Thursday 24h
Friday 24h
Saturday 24h
Sunday 24h

Which popular attractions are close to Gum Wall?

Nearby attractions include Seattle Art Museum, Seattle (2 min walk), The Showbox, Seattle (2 min walk), 2nd and Pike, Seattle (3 min walk), Fifteen Twenty-One Second Avenue, Seattle (3 min walk).

How to get to Gum Wall by public transport?

The nearest stations to Gum Wall:

Bus

2nd Ave & Pike St • Lines: 113, 121, 122, 123, 143, 157, 162, 177, 178, 190, 29, 37 (3 min walk)
3rd Ave & Pike St • Lines: 116, 120, 124, 131, 132, 15, 16, 19, 2, 21, 21E, 24, 27, 28, 29, 3, 304, 33, 5, 55, 56, 57, C, D, E (4 min walk)

Light rail

University Street • Lines: 1 (5 min walk)
Westlake • Lines: 1 (8 min walk)

Ferry

Seattle Waterfront • Lines: Seattle-Blake Island (6 min walk)
Seattle • Lines: Seattle-Bremerton, Seattle-Winslow (11 min walk)

Trolleybus

3rd Ave & Seneca St • Lines: 1, 13, 3, 4, 49 (7 min walk)
3rd Ave & Virginia St • Lines: 1, 13, 2, 3, 4 (9 min walk)

Train

Westlake Center (8 min walk)
Seattle King Street (22 min walk)

Tram

Pacific Place • Lines: South Lake Union Streetcar (10 min walk)
Occidental Mall • Lines: First Hill Streetcar (18 min walk)