CHEAT SHEET
This History Hunt is designed as a fun family experience, and a chance for you & your kids to discover some interesting facts about Seattle History! We highly encourage you to let the kids lead and make discoveries on their own as much as possible.
However, we realize that it’s impossible to plan an all-day outing without knowing where you’re going, so below is your handy cheat-sheet! At the very bottom of the page is a rough map, with approximate driving distance and drive times, to help you plan a fun outing! Make sure you let businesses know that you’re on the TDA History Hunt and enjoy the adventure!
This History Hunt is designed as a fun family experience, and a chance for you & your kids to discover some interesting facts about Seattle History! We highly encourage you to let the kids lead and make discoveries on their own as much as possible.
However, we realize that it’s impossible to plan an all-day outing without knowing where you’re going, so below is your handy cheat-sheet! At the very bottom of the page is a rough map, with approximate driving distance and drive times, to help you plan a fun outing! Make sure you let businesses know that you’re on the TDA History Hunt and enjoy the adventure!
CLUE #1: ALKI & ALKI BEACH
— you’re looking for this poster in these businesses -(all ALKI posters are identical; finding just one will suffice):
-Spuds (front window)
2666 Alki Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
-Top Pot (front window)
2758 Alki Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
-Starbucks (inside store)
2742 Alki Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
Suggestions:
-Make time to look at the Statue of Liberty on the beach!
-Bring a towel and play in the water! The Seafair Pirates land here every Summer to signal the start of Seafair!
-Walk up the street to the Historical Society’s Log House Museum at: 3003 61st Ave SW. (open Th-Sun 12-4pm) loghousemuseum.org
It’s well worth the time and will add to your Seattle adventure!
- Side trip or follow-up field trip idea: Learn about Salish Coast nations, like with a visit to the Duwamish Longhouse & Cultural Center (built just west of the ancient settlement of Ha-AH-Poos, which archeologically dates back to 300BCE) near the mouth of the Duwamish River (www.DuwamishTribe.org).
Important Facts:
— Parking is free along the Alki strip and most side roads
— Public bathrooms on the beach near the Statue of Liberty
— FYI: Nearby limited Metro bus lines include Routes 37, 50, 56, 775.
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— you’re looking for this poster in these businesses -(all ALKI posters are identical; finding just one will suffice):
-Spuds (front window)
2666 Alki Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
-Top Pot (front window)
2758 Alki Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
-Starbucks (inside store)
2742 Alki Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
Suggestions:
-Make time to look at the Statue of Liberty on the beach!
-Bring a towel and play in the water! The Seafair Pirates land here every Summer to signal the start of Seafair!
-Walk up the street to the Historical Society’s Log House Museum at: 3003 61st Ave SW. (open Th-Sun 12-4pm) loghousemuseum.org
It’s well worth the time and will add to your Seattle adventure!
- Side trip or follow-up field trip idea: Learn about Salish Coast nations, like with a visit to the Duwamish Longhouse & Cultural Center (built just west of the ancient settlement of Ha-AH-Poos, which archeologically dates back to 300BCE) near the mouth of the Duwamish River (www.DuwamishTribe.org).
Important Facts:
— Parking is free along the Alki strip and most side roads
— Public bathrooms on the beach near the Statue of Liberty
— FYI: Nearby limited Metro bus lines include Routes 37, 50, 56, 775.
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CLUE #2: PIONEER SQUARE
— you’re looking for this poster in these businesses - (all PS posters are identical; finding just one will suffice).
-Klondike Gold Rush NHS (behind front desk)
319 2nd Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104
-Spooked in Seattle/Beneath The Streets (downstairs, inside, in the gift shop)
102 Cherry St, Seattle, WA 98104 (right next door to Cherry St Coffee)
-Starbucks -Yesler & First (in window)
102 1st Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104
Suggestions:
-Please allow time to explore the Klondike Gold Rush Museum at: 319 2nd Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104. (open 10am - 5pm). Admission is free and staff is chock-full of fab Seattle history!!
- BeneathTheStreets is down deep stairs, and right Next Door to Cherry Street coffee, on the corner.
Important Facts:
— You’re gonna need to pay for parking in Pioneer Square, so it’s a good excuse to take time to explore!
— No public restrooms
— ST Light Rail access is somewhat near: PioneerSquare station is on Eastern edge of neighborhood, at Yesler Way and 3rd Ave (uphill from the Smith Tower).
— Nearby Seattle Streetcar FirstHill Line: Occidental Mall/Pioneer Sq Station on S Jackson St, half-block East of 1st Ave S.
— you’re looking for this poster in these businesses - (all PS posters are identical; finding just one will suffice).
-Klondike Gold Rush NHS (behind front desk)
319 2nd Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104
-Spooked in Seattle/Beneath The Streets (downstairs, inside, in the gift shop)
102 Cherry St, Seattle, WA 98104 (right next door to Cherry St Coffee)
-Starbucks -Yesler & First (in window)
102 1st Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104
Suggestions:
-Please allow time to explore the Klondike Gold Rush Museum at: 319 2nd Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104. (open 10am - 5pm). Admission is free and staff is chock-full of fab Seattle history!!
- BeneathTheStreets is down deep stairs, and right Next Door to Cherry Street coffee, on the corner.
Important Facts:
— You’re gonna need to pay for parking in Pioneer Square, so it’s a good excuse to take time to explore!
— No public restrooms
— ST Light Rail access is somewhat near: PioneerSquare station is on Eastern edge of neighborhood, at Yesler Way and 3rd Ave (uphill from the Smith Tower).
— Nearby Seattle Streetcar FirstHill Line: Occidental Mall/Pioneer Sq Station on S Jackson St, half-block East of 1st Ave S.
CLUE #3: THE INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT (The I.D.)
— you’re looking for this poster in these businesses - (all ID posters are identical; finding just one will suffice):
-Wing Luke Museum (inside; on community board)
719 S King St. Seattle, WA 98104
-Momo (in front window)
600 S Jackson St, Seattle, WA 98104
-Pink Gorilla (in lobby window, 6th Ave side)
601 S King St #101c, Seattle, WA 98104
-Blackball Tea and Dessert (inside; in poster hallway)
651 S King St, Seattle, WA 98104
-Hing Hay Park (on Kiosk / SE corner of park)
423 Maynard Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104
Suggestions:
- Recommended parking: On King St, next to Hing Hay Park! A central spot with perfect view of the Chinatown Gate, the fun park, and shops.
- Please allow time to explore the Wing Luke Museum at: 719 S King St. Seattle, WA 98104 visit@wingluke.org
-Be sure to check out the Dragons on the lightposts!
-Hang out for a cup of tea & explore the neighborhood, lots of great hidden corner parks around!
Important Facts:
—Paid parking here
—Easy access to Seattle Streetcar FirstHill line (7th & Jackson station)
— Nearby Access to ST Link Light Rail ID Station is at the Western edge of the ID, at S Jackson St & 5th Ave
—No public restrooms
— you’re looking for this poster in these businesses - (all ID posters are identical; finding just one will suffice):
-Wing Luke Museum (inside; on community board)
719 S King St. Seattle, WA 98104
-Momo (in front window)
600 S Jackson St, Seattle, WA 98104
-Pink Gorilla (in lobby window, 6th Ave side)
601 S King St #101c, Seattle, WA 98104
-Blackball Tea and Dessert (inside; in poster hallway)
651 S King St, Seattle, WA 98104
-Hing Hay Park (on Kiosk / SE corner of park)
423 Maynard Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104
Suggestions:
- Recommended parking: On King St, next to Hing Hay Park! A central spot with perfect view of the Chinatown Gate, the fun park, and shops.
- Please allow time to explore the Wing Luke Museum at: 719 S King St. Seattle, WA 98104 visit@wingluke.org
-Be sure to check out the Dragons on the lightposts!
-Hang out for a cup of tea & explore the neighborhood, lots of great hidden corner parks around!
Important Facts:
—Paid parking here
—Easy access to Seattle Streetcar FirstHill line (7th & Jackson station)
— Nearby Access to ST Link Light Rail ID Station is at the Western edge of the ID, at S Jackson St & 5th Ave
—No public restrooms
CLUE #4: FREMONT
— you’re looking for this poster in these businesses- (all Fremont posters are identical; finding just one will suffice):
-Dusty Strings (downstairs, on wall)
3406 Fremont Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103
-Sfingiday art studio (in front window)
513 N 36th St suite a, Seattle, WA 9810
(www.sfingiday.com)
-Theo Chocolate (ask at counter)
3400 Phinney Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103
- BlueMoon Burgers (inside; wall)
703 N 34th St.
Suggestions:
Important Facts:
— Most parking is paid street parking
— Most art pieces are walking distance from each other & sidewalks are very user-friendly
— No public restrooms
— FYI: Metro Bus routes 31, 32, 40, & 62 have stops on the same block as Dusty Strings.
— you’re looking for this poster in these businesses- (all Fremont posters are identical; finding just one will suffice):
-Dusty Strings (downstairs, on wall)
3406 Fremont Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103
-Sfingiday art studio (in front window)
513 N 36th St suite a, Seattle, WA 9810
(www.sfingiday.com)
-Theo Chocolate (ask at counter)
3400 Phinney Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103
- BlueMoon Burgers (inside; wall)
703 N 34th St.
Suggestions:
- SO much art to see in Fremont! In addition to the Troll, JP Patches & Gertrude, Center of the Universe Sign, the statue of Lenin and Waiting for the Interurban, please check out:
- The Rocket
- The Planets Installation across the street from the Interurban
- The Fremont Bridge (and the figure watching over the bridge)
- There’s great family-friendly restaurants here as well!
Important Facts:
— Most parking is paid street parking
— Most art pieces are walking distance from each other & sidewalks are very user-friendly
— No public restrooms
— FYI: Metro Bus routes 31, 32, 40, & 62 have stops on the same block as Dusty Strings.
CLUE #5: VOLUNTEER PARK
— you’re looking for this poster:
Wooden Arcade at the Rest house (on pole)
(1450) E Galer
The Conservatory
1400 E Galer St, Seattle, WA 98112
[coming Soon]
The Volunteer Park Water Tower Observation Deck
1257 15th Ave E
Seattle, WA 98112
(center of the traffic turnabout at the South Entrance of the park. Warning; not an easy stair climb.)
Suggestions:
Important Facts:
—Parking is free!
— Public restrooms are between the playground and conservatory
— This is Seattle’s central park, there’s so much to see & do!!
— FYI: Closest Metro Bus routes are the 49 and the 10.
— you’re looking for this poster:
Wooden Arcade at the Rest house (on pole)
(1450) E Galer
The Conservatory
1400 E Galer St, Seattle, WA 98112
[coming Soon]
The Volunteer Park Water Tower Observation Deck
1257 15th Ave E
Seattle, WA 98112
(center of the traffic turnabout at the South Entrance of the park. Warning; not an easy stair climb.)
Suggestions:
- The Conservatory is amazing! Please look around & check out everything!
- Look at the Black Sun sculpture - you can see the Space Needle through it
- Check out the playground, wading pool
- Climb the stairs up the water tower and see one of the best free views of the city!
- Go onstage in the amphitheater; Greenstage performs free Shakespeare in the Park there every summer!
Important Facts:
—Parking is free!
— Public restrooms are between the playground and conservatory
— This is Seattle’s central park, there’s so much to see & do!!
— FYI: Closest Metro Bus routes are the 49 and the 10.
CLUE #6: CENTRAL DISTRICT/THE BLUE NOTE
— you’re looking for this poster in these locations:
- Washington Hall (in window)
153 14th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
or
-‘Blue Note’ Starbucks (inside)
2300 S Jackson St Suite A, Seattle, WA 98144
Suggestions:
Important Facts:
—Parking is paid street parking or free in Starbucks lot
—No public restrooms / customer restrooms at Starbucks
— FYI: Seattle Streetcar FirstHill Line has a station (14th & Washington/CD) 2 blocks South of Washington Hall; The BlueNote Starbucks in on the Metro bus Route lines 4, 8, 48, and 14.
— you’re looking for this poster in these locations:
- Washington Hall (in window)
153 14th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
or
-‘Blue Note’ Starbucks (inside)
2300 S Jackson St Suite A, Seattle, WA 98144
Suggestions:
- Please take some time to head up and check out Washington Hall at: 153 14th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122 -an important part of Seattle’s amazing music history!
- This is your chance to grab a (much needed?) cup of coffee!
- Check out what’s coming up at Washington Hall www.washingtonhall.org- come back and see a show sometime!
Important Facts:
—Parking is paid street parking or free in Starbucks lot
—No public restrooms / customer restrooms at Starbucks
— FYI: Seattle Streetcar FirstHill Line has a station (14th & Washington/CD) 2 blocks South of Washington Hall; The BlueNote Starbucks in on the Metro bus Route lines 4, 8, 48, and 14.
CLUE #7: CAPITOL HILL / CAL ANDERSON PARK
— you’re looking for this poster in these businesses - (all Cap Hill posters are identical; finding just one will suffice):
-12th Ave Arts (on main lobby pillar)
1620 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
- [New!] Ian's Pizza By The Slice (on poster wall by register)
1620 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122
ianspizza.com
- Phoenix Comics and Games (bottom corner of window)
113 Broadway E, Seattle, WA, 98102
www.PhoenixSeattle.com
Suggestions:
- So much to explore in Cal Anderson Park. Bring a toy boat to sail down the channel of the water feature!
- Lots of restaurants around here as well. Get a slice of Vegan, Tater-tot(!), or classic pepperoni pizza at Ian's on Broadway (Just a few feet up the street/North from the Jimi Hendrix statue!), Grab a burger at Seattle icon Dick’s Drive-In right across from the park on Broadway. Or unique flavors of ice cream can be found at Molly Moon’s shop on the ground floor of the amazing OddFellows Hall (& explore the historic OddFellows while you’re at it!).
- Check out what’s coming up at 12th Ave Arts - come back and see a show sometime!
Important Facts:
—Parking is paid street parking
—Lovely access to the ST Link Light Rail
—Public restrooms available in the park
— FYI: Seattle Streetcar FirstHill line has 2 stops next to the park; a station at Broadway & Pike-Pine, and a station at Broadway & Denny; ST Link Light Rail has the Capitol Hill station at the NW corner of Cal Anderson Park.
CLUE #8: THE U-DISTRICT / UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS CENTER
***FINAL CLUE!!!
— you’re looking for this poster in these businesses - (there are two U District posters - however, finding either one will suffice to complete the History Hunt):
- University Heights Center (east doors)
5031 University Way NE Seattle, WA 98105
or
-Arepas Venezuelan Kitchen (outside bulletin board)
1405 NE 50th St, Seattle, WA 98105
Suggestions:
Important Facts:
—Parking is often available at U Heights. Check out the hours on individual spots. Otherwise it’s paid street parking.
—Restrooms available in U Heights
—FYI: This block is well connected with Metro bus routes 70, 74, 45, 71, 73, 373, 541, 542, 556, and the 49 is nearby.
**You did it, you’ve completed the hunt!! We hope you had a great time and learned something you didn’t expect! Please send photos of your family enjoying the adventure; we’d love to see!!
Amy & Phoenix
learn@threedragonsacademy.com
***FINAL CLUE!!!
— you’re looking for this poster in these businesses - (there are two U District posters - however, finding either one will suffice to complete the History Hunt):
- University Heights Center (east doors)
5031 University Way NE Seattle, WA 98105
or
-Arepas Venezuelan Kitchen (outside bulletin board)
1405 NE 50th St, Seattle, WA 98105
Suggestions:
- Walk down the Ave to check out Shiga Imports - the oldest business on the Ave.!
- University Bookstore is just a bit down the street at: 1405 NE 50th St, Seattle, WA 98105
- Enjoy the vibrancy of this student neighborhood
- Grab some amazing food at 'Arepas', next door to the Grand Illusion cinema!
- Find the book arch sculpture on the corner of 50th and the Ave.
Important Facts:
—Parking is often available at U Heights. Check out the hours on individual spots. Otherwise it’s paid street parking.
—Restrooms available in U Heights
—FYI: This block is well connected with Metro bus routes 70, 74, 45, 71, 73, 373, 541, 542, 556, and the 49 is nearby.
**You did it, you’ve completed the hunt!! We hope you had a great time and learned something you didn’t expect! Please send photos of your family enjoying the adventure; we’d love to see!!
Amy & Phoenix
learn@threedragonsacademy.com
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KEY for MAP:
(with road miles and driving times) Clue 1 to 2: Red route - about 7 miles (20+ minutes) Clue 2 to 3: Orange route - (about 15 short blocks or) .7 miles - 5 - 10 minutes) Clue 3 to 4: Yellow - 5 miles (25+ minutes) Clue 4 to 5: Green - 4 miles (20+ minutes) Clue 5 to 6: Light Blue - 2.7 miles (13+ minutes) Clue 6 to 7: Dark Blue - 1 mile (5 - 10 minutes) Cue 7 to 8: Purple route - 4.1 miles (25+ minutes) |
Did you know?
This whole History Hunt project was created by & produced by kids. The entire collection of art was painted/drawn/sculpted, and researched, and captions written, by students of Seattle's first and only part-time Arts-Enrichment Academy, TDA! Current students range in age from 5.5 to 11, and the team that put this together includes '1st years' up through '5th years'.
Interested in innovative alternative education like this? Join our community of like-minded parents & kids: Please see www.ThreeDragonsAcademy.com and start by filling out an application/questionnaire -- or email us directly at learn@ThreeDragonsAcademy.com with questions. Thanks!
-Amy & Phoenix, Co-Directors of TDA
This whole History Hunt project was created by & produced by kids. The entire collection of art was painted/drawn/sculpted, and researched, and captions written, by students of Seattle's first and only part-time Arts-Enrichment Academy, TDA! Current students range in age from 5.5 to 11, and the team that put this together includes '1st years' up through '5th years'.
Interested in innovative alternative education like this? Join our community of like-minded parents & kids: Please see www.ThreeDragonsAcademy.com and start by filling out an application/questionnaire -- or email us directly at learn@ThreeDragonsAcademy.com with questions. Thanks!
-Amy & Phoenix, Co-Directors of TDA
