Seattle's Weird: Unusual Things To Do in Seattle

Are you randomly looking for a corndog and a cocktail, perhaps together? Unicorn and Narwhal is a one-of-a-kind carnival themed bar offering creative cocktails with cheeky names like Snozzberry Frost and Moustache Ride. An arcade is located in Unicorn’s downstairs bar - Narwhal - featuring a stage for weekly events like Mimosas Cabaret, Gayme Night, live shows, karaoke, trivia and more!

What appears to be a mere soda machine from the 70's is actually an enigma. Located in the heart of Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood, the Mystery Soda Machine has long baffled the locals. Where did this machine come from? When did it arrive? Who collects the money? Plenty of questions, but no satisfying answers. The most pressing question is what you'll get when you press the cryptic buttons -- all marked "Mystery." 

If you think the Mystery Soda Machine is odd, prepare yourself for Ye Olde Curiosity Shop! Established in 1899 by Joseph Edward Standley, this curio and souvenir shop has been around longer than the city’s iconic Space Needle. With shrunken heads, mummies, natural oddities, taxidermy treasures and much more, this quirky shop is visited by more than a million people a year. 

Located in an alleyway next to the Pike Place Market is one of Seattle's most intriguing sights -- the Gum Wall. Much like the tradition of putting a lock on the famous Parisian bridge, residents of Seattle have adopted a different ritual of sticking wads of chewed gum to the wall of this alleyway. Sure, some find it distasteful, but most others view it as a work of art that represents Seattle's unique charm and character.