https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/seattlevancouver---kids-friendly-places Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 26 Apr 2026 06:10:46 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/seattlevancouver---kids-friendly-places#post-1327512 Sun, 10 Aug 2014 04:52:10 +0000 Kari 1327512@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Totally agree with recommendations for many of these places in Seattle, esp. Pacific Science Center, Museum of Flight, and Theo Chocolate. There are also great places nearby to hike of that's your thing-Issaquah and Snoqualmie aren't far drives and there are nice day hikes there.</p> <p> Greenlake (lake park with walking or biking trail around it) or Golden Gardens park (beachfront park) are nice to walk and play at. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/seattlevancouver---kids-friendly-places#post-1323558 Tue, 05 Aug 2014 05:34:06 +0000 greycat6 1323558@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How old are your kids?&nbsp; There is a minimum height of 48"&nbsp;&nbsp;for the Boeing tour.&nbsp;Unless your kids are really patient, I wouldn't recommend it because there is a lot of walking and standing.<a href="http://www.boeing.com/boeing/commercial/tours/index.page" rel="nofollow">http://www.boeing.com/boeing/c.....index.page</a></p> <p>If you are interested in aviation, I HIGHLY recommend the Museum of Flight.&nbsp; Very interactive and great for all ages: <a href="http://www.museumofflight.org/" rel="nofollow">http://www.museumofflight.org/</a></p> <p>Other ideas for Seattle:</p> <p>Pike Place Market, including a stop at Beecher's Cheese to watch the cheese making process and the 'gum wall' which is disgustingly awesome: <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gum_Wall" rel="nofollow">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gum_Wall</a></p> <p>Ballard Locks: <a href="http://www.seattle.gov/tour/locks.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.seattle.gov/tour/locks.htm</a></p> <p>Fremont Troll: <a href="http://fremont.com/about/fremonttroll-html/" rel="nofollow">http://fremont.com/about/fremonttroll-html/</a></p> <p>Also in Fremont is the Theo Chocolate Tour: <a href="https://www.theochocolate.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.theochocolate.com/</a></p> <p>A ferry ride from downtown Seattle to Bainbridge Island or Bremerton</p> <p>Mariner's Baseball game - especially lovely on a sunny evening</p> <p>Snoqualmie Falls which about 30 miles east of Seattle and has a short, doable hike for small kids: <a href="http://www.snoqualmiefalls.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.snoqualmiefalls.com/</a></p> <p>Rattlesnake Ridge and the Cedar River Watershed Water Drums: a four mile hike that is doable for kids.&nbsp; The water drums are in the Cedar River Water Shed education center. Check out the video here: <a href="http://www.seattle.gov/util/EnvironmentConservation/OurWatersheds/CedarRiverWatershed/CedarRiverEducationCenter/Features/index.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.seattle.gov/util/En.....rRiverEduc</a></p> <p>Have fun!</p> <p></p> </p> <p></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/seattlevancouver---kids-friendly-places#post-1319948 Thu, 31 Jul 2014 15:23:47 +0000 annagybe 1319948@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not necessarily designed for kids but still cool nonetheless<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.seattleartmuseum.org/visit/olympic-sculpture-park">http://www.seattleartmuseum.or.....pture-park</a><br />Be sure to check out the nurse log.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/seattlevancouver---kids-friendly-places#post-1319459 Thu, 31 Jul 2014 00:01:34 +0000 Marillen 1319459@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Seattle:<br />I'd recommend <a href="http://www.pacificsciencecenter.org/" rel="nofollow">Pacific Science Center</a> esp. for kids. It's right by the Space Needle and the Experience Music Project which also has <a href="http://www.empmuseum.org/at-the-museum/current-exhibits/fantasy-worlds-of-myth-and-magic.aspx" rel="nofollow">cool exhibitions</a>. Also nearby is Seattle Children's Theater and the International Fountain, which kids love to play around.</p> <p>The old monorail runs from the Space Needle to the middle of downtown, then it's about 4 blocks walk to Pike Place Market. From there you can get down to the waterfront and ferris wheel.</p> <p>Weather usually sunny, 70-80 F. Might rain some but not much in the summer, and rarely heavily. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/seattlevancouver---kids-friendly-places#post-1318887 Wed, 30 Jul 2014 14:03:09 +0000 Niki Lea 1318887@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Some more Vancouver suggestions:</p> <p>The kids water park in Stanley Park (free)<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/stanley-park-water-park.aspx">http://vancouver.ca/parks-recr.....-park.aspx</a></p> <p>Second Beach pool (near Stanley Park)<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/second-beach-pool.aspx">http://vancouver.ca/parks-recr.....-pool.aspx</a></p> <p>Second Beach (has a playground)<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/second-beach.aspx">http://vancouver.ca/parks-recr.....beach.aspx</a></p> <p>Third Beach (has lifeguards)<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/third-beach.aspx">http://vancouver.ca/parks-recr.....beach.aspx</a></p> <p>Van Dusen Botanical Gardens (on the west side of the city, just outside of the downtown core)<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://vancouver.ca/parks-recreation-culture/vandusen-botanical-garden.aspx">http://vancouver.ca/parks-recr.....arden.aspx</a></p> <p>The Pacific National Exhibition runs from Aug. 16 to Sept. 1 (you could spend an entire day here, but you'll need a car to get there because it's on the city's east side)<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.pne.ca/">http://www.pne.ca/</a></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/seattlevancouver---kids-friendly-places#post-1318873 Wed, 30 Jul 2014 13:53:47 +0000 Emily 1318873@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can't believe I forgot&nbsp;Grouse Mountain and the&nbsp;Capilano Suspension Bridge!! &nbsp;:) &nbsp;Obviously it's been way too long since I was in Vancouver... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/seattlevancouver---kids-friendly-places#post-1318497 Wed, 30 Jul 2014 02:39:01 +0000 Ariadne 1318497@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lots of great outdoor pools and spray parks here. &nbsp;Google for the Vancouver Parks Board website--they have a section that lists them all. &nbsp;Taking the Rainbow ferries between Granville Island and Yaletown with gelato on either end is always a big hit too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/seattlevancouver---kids-friendly-places#post-1318156 Tue, 29 Jul 2014 21:46:38 +0000 claire 1318156@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great time to visit Vancouver, welcome to our lovely city! The end of August is when we tell all our friends and family to come, it's the most consistently nice time of the year. Not ruling out rain of course, but it's usually pretty nice. </p> <p>It sounds like your kids are young? Everyone has given you great suggestions, maybe I can give you some restaurant ideas that are age specific if that would help? For example, if you're coming over to go to Grouse Mountain, you can swing by Capilano Suspension Bridge while you're over here. Then hit Park Royal's village for lunch, Whole Foods has great outdoor seating where the kids can splash in the river and run around, and there is excellent shopping for you (!!). Just some examples.... Different thoughts if they are older of course. We have some great restaurants, happy to make some recommendations privately if you like. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/seattlevancouver---kids-friendly-places#post-1318131 Tue, 29 Jul 2014 21:16:18 +0000 Suz 1318131@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the Vancouver suggestions. Van is such a kids' town -- just hanging out on the beach can be a huge amount of fun. Walking the sea wall at Stanley Park (with stroller if need be), checking to see if there will be kids' theatre (check Carousel Theatre)&nbsp;or library readings or performances, and doing any or all of the things already mentioned. Lots of kid (and adult) friendly food down at Granville Island (terrific fish and chips place...)&nbsp;and restaurants are good all over. I'd go for Asian -- check out Vancouver Magazine's reviews.&nbsp;</p> <p>There's a cool maze at the Botanical Gardens in Vancouver. My daughter used to like that. At Granville Island there is one of those indoor playgrounds for kids. (At the Kids' Market). My daughter loved Science world and the Aquarium.&nbsp;</p> <p>The weather could be anything from 70s or even 80s F with sun, to miserable dank rain. It just depends. But there's lots to do indoors and people don't let rain stop the fun anyway. Just dress for it.&nbsp;</p> <p>Seattle is similar. Go to Pike Place market -- kids love it! Lots of kid-friendly activities there as well, although I haven't done as many because I never lived there.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/seattlevancouver---kids-friendly-places#post-1318096 Tue, 29 Jul 2014 20:40:03 +0000 Marlene 1318096@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>More Vancouver ideas:<br />Stanley Park<br />Grouse Mountain<br />Capilano Suspension Bridge<br />Gastown </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/seattlevancouver---kids-friendly-places#post-1318075 Tue, 29 Jul 2014 20:21:14 +0000 Emily 1318075@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Vancouver ideas:&nbsp;<br />Science World<br />H.R.MacMillan Space Center<br />Vancouver Aquarium<br />Granville Island</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/seattlevancouver---kids-friendly-places#post-1317931 Tue, 29 Jul 2014 18:13:51 +0000 Helena 1317931@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>cloud9, I don't have any specific recos but my recollection of Vancouver is that it's such an outdoorsy and walkable place, you are sure to have a great time with the kids ... wishing you a great trip!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/seattlevancouver---kids-friendly-places#post-1317668 Tue, 29 Jul 2014 12:42:33 +0000 cloud9 1317668@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hello to those reside in/familiar with Seattle/Vancouver areas!</p> <p>Our family will be visiting Seattle &amp; Vancouver for a short stay (couple days/nights each). I have some general questions and any tips/advices are welcome!</p> <p>- what is typical weather towards end of August (8/20 +)?<br />- how much rain?<br />- what are some kids places/ parks?&nbsp; Anywhere with mazes, hide-n-seek, just for running around?<br />- any indoor places for kids if lots of rain?<br />- any special restaurants (nothing fancy, kids friendly too) <br />- any specific places worth visiting (Boeing plant, space needle, Victoria...)?</p> <p>This would my DH &amp; I's 2nd trip to seattle/vancouver area, but last time we were newly married with no children.&nbsp; So this time around, Microsoft campus won't make the cut. :)&nbsp; Any suggestions welcome!&nbsp; Appreciate all your insights... </p>