Unique & Hidden Gem Activities For Families

Explore the best unique & hidden gem activities for families options for kids and families in Renton

Georgetown Steam Plant

Georgetown Steam Plant

Old industrial facility with tours. Large, former power plant dating back to 1906 offering guided tours of its inner workings.

6605 13th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108

Bradner Gardens Park

Bradner Gardens Park

Horticultural park with themed gardens. Showcase for urban gardening, with dedicated ornamental, food crop, native & children's gardens.

1730 Bradner Pl S, Seattle, WA 98144

Bellevue Botanical Garden

Bellevue Botanical Garden

53-acre sanctuary with year-round events. Gardens, woodlands & wetlands along with holiday light festivities, art exhibits & concerts.

12001 Main St, Bellevue, WA 98005

Garden d’Lights

Garden d’Lights

Garden known for winter illuminations. Botanic garden known for its festive winter wonderland light shows in November & December.

12001 Main St, Bellevue, WA 98005

KidsQuest Children's Museum

KidsQuest Children's Museum

Modern place with hands-on activities. Interactive educational exhibits staged indoors & outdoors, plus workshops & summer camps.

1116 108th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98004

The Escape Artist

The Escape Artist

Visit this great place for kids and families!

4517 California Ave SW Suite B, Seattle, WA 98116

Beneath the Streets

Beneath the Streets

Tours of Seattle's underground city. The historic underground passageways of Seattle’s original neighborhood, Pioneer Square.

102 Cherry St, Seattle, WA 98104

MaST Center Aquarium

MaST Center Aquarium

Marine biology center with an aquarium. Highline College's marine biology center features an aquarium housing over 250 native species.

28203 Redondo Beach Dr S, Des Moines, WA 98198, United States

Seattle Japanese Garden

Seattle Japanese Garden

Formal garden with water features. 3.5-acre formal garden with a cherry orchard, water features & teahouse hosting seasonal ceremonies.

1075 E Lk Washington Blvd, Seattle, WA 98112

PlayDate SEA

PlayDate SEA

Ocean-themed play area for kids & cafe. A large, elaborate kids' play area featuring a casual cafe offering Wi-Fi & light fare.

1275 Mercer St, Seattle, WA 98109

Volunteer Park Conservatory

Volunteer Park Conservatory

Botanical garden in charming greenhouse. Historic Victorian-style greenhouse featuring unique plants, a gift shop & special events.

1400 E Galer St, Seattle, WA 98112

Olympic Sculpture Park

Olympic Sculpture Park

Numerous sculptures in a 9-acre park. An offshoot of the Seattle Art Museum, this park features numerous sculptures spread over 9 acres.

2901 Western Ave, Seattle, WA 98121

Pacific Science Center

Pacific Science Center

Museum with immersive rotating exhibits. Rotating science exhibits plus laser light shows, a tropical butterfly house & IMAX movie theaters.

200 Sue Bird Ct N, Seattle, WA 98109

Seattle Children's Museum

Seattle Children's Museum

Hands-on learning for kids 10 & under. Basement area of Seattle Center with hands-on cultural exhibits geared toward children 10 & under.

305 Harrison St, Seattle, WA 98109

International Fountain

International Fountain

Large fountain with a splash area. This large fountain was built in 1995 & offers a large basin for children to splash in.

305 Harrison St, Seattle, WA 98109

White River Valley Museum

White River Valley Museum

Intimate museum for regional heritage. Small local history museum with displays ranging from a Japanese immigrant home to a 1924 caboose.

918 H St SE, Auburn, WA 98002, United States

Lake Grove Park

Lake Grove Park

Visit this great place for kids and families!

833 SW 308th St, Federal Way, WA 98023, United States

Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture

Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture

Museum with regional artifacts. University of Washington museum explores Northwest history from dinosaurs to Native American life.

4303 Memorial Way Northeast, Seattle, WA 98195

Pacific Bonsai Museum

Pacific Bonsai Museum

Outdoor display of miniature trees. This collection boasts over 100 bonsai trees from China, Japan, Canada, Korea, Taiwan & America.

2515 South 336th St, Federal Way, WA 98003

Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden

Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden

Rhododendrons & azaleas on 22 acres. Vast garden with a variety of rhododendrons & azaleas, plus seasonal & perennial plants & blossoms.

2525 South 336th St, Federal Way, WA 98003, United States

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