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The Gum Wall

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4.2 (10313 reviews)

1428 Post Alley, Seattle, WA 98101

Did You Know?
2
Cleanings

The Gum Wall has only been cleaned twice since its inception in the early 1990s, despite the constant addition of gum.

Hundreds of Thousands
Gum Pieces

The Gum Wall is covered in hundreds of thousands of pieces of gum, creating a colorful and unique display.

Germiest
Tourist Attraction

The Gum Wall was named one of the world's top five germiest tourist attractions in 2009, due to the sheer amount of gum and bacteria present.

Pennies
Early Tradition

The Gum Wall's origins can be traced back to 1993 when patrons of the Market Theater started sticking gum to the wall and attaching pennies to it.

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