Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center

Ballard & Discovery Park


Inside Discovery Park you'll find this cultural center that displays a permanent collection of Native American artwork, special exhibitions and hosts events (check the online calendar). It's also a great place to pick up gifts – the on-site Sacred Circle Gift Shop (10am-5pm Wednesday to Friday) is full of incredible indigenous art and crafts.


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5. Leif Erikson Statue

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