The Capitol Hill Wishing Tree is a wish tree on Seattle's Capitol Hill, in the U.S. state of Washington.[1] Since 2013, tens of thousands of wishes have been made at the site, which is considered a tourist attraction.
Description and history
The cypress at the intersection of East Galer Street and 21st Avenue East has been used for making wishes since 2013.[2] Owner Jane Hamel began sharing paper and writing utensils in November 2014.[3] Approximately 30,000 wishes have been made at the site, according to The Seattle Times. Considered a tourist attraction, the wish tree has been featured in guide books and on Google Maps, and is often visited by students on field trips.[2]
Instructions, paper, and writing utensils are provided at the site, which also features a table and seating.[4] Hamel laminates and hangs the paper wishes.[5][6] The tree was vandalized in 2023.[2][7]Christmas lights have been added to the tree during the holiday season.[8]
