Things to do with kids in Seattle
Kids will have a fabulous time exploring all the sights on offer, most of them being child-friendly and all-inclusive. Visitors can take a trip to the Seattle Aquarium, where children can learn and be mesmerised by the exquisite displays of fish and marine life, or head over to the Woodland Park Zoo to meet some furry friends.
More active children will love a day out at the Olympic National Park, where glacier-capped mountains meet lush green forest and they can stretch their legs and take in a hike, walk or even mountain bike. Children who are interested in aviation will love the Museum of Flight.
On days when the rain sets in and outdoor activities with the kids are not an option, visitors should head to the Children's Museum with the little ones, while older kids will love the Museum of Pop Culture, even if just for the zany design of the pink building.
Museum of Flight
The Museum of Flight consists of a six-story glass and steel construction, which was the original Boeing factory and used to be one of the mainstays of Seattle's economy. It covers…
Museum of Flight
The Museum of Flight consists of a six-story glass and steel construction, which was the original Boeing factory and used to be one of the mainstays of Seattle's economy. It covers the entire history of flight right up to the space programme. Inside is a collection of more than 130 aircraft, including a replica of the Wright Brothers' first glider and the original Air Force One used by Eisenhower. Other acquisitions include a British Airways Concorde and NASA's Full Fuselage Trainer. Temporary exhibitions keep things interesting, while restoration work on various aircraft is constantly ongoing at the museum, with two to four new acquisitions every year and about twelve aircraft being worked on at any one time.
Website www.museumofflight.org
Olympic National Park
Outdoor enthusiasts revel in the wilds of the Pacific Coast, with its glacier-capped mountains, ancient forest and fascinating biological diversity. About 95 percent of the park is…
Olympic National Park
Outdoor enthusiasts revel in the wilds of the Pacific Coast, with its glacier-capped mountains, ancient forest and fascinating biological diversity. About 95 percent of the park is a designated reserve, protecting the unique ecosystem on the Olympic Peninsula. Visitors can go mountain biking, horse-riding canoeing and kayaking, as long as they bring their own kit. Fishing in the 3,000 miles (4828km) of rivers and streams is particularly popular, as is hiking. But the weather can be temperamental so travellers should dress accordingly. Also, it's unsafe to drink the water so bringing water is essential.
Website www.nps.gov/olym
Seattle Aquarium
Located on the waterfront, the Seattle Aquarium provides a window into the amazing marine life of the Pacific. The Underwater Dome is one of the largest exhibits, providing 360 deg…
Seattle Aquarium
Located on the waterfront, the Seattle Aquarium provides a window into the amazing marine life of the Pacific. The Underwater Dome is one of the largest exhibits, providing 360 degree views of creatures such as sharks, sturgeons and skates, while Marine Mammals features cute seals and sea otters. Touch pools contain animals such as sea stars and urchins, while live dive shows take place three times a day. Other exhibits at the Seattle Aquarium are Life Of A Drifter, Puget Sound Fish and Tropical Pacific. The aquarium has a big focus on environmentalism, taking care to educate visitors about marine conservation, while also hosting events for kids and Halloween.
Website www.seattleaquarium.org
Woodland Park Zoo
Located in Green Lake, the Woodland Park Zoo is a great place to take the kids for a day out exploring and meeting the animals. Kids will love the African elephants, Arctic foxes, …
Woodland Park Zoo
Located in Green Lake, the Woodland Park Zoo is a great place to take the kids for a day out exploring and meeting the animals. Kids will love the African elephants, Arctic foxes, sloth bears and red pandas or snowy owls, Chilean flamingos and golden eagles. There's also a fantastic variety of invertebrates such as spiders and butterflies, with over 1,100 animals from more than 300 species included in the zoo's collection. The animals' enclosures are carefully landscaped to include all kinds of interesting exotic plant life, and there is also a rose garden for peaceful strolling.
Website www.zoo.org