Falling for Seattle’s Kid Scene Autumn is a wonderful time to get to know downtown Seattle’s family-oriented scene. From U-pick orchards to great indoor pools, there are an abundance of things to do. Pro tip: rent a home near the downtown area and you will have all the space, quiet, and amenities you love at your own home, but in a new city. Downtown is central to most everything, so that would be an ideal area to stay. Exploring a new area (or old stomping grounds) can be much more comfortable when you don’t have to worry about the 2 A.M. party in the next hotel room or maid service trying to clean around your morning routine. It makes the whole experience a lot more intimate, too. Where to Go for Fall Outdoor Fun Fisherman’s Fall Fest The Gum Wall and the Great Wheel are located around the Pike Place Market in downtown Seattle. These area attractions have been drawing families with amazing views from the Great Wheel and the wall’s, well, flavor. Two iconic sightseeing stops in the wonderful market area will be an unforgettable photo opportunity not to miss. Check Out Low Tide Take an Argosy Locks Cruise The Farm at Swan’s Trail in Snohomish Rain Happens in Seattle Seattle’s Indoor Pools – Seattle Parks and Rec have the indoor waterpark down to an art. Sprinkled all around the Seattle area, they have giant slides, lazy rivers, and toddler splash pools so everyone can enjoy the water. Best part of playing in an indoor pool, no sunscreen needed. Wunderkind – Got a Lego© lover in the family? Half of the 1,800 square foot space is loaded with all the beloved building blocks and the other half lets parents can keep an eye on the future architects and even grab a bite to eat or an espresso. Children’s Festival – Multi-cultural families from all over Seattle come to celebrate the city’s diversity at this unique festival. Educational programs, live music, and hands on workshops all make this a great place to take the kiddos. Seattle Aquarium – Lots of aquatic animals to see and special exhibits running throughout the year. There’s even a designated toddle time for the youngest members of the family to get involved in all the fun. Baby Friendly Movie Theatres – A revolutionary idea for the kids that maybe aren’t so ready sit still for more than 10 minutes. Several area theaters offer special days of the week for toddler friendly viewing and some theatres offer a “cry room” for baby meltdown emergencies so parents don’t have miss any of the movie. All this, not to mention all the delicious fresh seafood, friendly atmosphere, and the very first Starbucks. Seattle isn’t tailored only for cool adults, it’s for the cool kids too. When you visit Seattle, bring the kids, stay in a cozy vacation rental home, and take in all that the city has to offer. It will be a trip everyone will remember warmly.
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