San Luis Obispo, California: Bubble Gum Alley
The alley has attracted chewing gum wads since the 1960s.
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The alley is quite narrow. I suggest walking to the end and exiting, rather than exiting where you entered. Great detour!
[Camille, 06/03/2016]
"Folk-Art took a wrong turn here!" ... Look for the dentures embedded in gum!
[Imperialjoe, 08/29/2014]There's a gum ball machine right next door for those who'd like to contribute.
[Rebecca, 06/06/2012]
Very popular and disgusting!
[Sydney Harter, 08/17/2010]
A 15-foot high and 70-foot long alley that has from time to time inspired local artists such as this writer:
"We write our epitaphs on walls with gum, And though it may be meaning less to some, We have a symbol of our gummy youth, Whose walls may not tell some glorious truth, But eloquently speak of better times, Of cruising, shopping sprees, and nursery rhymes. If gum is all you see upon our wall, Your mind is closed, your spirit shrunk and small, Though memories of youth may never last, Gum Alley is our present to our past." -"M", Arroyo Grande
[Taryn Bays, 07/24/2009][Previous 5 items] Page of 3 [Next 3 items]
Bubble Gum Alley
- Address:
- Garden St., San Luis Obispo, CA
- Directions:
- An alley between 733 and 734 Higuera St. in downtown San Luis Obispo, just North of Broad St.
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
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