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Animal Band
Guess the answers to these quiz questions and earn 1 point for each correct one! This building now houses a company creating printed items for National Parks, but when the mural was painted, it was home to a dog training center. Inspired by its purpose at the time, Henry chose a playful theme of a…
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UpGarden on Mercer St. Garage
There’s a surprise waiting for you on the rooftop of the Mercer St. Garage at Seattle Center. You’ll find yourself in a green oasis amidst the bustling Uptown neighborhood. A vintage Airstream trailer serves as a tool shed, and an iridescent purple 1963 Ford Galaxie is filled with plants in place of the seats. Vacant…
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The Edgewater Hotel
Seattle’s only over-water hotel is rich in rock ’n’ roll history. They even offer complimentary guitars, sheet music, and record players to experience the music vibe at The Edge.It is known as the location where one of Kurt Cobain’s final interviews was filmed by the Canadian TV channel MuchMusic on a balcony in August 1993.…
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Lake Union
Lake Union bustles with kayaks, paddleboards, motorboats, and seaplanes. On the southern shores, you’ll find tourists and office workers enjoying their lunch in the park, and it’s also home to the Museum of History & Industry, showcasing the city’s history and innovation. Adjacent to MOHAI is the Historic Ships Wharf, featuring historic boats like the…
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The Crocodile
Known as The Croc, The Crocodile Cafe opened in April 1991, and many of the leading grunge bands – including Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Mudhoney, Tad, Mad Season, Sunny Day Real Estate, and Everclear – played there. Did you know that the Crocodile Cafe’s owners liked surprises? Concertgoers at the $3 Mudhoney show on October 4,…
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Moore Theatre
On June 9, 1989, Sub Pop hosted a concert featuring Mudhoney, Tad, and Nirvana at the Moore Theatre. Nirvana opened, celebrating the release of their debut album Bleach. Tickets were $6 in advance and $7 at the door. The oversold event led to a frenzied crowd that caused significant damage to the theater, resulting in a…
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Paramount Theatre
Five weeks after the release of Nevermind in 1991, when the band took the album on tour, Nirvana was still largely unknown outside the Pacific Northwest. Despite its capacity of 2,800 people, the Paramount Theatre in Seattle was the tour’s largest venue. That changed quickly after the Paramount show. A year later, Nirvana performed at the Seattle…
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The Central Saloon
For Nirvana fans, The Central Saloon holds special significance. On April 16, 1988, Nirvana performed their first Seattle show here, where Sub Pop founders Bruce Pavitt and Jonathan Poneman discovered them. The Central Saloon, established in 1892, is the oldest saloon in the city. In its early days, Yukon miners would sit on the creaky wooden…
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Linda’s Tavern
Opened in 1994, Linda’s Tavern was often called the Grunge Cheers. Nirvana’s Kurt Cobain frequented the bar, and it was the last place he was seen publicly before his death. Friends gathered there to mourn, and the owner barred MTV and others from filming. It remains open today, and visitors can sit in Cobain’s favorite…
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Screwdriver Bar
Known as a Rock N Roll Utopia, Screwdriver Bar was a rehearsal space for Nirvana from 1988 until 1990, between the release of Bleach and Nevermind. After sitting empty for years, it became a bar in 2020 where people can drink and enjoy music.A prominent feature is a large painting of Kurt Cobain complete with his acoustic guitar…
