① Space Needle

📍 400 Broad St, Seattle, WA 98109

🌟 Why visit: Built for the 1962 World’s Fair, the Space Needle is Seattle’s most recognizable landmark.

👀 Don’t miss: The glass floor observation deck and 360° skyline views of Puget Sound and Mount Rainier.

💡 Tip: Go at sunset for golden-hour photos.

② Pike Place Market

📍 85 Pike St, Seattle, WA 98101

🌟 Why visit: A historic market since 1907, filled with fresh seafood, produce, and quirky local shops.

👀 Don’t miss: Flying fish vendors, the first Starbucks, and the colorful Gum Wall nearby.

💡 Tip: Bring cash for small vendors; mornings are best for photos.

③ Museum of Pop Culture

📍 325 5th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109

🌟 Why visit: A Frank Gehry–designed building celebrating music, movies, and gaming.

👀 Don’t miss: Nirvana and Jimi Hendrix exhibits, sci-fi props, and indie game showcases.

💡 Tip: Located right next to the Space Needle—easy to combine.

④ The Gum Wall

📍 1428 Post Alley, Seattle, WA 98101

🤳 Best Time: Late afternoon when sunlight hits the wall.

🍬 Why go: Equal parts gross and amazing! Thousands of colorful chewed gum blobs line the alley walls, making it one of the weirdest (and most Instagrammed) spots in the city. Snap a photo or… add your own! 🤭📷

💡 Tip: Bring a stick of gum and hand sanitizer.

⑤ Funko HQ

📍 2802 Wetmore Ave, Everett, WA 98201

🧸 Why visit: The global flagship for Funko lovers—massive Pop! displays, themed rooms, and exclusive collectibles.

📸 Don’t miss: Life-sized Batman and DIY Pop! station.

💡 Tip: Best visited on weekday mornings to skip the crowds!