Art & Culture in Seattle

Explore the vibrant art and culture scene of Seattle. From museums and hidden galleries to beautiful architecture and street art, our Spotters have discovered the perfect places for every art and culture enthusiast. Don’t miss Scarecrow Video, an old-school video store that’s a treasure for film lovers, or check out the Little Free Library nooks. Discover these and many more cultural gems in the city!

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Little Free Library

Neighborhood knowledge nooks

The "Little Free Library" in Seattle has a number of spots throughout the city you would never imagine house books free to take, and free to refill...

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Relaxing

Daniel

Lim

Apr 11, 2025

Bill Melinda Foundation

A wealth of knowledge

"Bill Melinda Foundation" in Seattle hosts a number of events, talks and performances, with interactive displays on poverty and disease. I love this space.

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Diya

Khanna

Apr 11, 2025

Wallingford Sign

Better than Hollywood's

The "Wallingford Sign" in Seattle has always been my favorite landmark, though it's always surprised me how such a small urban center has such a big sign!

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Aarin

Wright

Apr 11, 2025

Scarecrow Video

Film rental behemoth

"Scarecrow Video" in Seattle is one of the few survivors of online streaming. It's truly massive and stomps the Netflix experience into the ground...

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Aarin

Wright

Apr 11, 2025

The Bikery

Cooking up bikes

"The Bikery" in Seattle is a 100% volunteer-run bike co-op that provides friendly and knowledgeable service, teaching people how to fix their own bike!

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Daniel

Lim

Apr 11, 2025

Burke-Gilman Trail

Seattle's favourite bike trail

"Burke-Gilman Trail" is the longest dedicated biking trail in Seattle at 19 miles one way. I like it because it goes around Lake Washington...

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Relaxing

Vidhi

Bhagdev

Apr 11, 2025

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Art & Culture in Seattle

City guides by those who know the city in and out!

Our Locals' Favorite Art & culture

Aarin

Diya

You?

Munya

Vidhi

Daniel

City guides by those who know their city best!

Why not just trust our Locals?

Aarin

Diya

You?

Munya

Vidhi

Daniel

Little Free Library

Neighborhood knowledge nooks

Daniel

Lim

Bill Melinda Foundation

A wealth of knowledge

Diya

Khanna

Wallingford Sign

Better than Hollywood's

Aarin

Wright

Scarecrow Video

Film rental behemoth

Aarin

Wright

The Bikery

Cooking up bikes

Daniel

Lim

Burke-Gilman Trail

Seattle's favourite bike trail

Vidhi

Bhagdev

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