Advice Wanted: Seattle For (Young) Families

pjwhofan
pjwhofan Posts: 9
edited August 2008 in All Encompassing Trip
Hello everyone,

A good family friend has decided (well, her husband actually decided) that their fall family vacation this year will be Seattle. They have 2 young children (ages 2 and 4) and are looking for "family" stuff to visit/do.

I've only made the pilgrimage once and quite frankly am at a loss for suggestions. BTW, they are not into PJ, grunge, music, etc. They're also open to visiting Portland, Vancouver/Victoria, etc.

Thought I'd ask the experts on the board. Any suggestions, links, etc. is appreciated! TIA.

JZ
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  • alexers
    alexers Posts: 492
    Take a boat tour of Lake Union & Lake Washington :)
  • mattseattleusa
    mattseattleusa North Idaho, USA Posts: 346
    If they are near Seattle Center, they can still go and check out the Fun Forest that has all of the amusement rides and games. They do have a little kiddies area too. Not sure if the kids would like the Ride the Ducks tour, but that is available right near Seattle Center.
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  • dawng
    dawng Posts: 644
    Pike Place Market/Seattle Aquarium/Waterfront - makes a nice day for both parents and kiddos
    http://www.pikeplacemarket.org
    http://www.seattleaquarium.org

    Woodland Park Zoo - very nice zoo http://www.zoo.org

    Seattle Center/Pacific Science Center/Experience Music Project - could spend a couple days here, depending on when they arrive there are festivals on weekends during the summer
    http://pacificsciencecenter.org

    If they're going to Victoria - they can get boat and/or train rides from Seattle to Vancouver and/or Victoria. Check out Victoria Clipper for info. http://www.clippervacations.com

    hope they have lots of fun! :)
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  • Born.Mine.Die
    Born.Mine.Die Vancouver Posts: 225
    mattseattleusa wrote:
    If they are near Seattle Center, they can still go and check out the Fun Forest that has all of the amusement rides and games.

    I have never heard of the 'fun forest!".....sounds like fun!
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  • sennin
    sennin Posts: 2,146
    If they can....go to Northwest Trek.

    Mount Rainier, my kids love the mountain, it's amazing! (Paradise or Sunrise, Paradise is open all year around....even in 14 feet of snow!)

    Alki Beach is another favorite spot for families on sunny days, yeah, we get sun...but don't tell anyone.
  • alexers
    alexers Posts: 492
    sennin wrote:
    If they can....go to Northwest Trek.

    Mount Rainier, my kids love the mountain, it's amazing! (Paradise or Sunrise, Paradise is open all year around....even in 14 feet of snow!)

    Alki Beach is another favorite spot for families on sunny days, yeah, we get sun...but don't tell anyone.

    I was in Seattle the weekend of the Seafair... I LOVED Alki Beach!

    When the sun is shining in your city... it's gorgeous. I haven't witnessed a rainy Seattle yet!
  • emeraldkity
    emeraldkity Posts: 370
    http://www.thechildrensmuseum.org/

    personally I would go to Vancouver BC and tell the kids it was Seattle
    also
    http://www.ci.mercer-island.wa.us/page.asp?navid=1138

    or

    http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/getaways/128170_goldengardens26.html
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