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Enjoy the view from Kerry Park
Stroll along the docks at The Center for Wooden Boats
Take the elevator to the Sky View Observatory
Go on a guided tour of the Frye Art Museum
Grab something to eat at the Pike Place Market
CoCA Seattle
Jog around Green Lake Park
Explore the Space Shuttle Trainer at The Museum of Flight
Indulge in great eats with Savor Seattle Food Tours
See an exhibit at the Museum of History & Industry
Stop by Beecher's Handmade Cheese in Pike Place Market
See the animals at the Woodland Park Zoo
Take a Theo Chocolate Tour
Explore Pike Place Market with Eat Seattle
Visit the famous Chihuly Garden and Glass
Go to the top of the Space Needle
Have a casual family mean at El Chupacabra
Learn about popular culture at EMP Museum
Visit the Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience
Relax in the sun in Alki Beach Park
Visit the Seattle Art Museum
See the exhibits at the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park
Enjoy Puget Sound from the Discovery Park
Whether you are planning a quick weekend trip, wedding or a longer family vacation, in Seattle you will never be bored. The city offers unique parks, fabulous museums, and unique coffee shops. Best things to do in Seattle with kids include the Sky View Observatory, Woodland Park Zoo and Pike Place Market.
Plan ahead for these Seattle events:
- Northwest Chocolate Festival - October 4 - 6, 2024
- New Year’s at the Needle
- Seattle Museum Month in February
- Seattle International Film Festival in April
- Northwest Folklife Festival in May
- Seattle PrideFest in June
- Seafair Summer Fourth on Friday, July 4, 2025
- Boeing Seafair Air Show in the summer
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