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Explore Fremont! Seattle’s Funkiest hood! Go at your own pace and on your schedule on this unique one of a kind tour of Fremont AKA that Center of the Universe.
On this funky tour of Fremont, Seattle, I’ll be navigating you to all that is uniquely Fremont, the center of the universe. Yes, you heard right, as declared by Kings County, Fremont is the center of the Universe, and you’ll see the sign to prove it. On this solo tour for travel rebels, you’ll see what makes Fremont funky, including the Fremont Rocket, the largest Lenin statue you may have ever seen, a giant troll that lives under a bridge, local statues, the Berlin wall, dinosaurs and you’ll even stop by an operating chocolate factory, how about that. So why don’t you get your cute butt down to the Fremont Troll. That’s where the tour starts. I’ll meet you there.
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Duration: 45 to 55 minutes
Starts: Seattle, United States
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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Explore Fremont! Seattle’s Funkiest hood! Go at your own pace and on your schedule on this unique one of a kind tour of Fremont AKA that Center of the Universe.
On this funky tour of Fremont, Seattle, I’ll be navigating you to all that is uniquely Fremont, the center of the universe. Yes, you heard right, as declared by Kings County, Fremont is the center of the Universe, and you’ll see the sign to prove it. On this solo tour for travel rebels, you’ll see what makes Fremont funky, including the Fremont Rocket, the largest Lenin statue you may have ever seen, a giant troll that lives under a bridge, local statues, the Berlin wall, dinosaurs and you’ll even stop by an operating chocolate factory, how about that. So why don’t you get your cute butt down to the Fremont Troll. That’s where the tour starts. I’ll meet you there.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Center of the Universe Signpost, 3427 Fremont Pl N, Seattle, WA 98103, USA
Fremont is the center of the Universe, and you’ll see the sign to prove it. Today the Center of the Universe sign is a landmark recognized by all kinds of official government people, like the Metropolitan King County Council.
Duration: 3 minutes
Stop At: Statue of Lenin, 3526 Fremont Pl N, Seattle, WA 98103, USA
This bronze sculpture of Vladimir Lenin was created by Emil Venkov, a citizen of Slovakia. Weighing over 7 tons and 16 feet tall, the sculpture took ten years to complete and is truly different. It’s believed to be the only representation portraying Lenin surrounded by guns and flames instead of holding a book or waving his signature hat.
Duration: 3 minutes
Stop At: Theo Chocolate, 3400 Phinney Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103, USA
Organic Chocolate Factory!!!! Awesome local spot for sweets.
Duration: 3 minutes
Stop At: Fremont Dinosaurs, Seattle, WA 98103, USA
The topiaries were created by the Pacific Science Center to promote a dinosaur exhibit in the 1980’s. After the exhibit ended, the topiaries were offered for sale, and two Fremont activists purchased them for $1, plus moving costs. You may ask, “Why?” Take the tour to find out!
Duration: 3 minutes
Stop At: Waiting For The Interurban, N 34th St, Seattle, WA 98103, USA
Waiting for the Interurban commemorates the light rail train line that used to connect downtown Seattle with all of its neighborhoods. The piece depicts six people under a shelter and a curious, let say different, dog with a human face. Learn why it’s one of the most popular stature in Fremont and what the deal is with the human faced dog!
Duration: 3 minutes
