Bruce Lee and Brandon Lee Grave Sites — Attraction in Seattle

Bruce Lee is buried in Lake View Cemetery next to his son Brandon, who died in 1993.

Next to Volunteer Park in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood lies a spot that’s visited by 10,000 people every year. Through the gates of Lake View Cemetery and halfway up a hill with clear views of Lake Washington, the space is shielded by evergreen shrubs.

This is where Bruce Lee, legendary Chinese American martial artist and film star, was laid to rest in 1973. His grave is not only a Seattle tourist attraction but a national and global pilgrimage site.

Lee was 32 years old when he died from a brain swelling caused by an allergic reaction to painkillers. But in many ways he lives on still. Since his death, visitors have come to his grave, alone and in tour groups. So many people visit, said cemetery manager George Nemeth Jr., that shrubs were planted around the grave to prevent visitors from trampling on the other graves in the cemetery.

Even on cloudy days, the grave is rarely without a visitor. People coming to pay their respects blanket the graves of Lee and his son, Brandon Bruce Lee, who is buried next to him, with offerings: figurines, crystals, candles, flowers, oranges, notes, money from around the world.

A 2014 exhibit at the Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience, titled Do You Know Bruce?, displays some of the items. Dog tags, shirts, drawings, heartfelt letters and a first-place medal from the New Jersey Martial Arts Academy are displayed just inside the entrance to the exhibit. There’s even a pair of nunchaku, made famous by Lee, who deployed them with brutal precision...

If you visit Lake View Cemetery, you'll come across the final resting place of arguably the greatest martial artist in history, the pioneer of Jeet Kune Do, the legendary Bruce Lee. Resting beside him is his son, the action star Brandon Lee. Tragically taken ahead of their time, this memorial and grave site serves as a remembrance of their legacies.

Bruce Lee moved to Seattle in 1959 and considered the city his home. He attended college, opened martial arts studios, and met his wife during his time in the Emerald City.

The grave site has been upgraded in recent years to include a paved walkway as well as railing due to the high volume of visitors. It's a poignant spot where fans can come and pay their respects to both men.

Entering from 15th Ave E, take the road up to the fork and veer right, continue to the next fork, bear left, continue past the four-way intersection, and then take the first left. When you reach the circle, park to your right as the road near the graves is very narrow, and vehicles will block the way. The graves are then located on the opposite side of the circle. Additionally, the grave of Lee's co-star from Enter the Dragon, Jon Saxon, is nearby.

Always be respectful of the living and the dead if you choose to visit. Be sure to like, follow, and share Leasure Trading Company for more great locations and...

"The key to immortality is first living a life worth remembering." Bruce Lee. Bruce did more in his short 32 years of life than most of us can even imagine. It makes you ask questions of your own life, like: What truly brings me joy and fulfillment? What are my core values, and am I living in alignment with them? Am I cultivating meaningful connections and relationships?What are my long-term goals, and how can I work towards them? How do I handle challenges and setbacks? What can I do to contribute positively to those around me? What skills or knowledge do I want to acquire or develop? Am I living authentically and true to myself, or am I trying to meet others' expectations? What brings a sense of meaning to my life, and how can I incorporate more of it?

Coming here to pay my respects to Bruce and his son was always a thing I wanted to do. Also, just beyond the guard rails, you need to stop by Jesse Glover & Ed Hart's graves. They weren't just disciples of Bruce, but wonderful martial artists, and from what I've heard, great people at heart. Anyone who calls themself a fan should stop by and pay their respects to them as well.

Most importantly, when you come here, don't just pay your respects to a man like a distant God, bring them closer to you, by doing what they did, and live your life to...