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Make A Kurt Cobain Pilgrimage On His 46th Birthday

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Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain would have turned 46 today. Alas, Cobain took his life (supposedly) in his then-home at 171 Lake Washington Blvd in 1984. Since then, thousands of fans have flocked to Seattle and the surrounding area to pay homage and visit the places he made famous.

If you're interested in making your own pilgrimage, we've compiled a list of notable places worth visiting. Some are from Cobain's youth in Aberdeen while others are in Olympia and Seattle where he found, honed and made famous his artistic style.

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Kurt Cobain Memorial Bench

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In 2010 a group known as Viretta Park Repair was formed, according to its website: "to repair and restore Seattle's Viretta Park and looks to create a memorial for Nirvana's singer/songwriter Kurt Cobain who died next door to the park".

Kurt Cobain's House

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Believe it or not, grunge-god Kurt Cobain and crazy-eyed Courtney Love shacked up in this Cape Cod-style home in Leschi before he passed away. Rumor has it that some of his ashes were spread around the willow tree in the front yard -- that is, unless Courtney razed said tree (as she did with the garage) to ward off stalkers.

Kurt's Childhood Home

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Cobain spent his early childhood here, enrolling at nearby Robert Gray Elementary School in 1972

Kurt Cobain Riverfront Park

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Take a walk under the bridge, where Kurt slept on occasion. You'll find many tributes to him here.

EMP Museum

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Their Nirvana exhibit features rare and unseen artifacts and photography from the Kurt, the band, their crews, and families.

Sub Pop Records

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Sub Pop originally released Nirvana's Bleach and was the influential record label of the grunge era.

Kurt's Olympia House

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Kurt met Kris Novoselic while living in Olympia and the two began to jam together, forming the crux of what became Nirvana.

OK Hotel

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Home of what many consider to be one of the best concerts Nirvana ever did. An April 17, 1991 show premiered a little ditty called "Smells Like Teen Spirit"

Mclane Creek Trail

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A portion of Cobain's ashes were scattered into McLane Creek in Olympia, the city where he "had found his true artistic muse."

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Kurt Cobain Memorial Bench

In 2010 a group known as Viretta Park Repair was formed, according to its website: "to repair and restore Seattle's Viretta Park and looks to create a memorial for Nirvana's singer/songwriter Kurt Cobain who died next door to the park".

Kurt Cobain's House

Believe it or not, grunge-god Kurt Cobain and crazy-eyed Courtney Love shacked up in this Cape Cod-style home in Leschi before he passed away. Rumor has it that some of his ashes were spread around the willow tree in the front yard -- that is, unless Courtney razed said tree (as she did with the garage) to ward off stalkers.

Kurt's Childhood Home

Cobain spent his early childhood here, enrolling at nearby Robert Gray Elementary School in 1972

Kurt Cobain Riverfront Park

Take a walk under the bridge, where Kurt slept on occasion. You'll find many tributes to him here.

EMP Museum

Their Nirvana exhibit features rare and unseen artifacts and photography from the Kurt, the band, their crews, and families.

Sub Pop Records

Sub Pop originally released Nirvana's Bleach and was the influential record label of the grunge era.

Kurt's Olympia House

Kurt met Kris Novoselic while living in Olympia and the two began to jam together, forming the crux of what became Nirvana.

OK Hotel

Home of what many consider to be one of the best concerts Nirvana ever did. An April 17, 1991 show premiered a little ditty called "Smells Like Teen Spirit"

Mclane Creek Trail

A portion of Cobain's ashes were scattered into McLane Creek in Olympia, the city where he "had found his true artistic muse."