![]() ![]() On a nice day, pack a picnic lunch and head to Lake Union Park to watch the sea planes come and go. Seattle used to be known as “Jet City,” and though that nickname isn’t used so much anymore, there are still no shortage of opportunities to get your airplane fix. Best Market restaurants for a sit-down family lunch: Sound View Cafe (good).The best kid-friendly snacks at Pike Place Market are: Daily Dozen Donut Co.Golden Age Collectables is a one stop shop for comic books, trading cards, and action figures.The clerks at Market Magic will do a trick for you, if you ask nicely.The Giant Shoe Museum is inexpensive and delightful in a circus side-show sort of way.Kids love the colorful (but disgusting) Gum Wall.Stop by and pick up a map at the information booth at First and Pike – the volunteers who work there are really friendly, and can answer (just about) any Market-related question. The market is open from early morning until early evening but is at its best just before lunch. Locals still shop here, and the seafood, fruit, vegetables, and flowers are top-notch and fairly priced. Pike Place Market is a Seattle institution, and while it attracts a lot of tourists, it retains its charm. The scuba divers that swim in a large tank – and do show and tell with different sea life – are a hit with many kids. (Some visitors arrive expecting a lot and leave disappointed.) Kids can touch starfish and sea anemones and (with a bit of luck) see different animals during feeding time. Located on Seattle’s wonderful waterfront and recently refurbished, the aquarium is a good stop for 90 minutes to 2 hours. Seattle Locks Cruise – Scenic and fun boat tour from Seattle’s waterfront, through the Ballard Locks, and into Lake Union (or the same tour in reverse order). (Visit Pioneer Square, Pike Place Market, the Space Needle, and more.) Every bit as cool as it sounds.Ĭity Highlights Tour – Wonderful three-hour tour of Seattle’s top attractions. The Boeing Factory tour takes guests around the Boeing airport and into the immense factory buildings to see actual planes under construction.īoeing Factory Tour – Highly recommended! See the factory floor where the Boeing planes are constructed. ![]()
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