Only in Fremont can you see dinosaurs in your very own city... They well groomed Ivey beast lurk…read moreneed the banks of the water by the Fremont Bridge. Relax folks you can approach the beasts they won't be harmful to your health. But you can most definitely snap your selfies with the mother and baby dinosaur. But don't climb on them, unless you must and then ride these beasts like your in a Texas rodeo.

Fremont has a bunch of photo ops: a big Troll, a tall Rocket, a strange Center of the Universe…read moresign, a Lenin statue (I LOVED Double Fantasy), and this: a 66-foot-long, ivy-covered mother dinosaur and child. Go around 5:15am to see the feeding. OK, it's automatic sprinklers, but still.

Cool Landmark in Seattle, Washington…read more.. I've had "The Center of the Universe" bookmarked for a while. It's a good thing to look at the bookmarked items on the Yelp app once in a while. I totally forgot about this novel and unique piece of Public Art! I should have visited it when I saw the Troll and the blue Fremont Bridge yesterday... darn! Anyway... I parked across the street and got a good shot of this directional sign! As I drew closer, I saw places on the sign that I would like to see - such as Machu Piccu and Rio de Janeiro. Other interesting places include The North Pole and The Milky Way. What a fun tourist stop! Check it out when you have time! It's free, quick, and a good break from daily routine!

One of the few photo ops (like the Rocket, dinosaurs, the Troll, etc) in Fremont…read more I saw the sign. It opened up my eyes. Life is demanding without understanding. To reiterate, I saw the sign and it opened up my eyes I saw the sign. No one's gonna drag you up To get into the light where you belong But where do you belong? Now if you excuse me, all that she wants is another baby, and she's gone tomorrow, boy.

Beneath the bridge, where shadows stroll,…read more Lives Seattle's famous Fremont Troll. One giant eye with a googly stare, Watching confused tourists everywhere. He clutches a car with concrete might, Yet somehow looks friendly day and night. Part monster, part artwork, part neighborhood king, The kind of attraction that makes your camera sing. We came for five minutes, or so was the plan, Then took fifty photos from every angle we can. If you're in Fremont, don't pay a toll, Just stop and say hello to the Troll.

A fun experience, a bit off the beaten path in the Fremont neighborhood of Seattle…read more We ventured from downtown to check out the troll. Very easy access via a city bus route. After a short stroll down a well-designed dirt path, we found the giant troll. The troll is great for photos and has a sign that describes the history of the troll. My kids enjoyed climbing around the area, too. Facing the opposite direction from the troll is a very cool bridge that creates some awesome cathedral-like architecture. There is lots to do in Fremont, and even though the troll is kind of a one-and-done deal, it's worth checking out simply to explore the rest of the neighborhood and awesome surrounding businesses. Enjoy your troll hunt!

We visited Frankie 2 years ago, we wished the museum was open when we visited but it wasn't but was…read morestill cool driving around trying to find him! Found 3 that year, 2 last year and plan on visiting more this year!!

If you are troll hunting there is one right in front of the National Nordic Museum. Overall, I…read moreliterally only had time to take this photo, but maybe next time I will actually go inside this museum to check it out! The statue is big and has its two hands curled up. Frankie also looks like he is smiling. I don't know what material it is made of but since we are in a rainy city like Seattle it seems like it is holding up just fine. It looks like a lot of work to complete Frankie and it is interesting to be looking for these trolls all across the world and the United States! I also went to the one in Oregon and each one is different and unique just like people are!

I really did have a lovely experience here. The food was delicious and the service was fantastic,…read moreBUT I do feel like I need to set expectations correctly about the "family style" description. Coming from New York City, when I hear family style I'm picturing big shareable plates for the table to be going back for seconds (maybe even THIRDS). The dishes here were quite small and very pricey, which made it hard for them to function as true family-style portions. That said, the food itself was excellent, very unique and the service was genuinely wonderful. The staff were attentive, warm, and made the whole evening feel really welcoming. I can't say enough about the staff, just SO lovely. So if you go in expecting beautifully prepared small plates rather than true family-style dining, you'll probably have a great time. Just adjust expectations on the portion sizes!

We had a late dinner reservation here. It wasn't too crowded and staff greeted us upon walking in…read more The inside isn't too big and we got sat at a two top table. We ordered a round of cocktails to start. I got the Loosen Mai Tai while my dining partner got The Professor. My drink was refreshingly sweet and my friend enjoyed his. For food, we shared the Burrata as our appetizer. It was creamy and everything in it paired so well. For my main, I got the Scallops and my friend got the Pappardelle. These were some of the best scallops ever. The flavor of the whole dish was wonderful and I loved the decadent mint gremolata. My friend's dish had plenty of short rib and was super tasty. Such a lovely place and I can't wait to come back.

Why, Seattle? [Seattle WA]…read more The walkable Fremont neighborhood of Seattle has many artworks in easily visible outdoor settings including this statue of Vladimir Lenin located just west of Fremont Avenue. His larger-than-life statue looks over N 36th Street... can't miss it (intersection of Fremont Place North and Evanston Avenue North) Not sure if there was one but I did not see a bronze marker with a description about the statue. I did see an interpretive sign that explained about a man named Lewis Carpenter who wanted to preserve the statue (toppled during the 1989 revolution) and brought it back to his home in Issaquah... I suppose that's how it made it to a Seattle neighborhood. The statue is privately owned. The statue had some graffiti written on it and, also, a thick coating of bright red paint covered his open hand. Also, he hasn't stopped celebrating Halloween as he still has a pumpkin over his head ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Review #3621

Sort of an oddity, yet a landmark in the Fremont area. The Lenin Statue has an interesting history…read more The statue is of Vladimir Ilyich Lenin, a Russian revolutionary infamous for causing much strife in the then Soviet Union. The Lenin Statue is subject to being made into a canvass for events around the year in the city as well just plain old vandalism, it isn't surprising seeing as it isn't someone to be readily idolized. The statue was made in the late 80's by a Slovakian sculptor by the name of Emil Venkov as part of a competition. Lenin was likely a figurehead at the time, so he was the subject. The statue was toppled soon after and was purchased by an Entrepeneur. A few years later, and about $30,000 shorter the statue was in Seattle. The statue changed hands at the untimely death of that Entrepeneur and went to the hands of the Fremont Chamber, ideally until a buyer was interested. (It's a headscratcher as to who would by that personally.) The property the Lenin Statue is on is privately owned and therefore it's private property. Hard to miss traversing through the main streets of Fremont the plaque near the statue reads "to serve as a reminder of an important historical period." These words presently and will continue to be very true.

What a lovely tribute to Seattle legend Chris Cornell! We stumbled upon this statue and plaque in…read morefront of the Museum of Pop Culture on the way to Chihuly - definitely worth seeing, especially if you're a fan! It's small and doesn't take up too much time - there's a small plaque on the ground right in front with a nice dedication. Very fitting but still doesn't seem enough, given his contributions to the musical arts. Chris Cornell was my first celebrity crush lol - I had just become a teenager as the grunge movement started really taking off - so the first music albums I ever bought (all at the same time lol) were Soundgarden's Badmotorfinger, Nirvana's Nevermind and of course Temple of the Dog - his one-off band that was a tribute to a friend of his! He was so talented and had an incredible voice - He did some solo work which was great and was also the frontman of another excellent band, Audioslave. He did a cover of Sinéad O'Connor's "Nothing Compares To You" and if you haven't heard it, go listen to it rn!! It's phenomenal!! This statue was commissioned and donated by his wife Vicky - such a sweet tribute!

I've loved Chris Cornell for so long! My teenage years I played those songs over and over. When I…read moreknew I'd be in Seattle a while back it's one of the first stops I made. It was in walking distance of not only my hotel, but right in front on the pop culture museum and Piles Place. Such an amazing statue to the grunge king!

I am always a fan of public art and this floral canopy is easy to see just outside the Space…read moreNeedle. This art installation is more than meets the eye, with it's motion activated harmony, solar panels to light up the blooms at night and energy data motoring system. I wish I had seen them at night! Instead I have visited them 3 different times all during the day. Next time I am in Seattle I will have to do an evening visit to see Seattle's night lights!

There is so much cool, iconic stuff in Seattle, it's great when something new comes on the scene…read more Back in 2012, when the Pacific Science Center put out a call for public art demonstrating solar energy, Dan Corson submitted a proposal that lead to the the humming heliotrope named Sonic Bloom. Found at the foot of the Space Needle, Sonic Bloom is five 40-foot tall, 20-foot diameter flowers inspired by the Australian firewheel tree (Stenocarpus sinuatus). They are made from fiberglass and steel, custom photo voltaic cells, LEDs, sensors, LEDs, and an interactive sound system. Cool stuff! The five flowers are lit up at night by the solar panels within that absorb that day's energy. While at first glance, they all look the same ... look closer (and longer) and you'll see their distinct differences. And at night, the rainbow of LED colors make the distinctiveness even more obvious. It's a Seattle must-see ... and the best part, it's free!

If you want legit Italian food, you have to hit up Mondello. It's run by the sweetest family, and…read moreyou can really feel the love in the food. The Highlights The Meatballs: Legit the star of the show. So juicy, and the marinara is literal perfection. Pro tip: Keep the extra sauce for dipping your bread--you'll thank me later. The Lasagna: You can tell the pasta is made in-house. It's perfectly layered with a tasty meat sauce. Total comfort food. The Ragu: Really well done. It's got a unique earthy flavor with a hint of cinnamon or nutmeg that makes it stand out. Final Thoughts The vibe is cozy and the service is incredibly kind. Definitely will visit again.

Been trying to support more local spots so my sister got me a gift card from here. It was…read moreincredibly frustrating to get it to work and after hours of back and forth with the website, Toast, and restaurant I almost gave up ordering. Then I found out you have to order above the gift card value for it to work.. which defeats the purpose. Plus a 10%+ pickup fee which also is absurd. Owner tried to help but ultimately said they couldn't do anything. I ordered over $120 worth of food and got a small bag. Nothing extra for the frustrating experience that they knew about. And the portions were extremely small for each item being nearly $30 after these fees. Worst value was tiramisu which was $11 for a piece smaller than my palm. Come on guys. You can do better. We're trying to keep places alive yet getting nickel and dimed with no customer support. Wouldn't go back but wish them the best if they fix their website and review their pricing to quality.