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butterflygrooves
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Hey Seattleites...
butterflygrooves
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We are going to Seattle for 10 days in March and I have no idea what to do while there, can you give me some ideas? Also, remind how cold it will be so we can pack the right clothes.
We, of course, will have A and Iz with us, hopefully we are approved to take Owl and Apple too (if they are still with us) so we are looking for kid friendly outings.
Our only plans so far are Pike Place and the Space Needle.
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Re: Hey Seattleites...
We should definitely do a meetup while you guys are here!!! You'll have to let us know when your plans come together so we can plan to see you all!
As Mommiebear said, plan for any kind of weather, layers, layers, layers.:)
The Space Needle is at Seattle Center which has one of the kids museums that MB mentioned (it's great and E has loved it every time we've been). They usually have a special exhibit that rotates along with their standard exhibits. Also at Seattle Center is the Pacific Science Museum which is awesome. There is also an IMAX theater there and they usually have special features playing. You could probably spend at least a day or possibly two exploring all of these places in that area.
Woodland Park Zoo (the Seattle one) is big and really great (we have a membership there, we like it that much and we live over an hour away!). When I take E we don't usually see all of it, it's that big. But with a full day and a stroller or wagon (I think they rent these) you guys could probably see a lot. The zoo also has an area called zoomazium which is an indoor play area where they have a stage and do some exhibits with bugs, snakes, etc. Their website is very user friendly in terms of helping to plan your day there and find out when special talks are being given, when they are doing special feedings with the zookeepers talking, etc. They have a fair amount of indoor exhibits too, so if the weather is cool or rainy you can still enjoy it. E and I were there in early January on a warmer day and had a great time!
There is also a company called Ride the Ducks located near Seattle Center that does tours of Seattle in an amphibious vehicle that's a boat and drives on land. The drivers narrate the tour and every time I've seen one driving around everyone seems to be having a great time. It looks crazy fun. I haven't taken E yet, but I'm hoping we'll get a chance to do it sometime this spring/summer.
In downtown Seattle (not far from Pike Place) is the Seattle Aquarium. We love this place too. It's also great for days that are iffy on weather as they have a fair amount of indoor exhibits to see.
The Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium is in Tacoma. It's a smaller zoo, but it's located right near the waterfront and there is a huge park area adjacent with great spots for picnics if you have a warmer day.
A little further out of the city is Northwest Trek Wildlife Park (in Eatonville). It would be a good day trip to take the kids on and if you go on a clear day the views of Mt. Rainier from that area are spectacular. They have some animals in a zoo-like setting but they also have many animals "free" in a huge area that they take you on a guided tram ride tour through to see. It's a pretty great experience for kids to see the animals "in the wild" like that.
Taking a ferry ride is always fun for kids. There are ferries from Seattle/nearby cities to areas around the sound, my favorite is to Whidbey Island. The ferry ride is fairly short and the island itself is great. At the north end of Whidbey is Deception Pass State Park which has several beach/park areas, a jetboat tour on the water under the huge bridge and really some of the most beautiful scenery within a daytrip of the city.
I think that's all I can come up with for now, but hopefully that gives you a start!
All the places that PP are nice to take the kids. I would recommend getting a city pass, you save a good amount of money at get to visit about 7 places. Google Seattle WA and on the Seattle website they have the city pass.
We will be in Seattle in March also
pack warm clothes cause its still pretty chilly.
The Northwest Trek place is closed until they finish their repairs from our snow/wind storm.
I'm in the Port Townsend area, what SeattleK said about ferries - we love these! There is also a children meusum on Brainbridge Island. I know a few places also have indoor pools or recreations. If you get a chance - grab the city ticket! It will save quite a bunch for a family of 4 (or more!)
Yes as MommieBear said Northwest Trek is presently closed for repairs, but their website says they will be open again on February 17th, which is before you guys are due here.
PLEEEEEASE??? Seriously. All of you should come visit Seattle some day. It really is a great place...not that I'm biased or anything.
another website that can help you guys plan your visit to Seattle area that focus on children is:
https://www.seattleschild.com/going-places/indoor-fun
Thought this might help out a little bit.
Looking forward to seeing you guys when you come out in March! (Just don't come on the 31st! That's LB's 2nd birthday!)
So excited that you're coming up! I'd love to join in any meet-up plans.
You got lots of great suggestions for things to do. If you want suggestions for transportation, food, etc. just let us know and I'd be happy to add those.
Thank you Joy
I do have a question about 2 hotels The Grove West Seattle and Warwick Hotel Seattle. They both look nice but the price being low scares me a little. We always stay at La Quinta but came across this 2 hotels. Would you if they are ok hotels?
Thanks