Learn about the history of the neighborhood , walk among some great outdoor street art, enjoy some excellent craft cocktails and taste spirits that are made right here in the area! Throughout our walking tour, we’ll be passing by some interesting landmarks in Fremont, including a historic canal, modern-day tech headquarters, some truly bizarre outdoor art, and the famous Fremont Troll, all part of the wonderfully weird Center of the Universe!
Highlights
+Enjoy a taste of some locally made spirits - made right here in the Pacific Northwest
+Discover some funky art throughout the Fremont neighbourhood
+Learn the stories behind the cocktails and their ingredients
+Get to know why Fremont earned the nickname 'Center of the Universe`
+Hear about Seattle's Prohibition past and its modern-day drinking scene
+Get up close and personal with a beloved city attraction, the Fremont Troll
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Taste two craft cocktails
✔ Learn the stories behind the cocktails and their ingredients
✔ Get tips on what else to see, do and eat during your stay
✔ Enjoy a taste of some locally made spirits
✔ Join Friendly Local English-speaking guide
✔ Discover some funky art throughout the Fremont neighborhood
✖ Additional drinks, food
✖ Tips/gratuities for the guide
Departure & Return
Departure:
3401 Phinney Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103, USA
Fremont Solstice Mural, across from Theo Chocolate, 3401 Phinney Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103
Return: Fremont, Seattle, WA, USA
In the heart of Fremont
Itinerary
1
Fremont
Your walking and drinking tour of Seattle starts in the heart of Fremont, a neighborhood known for its intriguing outdoor art and, of course, its incredible bar scene.
Duration: 2.3333333333333 hours
2
Vladimir Lenin Statue
Depending on how much we’re enjoying our drinks at each stop, we may have an opportunity to pass by this unusual addition to Fremont’s outdoor sculpture collection and hear about how it ended up here and the controversy it has sparked over the years.
3
Lake Union
Along our walk, you might spot this lake filled with houseboats and commercial fishing vessels and with many viewpoints with city skyline views.
4
Theo Chocolate
You’ll likely smell this historic building before you see it, as everyday the factory produces some of the best chocolate found in Seattle.
5
The Rocket
We may pass under this sculpture that’s part of a collection of Fremont’s space-themed outdoor art.
6
Fremont Canal Park
Our tour may briefly route past this park that stretches alongside the Fremont Canal, where year-round you can spot kayakers, rowers, and commercial and private ships passing by.
7
Fremont Troll
The Fremont Troll is a beloved statue under the Aurora Bridge and numbers among the more curious art found in the Fremont neighborhood. Stop here with your tour guide to get a troll selfie and learn the story behind this mythological monument.
Duration: 10 minutes
Additional info
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• The maximum number of people on this tour will be 12 passengers.
• Travelers under 21 years of age are not permitted to join this tour.
• The tour meeting point is accessible by King County Metro bus lines or by bicycle via the car-free Cheshiahud Lake Union Loop bicycle trail. There are several parking lots in the area and street parking may be limited, so please plan accordingly.
