HQGT: Rapunzel, Rapunzel, let down your - Bridge? Traditional Cache

About This Location

The Fremont Bridge in Seattle is an iconic landmark. Opened in 1917, it’s known for its Art Deco style that adds character to the skyline. As you cross the bridge, you can take in beautiful views of the canal, local parks, and boats and kayaks below.

One of the most unique aspects of the Fremont Bridge is its lift system. It raises to allow tall vessels to pass beneath, making it a vital route for both car and boat traffic. The bridge opens an average of 35 times a day, which makes it the most frequently opened drawbridge in the United States!

The bridge is also a work of art, with its bright orange and blue paint, chosen by voters at a 1985 street fair. It also features a Rapunzel neon art piece on the northwest corner.

Geocache Information

This cache will take you to an informational sign on the southeast corner of the bridge. You're looking for a lock box. To get the code for the box, use the sign to fill in the blank: "Late at night on ____ 15th of 1917." This word will also be the code word for the passport. Please note: you may need to push the "C" button at the bottom to reset the buttons. To close the lock box, you need to enter the code word again. Be sure to stop and visit Rapunzel at the additional waypoint on the northwest corner!

Remember to record the code word from this cache in your GeoTour Passport!

About the HQ GeoTour 2.0

Welcome to Fremont, the bustling neighborhood of Seattle that Geocaching HQ proudly calls home. Fremont has been crowned the Center of the Known Universe, and we like to think of it as a hub in the geocaching universe as well!

There is something curious about Fremont. If you’re here long enough, you might start to feel an unusual gravitational pull. Like an urge to return time and again, as if you’re caught in a cosmic loop. It’s a phenomenon described by Fremont Scientists, who, after some “research” at a local pub in 1991, declared that the intersection of N Fremont Ave and 35th St N was the true Center of the Universe. Their findings, while a bit wobbly, were backed up by the claim that it couldn’t be proven or disproven. These scientists convinced the Metropolitan King County Council to officially proclaim Fremont the Center of the Known Universe.

So, get ready for an adventure through Fremont with the HQ GeoTour. This neighborhood is full of unique spots and hidden gems. From eclectic art installations to local treasures, each cache location tells a story of this unforgettable area. Join us as we explore what makes Fremont a playground for geocachers and cosmic adventurers alike!

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