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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Vashon

3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Vashon, Washington

Updated March 20, 2024

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Vashon Island Bike Tree

A bike being "eaten" by a tree is the real Vashon legend behind popular children's book, "Red Ranger Came Calling."
Fence of Doors.

Vashon, Washington

Fence of Doors

Walking by this fence is like strolling along a portal to various fictional worlds.
‘Oscar the Bird King’ is one of sculptor Thomas Dambo’s ever-growing army of trolls.

Vashon, Washington

Oscar the Bird King

Thomas Dambo's troll sculpture wears a crown with birdhouses on his head.
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Landmark on the Sound

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Landmark on the Sound

A historic Masonic building overlooking the Puget Sound.
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Stone bench

Seattle, Washington

Walker Rock Garden

A Boeing mechanic and his wife leave a whimsical, stone sculptured garden as their legacy.
8 miles from Vashon
Untitled (Johnson Pit #30)

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Untitled (Johnson Pit #30)

Tasked with beautifying a disused stretch of industrial land one artist filled a hole with grass.
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Just a few of the clowns.

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Big Top Curiosity Shop

Inside this curiosity shop, visitors can peruse the clown collection or purchase a molar from the mouth of Bigfoot.
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The deep, moody forests of Washington state are filled with secrets and stories. From springy mosses to towering Douglas firs, rocky outcrops, and glacial deposits, it’s easy to see how the landscape helped set the tone for stories like David Lynch’s trippy TV series Twin Peaks and the teen vampire romance that is Twilight. Across the Evergreen State, human- and nature-made oddities are rarely far from reach.

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