Family Vacations In Seattle: A Huffington Post Travel Guide
Family vacations in Seattle can be rewarding experiences or absolute disasters -- it all depends on pretrip homework. To make planning easier, we've done all the preparation.As part of a Huffington Post Travel serieson traveling with children, here are answers to some frequently asked questions about Seattle family vacations.
The Space Needle
Address:400 Broad St., Seattle, WA 98109
Phone:206-905-2175
Hours:Open year round, 9:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday.
Price:Adults, $18; ages 4 to 12, $11; children 3 and under, free; seniors 65 and older, $16; active military adult with ID, $16.
The Children's Museum, Seattle
the Children's Museum, Seattle
Address:305 Harrison St., Seattle, WA 98109
Phone:206-441-1768
Hours:Open year round, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Price:Adults and children, $7.50; grandparents, $6.50; active military, $6; children under age 1, free.
The Pacific Science Center
Address:200 Second Ave. N, Seattle, WA 98109
Phone:206-443-2001
Hours:Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.
Price:Adults, $14; seniors, $12; ages 6 to 15, $9; ages 3 to 5, $7.
Alki Beach
For some fun in the sun and a stunning sunset view, head toAlki Beach Park. The water is cold, but the beach-combing, people-watching and castle-building gethigh marksfor family fun.
Address:1702 Alki Ave. SW, Seattle, WA 98116
Phone:206-684-4075
Hours:Open year round: spring through summer, 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.; fall through winter, 4 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Price:Free admission.
Ye Olde Curiosity Shop
Address:1001 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98104
Phone:206-682-5844
Hours:Open daily: 9 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. in summer; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday in winter.
Price:Free admission.
Ballard Locks
Address:3015 N.W. 54th St., Seattle, WA 98107
Phone:206-783-7059
Hours:The visitor center is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily spring through summer. It's open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily fall through winter, except Tuesday and Wednesday. The grounds at the locks are open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Sunday, including all holidays. The fish ladder viewing gallery closes at 8:45 p.m.
Price:Free admission.
The Seattle Aquarium
Check outthe Seattle Aquariumto learn what is lurking in the waters of Puget Sound and Elliott Bay. Meet local denizens of the region’s underwater world such as the Pacific Giant Octopus, sea otters, fur seals and salmon. The Touch Pool, a favorite among kids, is filled with sea stars, sea anemones, sea cucumbers and crabs.
Address:Pier 59, 1483 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98101
Phone:206-386-4300
Hours:Open 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.
Price:Adults, $19; ages 4 to 12, $12; children 3 and under, free.
What are your favorite vacation spots in Seattle?
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