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Fremont is a neighborhood in the North Central District of Seattle, Washington, United States. Originally a separate city, it was annexed to Seattle in 1891. It is named after Fremont, Nebraska, the hometown of two of its founders: Luther H. Griffith and Edward Blewett.
- Shop and eat at Fremont Sunday Market. This weekly outdoor market is on Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. year-round, rain-or-shine. In the warmer months you’ll find it at the corner of 3401 Evanston Ave North and during the winter it is located underneath the Fremont Bridge.
- Join the Fremont Art Walk. Looking for a free way to see some art? Join the Fremont First Friday Art Walk. This free art walk that takes place during business hours on the first Friday of every month appears to be self-guided, so check out the map on their website for participating venues.
- Go on a self-guided public art tour. Another fun and budget-friendly way to spend a day in Fremont is going on a mission to see every piece of public art in the neighborhood.
- Go to drag brunch at Dreamland. Dreamland Bar & Diner in Fremont has a delicious weekend brunch starting at 10:00 a.m. every Saturday and Sunday, but for a real treat you want to try to book a seat for their Dream Girls Drag Brunch.
A peek into some of the great places that make Fremont the center of the universe. Planning on staying in Fremont? Here are our favorite places to call home while you explore The Center of the Universe.
- Experience the vibrant restaurant scene at Fremont. Fremont abounds with casual restaurant options, including Red Star Taco Bar (tacos and tequila), Triangle Spirits (gourmet burgers), Cafe Turko (turkish), El Camino (mexican), and ZapVerr (thai).
- Visit a brewery. The Fremont Brewing Company is also hugely popular and has an outdoor patio.
- Take a picture at the scary Fremont Troll. Fremont has lots of public art that's perfect for a photo opp. The most popular is the Fremont Troll under the north side of the Aurora Bridge (N 36th).
- Load up on coffee. To experience the old Fremont, stop by the Fremont Coffee Company housed inside a cosy Craftsmen, or the shabby-chic Expresso to Go.
- Do a self-guided food tour. website | various locations around Fremont | best for: foodies. The first time I set foot in Fremont, I felt overwhelmed by how many drool-worthy restaurants and hole-in-the-wall spots there were.
- Kayak Lake Union. website | 2100 Westlake Ave N Suite #1 (Northwest Outdoor Center) (get directions) | best for: adventure lovers and water babies. There’s nothing I like doing more than kayaking on Lake Union.
- Visit Gas Works Park. website | 2101 N Northlake Way (get directions) | best for: panoramas of Seattle’s skyline. Gas Works Park is one of Seattle’s most popular green spaces.
- Explore Fremont shops and boutiques. I used to wonder why Fremont was called the “Center of the Universe,” but as soon as I properly explored this charming neighborhood’s boutiques and stores, it all made sense.
Freewheeling and fun, the Fremont & Wallingford neighborhoods offer funky finds for all ages and lifestyles. This quirky slice of Seattle is home to creatives, foodies, and techies alike, with public art, craft cocktails, and funky finds around every corner.
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This is a quirky, fun-filled bohemian neighborhood in North Seattle. Once you do the Seattle Center, the waterfront, and Pike Place and a Mariner’s game, Freemont is well worth a visit. You can get Bus No. 62 from the Pike Place area or buses from Seattle Center.
