Even if you’ve taken your grandchildren before, the recent expansion makes it worth another look. The most impressive addition is the 20 by 40 foot Window on Washington Waters showing animals you’d see on Neah Bay. Watch the kids’ eyes pop open when they see a diver wearing a mask on the other side of the window giving a presentation on the marine animals in the tank.
Contact no: (206) 386-4300
Location: 1483 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98101
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The home of baseball’s Seattle Mariners is an attraction even when the team is on the road and during the off-season thanks to behind the scenes tours of the park. The tour may only last an hour, but the trip through the locker rooms, press box, and other private areas will leave your baseball loving grandchildren starstruck even if they don’t see anyone famous.
Contact no: (206) 346-4001
Location: 1250 First Avenue S, Seattle, WA 98134
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It may be a working farmers market, but it’s also one of Seattle’s best known attractions with plenty for a grandchild to love; including street performers, salmon-throwing fishmongers, food stands, toy stores, a cheesemaker, a doughnut-making machine, and a scary monkfish that will frighten grandchildren and delight adults.
Contact no: (206) 682-7453
Location: Pike Street and First Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101
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If you want the budding scientists in your family to sing your praises, this is the place to go. It’s one of the coolest museums in town with a tidal pool touch tank, robotic insects, a butterfly house, and a science playground. Other offerings include laser shows, a planetarium, and two IMAX theaters where you can see the latest Hollywood blockbuster on a six-story, 80-foot wide screen and a variety of other films in 3-D.
Contact no: (206) 443-2001
Location: 200 Second Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98109
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