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- Our editors recommend these diverse local experiences.
1. Bremerton Bug and Reptile Museum
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2. Cat Tales
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3. Chihuly Garden and Glass
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4. Children's Museum of Tacoma
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5. Children’s Museum of Walla Walla
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6. Future of Flight Aviation Center and Boeing Tour
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7. Mobius Science Center
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8. Mount Rainier National Park
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9. Mt. Rainier Railroad and Logging Museum
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10. Museum of Flight
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11. Northern Pacific Railway Museum
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12. Northwest Carriage Museum
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13. Old McDebbie's Farm
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14. Olympic Game Farm
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15. Orcas Island Historical Museum
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16. Pacific Science Center
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17. Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
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18. Seattle Aquarium
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19. Gallery One
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20. The Outback Kangaroo Farm
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21. The Whale Museum
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22. Wolf Haven International
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23. World Kite Museum
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:
Tucked up against the Canadian border in the Pacific Northwest, the state of Washington is a great place to spend some time with your kids. Mount Rainier National Park is renowned for its natural beauty, but other outdoor attractions include Old McDebbie's Farm, the Cat Tales wildlife sanctuary, and the Wolf Haven International, where you'll have the chance to spot rescued wolves in their natural habitat.
Plan ahead for these cool events:
- Northwest Chocolate Festival - October 4 - 6, 2024
- The Daffodil Festival in the Spring.
- New Year’s at the Needle
- Seattle Museum Month in February
- Spokane Hoopfest - June 28-29, 2025
- Northwest Folklife Festival in May
- Wooden Boat Festival from September 5- 7, 2025
- Seafair Summer Fourth on Friday, July 4, 2025
- Bloomsday Run - Sunday, May 4th, 2025
- Spokane Lilac Festival - May 10 – 17, 2025
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