The Iconic Gum Wall: A Colorful Tribute to Creativity
Explore Seattle's Gum Wall, a vibrant and quirky tourist attraction that showcases an ever-evolving masterpiece of chewed gum left by visitors from around the world.
Nestled in Seattle's Post Alley, the Gum Wall is a vibrant and quirky tourist attraction that showcases a unique blend of art and community spirit. This ever-evolving installation of chewed gum, left by countless visitors, draws tourists from around the world eager to snap a photo and add their mark to this sticky masterpiece.
A brief summary to The Gum Wall
- 1428 Post Alley, Seattle, Seattle Waterfront, Washington, 98101, US
- Click to display
- Monday 12 am-12 am
- Tuesday 12 am-12 am
- Wednesday 12 am-12 am
- Thursday 12 am-12 am
- Friday 12 am-12 am
- Saturday 12 am-12 am
- Sunday 12 am-12 am
Local tips
- Bring your own gum to contribute to the wall and make your mark!
- Visit during off-peak hours for a less crowded experience and better photo opportunities.
- Combine your visit with a trip to Pike Place Market, which is just a short walk away.
- Be cautious of the gum on the ground; wear comfortable shoes for navigating the alley.
- Check the weather before your visit, as the gum wall can be slippery when it rains.
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Getting There
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Public Transit
From Federal Way Transit Center, take Sound Transit Route 586 towards Seattle. Stay on the bus for approximately 30 minutes until you reach the Seattle Station. Once you arrive at the Seattle Station, exit the bus and head towards 4th Avenue South. Walk north on 4th Avenue for about 10 minutes until you reach Pike Street. Turn left onto Pike Street and continue walking until you reach Post Alley. The Gum Wall will be located at 1428 Post Alley.
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Walking
If you are at a central location in Federal Way, such as the Commons at Federal Way, walk towards the Federal Way Transit Center and board a bus heading to Seattle. Follow the public transit directions above to reach the Gum Wall.
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Rideshare
Use a rideshare app like Uber or Lyft. Input 'The Gum Wall, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle, WA 98101' as your destination. The driver will take you directly to the location. Ensure to check for traffic conditions to estimate your arrival time.
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Biking
If you are comfortable biking, you can rent a bike from a nearby bike-sharing service in Federal Way. Head towards the Interurban Trail, which offers a scenic route to Seattle. Follow the trail north until you reach the Seattle Waterfront area. From there, navigate towards 4th Avenue and then take a left onto Pike Street, and finally, a right onto Post Alley to find the Gum Wall.
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