Travel for Kids: Seattle



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		Seattle is nicknamed the Emerald City (for all the evergreen trees), but it could also be called “the city of hills and lakes.” Downtown Seattle is perched on hills that go up and down like a roller coaster, ending up at the waterfront and Elliott Bay. On freshwater lakes, Lake Union and Lake Washington, you’ll see boats galore, kayaks and sailboats to tugboats and commercial fishing boats. And day or night, kids can’t miss Seattle’s unique landmark, the Space Needle.


			Waterfront

			Downtown

			Pioneer Square

			Seattle Center

			Lake Union & Volunteer Park

			North - Ballard Locks

			West - Alki Beach

			Day trips


			Museum of Flight – This museum is chock full of full-size planes! Climb into the cockpit of a Blackbird or Hornet fighter, take control in flight simulators, test your piloting skills in a hang glider, operate the controls of a Scorpion helicopter, step inside Air Force Once. Little kids can land soft airplanes on their own play runway. In the Airpark are historic airplanes, such as Fokkers, B-17, the Concorde, F-14 Tomcat, MiG 21, Spitfire. Open daily, this stellar museum is located next to the Seattle-Tacoma Airport.

			Tip: Free admission with Go Seattle Card.



			Travel for Kids has so many fun things to do with kids in Seattle, but you'll need a fun place to stay. Here's our own Travel for Kids hand-picked list of family hotels in Seattle, all styles and price ranges, in neighborhoods that are comfortable for families, and near to places you'll want to explore:

			Seattle family hotels



			Buy a Go Seattle Card for 1, 2, 3, 5, 7 day pass for discounts on museums and fun things to do - harbor and lake cruises, Space Needle, Experience Music Project, Museum of Flight, Burke Museum, plus ride the Monorail, and more. Savings for the whole family, and no waiting in ticket lines:

			Go Seattle Card



			Traveling with an infant or toddler? A crib, car seat, stroller, booster seat, high chair, bottle warmer, baby swing, infant bath, toys, and more, can be delivered to your hotel or private residence in Seattle:

			Tiny Tots Travel

Larry Gets Lost in Seattle
John Skewes

Take a trip around Seattle with Pete and his dog Larry. When Larry gets lost, he runs through Pike Place Market and the Seattle Center, past the Fremont Troll, leaps onto a tugboat, and finds Pete, just in time to go through the Ballard Locks. (Picture book)

A Day at the Market
Sara Anderson

Spend the day at Pike Place Market, all the sights, sounds, colors and crowds. “ Flowers, fish fillets, and fruit. Delivery trucks honk toota-toot. ‘Mornin’ Zelda!’ ‘Hello Jack.’ Fresh baguettes in flour sacks.” Colorful cut-paper style illustrations capture this vibrant market in the heart of Seattle. (Picture book)

kindle eBook

Hannah West in the Belltown Towers
Hannah West in Deep Water
Hannah West in the Center of the Universe
Hannah West on Millionaire's Row
Linda Johns

Mystery adventures all set in Seattle, young Hannah West catches an art thief, tracks down a dognapper, discovers how someone's polluting Lake Washington, and finds who’s breaking into mansions on Millionaire’s Row. Written by Linda Johns (a librarian at the Central Library), the stories have wonderful local color for kids!
(Chapter book)

Springer's Journey
Naomi Black, Virginia Heaven

Based on the true story of Springer, an orphaned Orca whale is separated from her pod and accidentally swims into Elliot Bay. Springer asks all the boats the way back to the kelp forest, but it’s the wise old ferry who helps her find her way home. (Picture book)

Seattle ABC
John Skewes, Robert Schwartz

Explore the Emerald City with Larry and Pete on an adventure from A to Z. "B is for bridges that float or stand up." Delightfully illustrated. (Picture book)

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