Gum Wall
Viewpoint · Pike Place and Waterfront, Seattle

Gum Wall

Photo: Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

The Gum Wall formed when people began sticking gum to the bricks after a local theater banned chewing gum. It now stretches along the alley with colorful, textured surfaces. Visitors often add their own pieces while passing through.

On day 1 of Seattle & the Sound

Good to know

Tickets
Free
Time needed
10 to 20 minutes
Best time
Early morning to avoid crowds
Getting there
Enter Post Alley from Pike Place Market

Itineraries with Gum Wall

Day 1 of Seattle & the Sound

Pike Place and Waterfront

How Gum Wall fits into a day.
  1. 9:45Pike Place Market ExplorationPike Place Market
  2. 11:30Gum Wall VisitGum Wall
  3. 12:15Seattle Waterfront WalkSeattle Waterfront
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Gum Wall questions

Can visitors add gum to the wall?

Yes. Many people stick their chewed gum onto the existing layers.

Is the Gum Wall cleaned regularly?

The city has removed gum in the past for maintenance but allows it to accumulate again.

Is the Gum Wall safe to touch?

Touching the gum is not advised due to hygiene concerns.

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