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Ye Olde Curiosity Shop

1001 Alaskan Way, Pier 54, Seattle, WA
206-682-5844
Ranked #19 of 94 shopping in Seattle
3.5 of 5 stars 24 Reviews
Type: Specialty Shops
Activities: Shopping
Traveler Description: Ye Olde Curiosity Shop is most famous for their sideshow-like museum, they also offer a wide array of Northwest native art, imported arts and crafts... more »
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2012

If you are from out of town this store is wonderful. I was enthralled at all the interesting abnormalities and knick knacks! The back left side of the wall had merchandise like Seattle sweaters and shirts and the middle aisle was your typical tourist wares like shot glasses, mugs and snow globes. The back of the wall had a ton... More

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Seattle
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2012

Hung out on the waterfront after returning from our Tillicum Village Cruise (I highly recommend). I've been in the shop before during my college days but this was the first visit for my family. The mummy was still in the shop! His location has moved to the right rear of the shop this time but lots to see and buy... More

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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2012

This store was cool! everything is from the older times and there are working machines all over the store. its a neat store, like a museum mixed with an antique store that melded with a gaudy souvenir store.... I LOVED IT! More

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Gig Harbor, Washington
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129 reviews 129 reviews
Reviews in 51 cities Reviews in 51 cities
119 helpful votes 119 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 3, 2012

This is a place that can be so crowded during the summer tourist season, when the tour buses pull-up it is not worth trying to even open the door. Especially if it's a rainy day. Try going during the off-season or at odd hours to beat the crowds, to have a chance to see the mummies, three headed cow and... More

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Jacksonville, FL
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed December 29, 2011

Yes, there are some weird things here that are fun to see and take about 5 min in & out. As we walked in, because the guy at the door was a complete jerk and didn't like my moms purse he kicked her out and said purses like hers can't come in. Not kidding!! The staff don't talk to you... More

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Vancouver, Canada
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 8, 2011
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We have been going to Seattle for years, and somehow had missed this gem. You really must see it to believe it! It is simply the most fun you have ever had in a shop! It is chock full of shrunken heads, fortune telling machines, two headed stuffed sheep, vampire protection kits, and a whole bunch of stuff your kids... More

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Silverdale, Washington
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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed September 13, 2011

Located on the pier, very touristy. However, we like to swing in every now and then because the girls like to look at all the weird stuff they have. We have never actually bought anything from here, but they have plenty to look at. It is almost like Ripley's Believe it or not museum, just on a much smaller scale.... More

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50 reviews 50 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
47 helpful votes 47 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 3, 2011
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I went here after the Argosy sound cruise, because the host recommended it. It was very crowded, but we spend a good 25 minutes looking through all the stuff. I hope it's obvious there is a ton of fake junk, but it's really entertaining, and fun. I took a few photos, and bought post cards. You can get some neat,... More

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See 6 more reviews by thisfridaythe13th for Seattle
illinois
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52 reviews 52 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
49 helpful votes 49 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 21, 2010

It's more a store than a museum. Fun shopping with gag gifts, souvenirs and really quirky things collected by the owner. Our favorites were the flattened walrus face, the narwaal tusk and the real vampire kit. We stopped here on our walk from Pike's Place to the Underground Tour (do it!). After the tour we went up in Smith Tower... More

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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed July 24, 2010

Just your average tourist shop..... I was excepting so much more. Really just a place for Tee shirts postcards and your occasional gag gift. But nothing special. Sorry. More

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