📍 719 S King St, Seattle, WA 98104
🐉 Bruce connection: Seattle’s best starting point—multi-year exhibits created with the Lee family tell his early story here.
👀 Don’t miss: Photos, training notes, and a clear timeline of his Seattle years.
⏱️ Plan: 60–90 minutes; many other stops are a short walk away in the C-ID.
💡 Tip: Swing by the in-house Marketplace for Bruce books and merch that support the museum.
📍 1554 15th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112
🐉 Bruce connection: Final resting place of Bruce Lee and his son Brandon; a global pilgrimage site.
👀 Don’t miss: The side-by-side headstones and the small stone path leading in.
⏱️ Plan: 15–30 minutes; it’s a quiet, reflective stop.
💡 Tip: Bring flowers or a short note; keep voices low and pack out everything.
📍 1600 Melrose Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
🐉 Bruce connection: Site of Bruce’s 1973 Seattle memorial service; today a craft beer hall with preserved architecture.
👀 Don’t miss: The portico/beer-garden area where the hearse once pulled through.
⏱️ Plan: 30–60 minutes for a drink or meal; golden hour is extra atmospheric.
💡 Tip: Pair this with a visit to Lake View Cemetery up the hill.
📍 420 8th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104 (Entrance beside Szechuan Noodle Bowl)
🐉 Bruce connection: Around 1962 he taught in the basement here—look for the narrow half-door next to the restaurant.
👀 Don’t miss: A quick photo of the understated doorway—humble place, huge legacy.
⏱️ Plan: 5–10 minutes, exterior only.
💡 Tip: Be discreet; it’s an active building for businesses and tenants.
📍 Odegaard Undergraduate Library, 4060 George Washington Ln NE, Seattle, WA 98195
🐉 Bruce connection: Permanent art installation celebrating his philosophy at the university where he studied.
👀 Don’t miss: The dramatic staircase artwork—fast but meaningful photo stop.
⏱️ Plan: 20 minutes, then a short campus stroll.
💡 Tip: Use Red Square as your landmark; Odegaard faces it.
📍 655 S King St, Seattle, WA 98104
🐉 Bruce connection: A favorite spot during his Seattle years; the staff and old photos keep the stories alive.
🍽️ What to order: Beef with oyster sauce plus classic Cantonese staples.
🌟 Vibe: Old-school, family-run, full of neighborhood history.
💡 Tip: It’s a few minutes’ walk from the Wing Luke—perfect for lunch after the museum.
📍 653 S Weller St, Seattle, WA 98104
🐉 Bruce connection: Early classes were held in this building’s basement in the early ’60s.
🍽️ What to know: Operating status has varied—check before you go if you plan to eat.
🌟 Vibe: When open, a classic late-night Chinatown–International District stalwart.
💡 Tip: Even if closed, the corner is a quick photo stop for Bruce history.
