Unique & Hidden Gem Activities For Families

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Escape Artist

The Escape Artist

Visit this great place for kids and families!

4517 California Ave SW Suite B, Seattle, WA 98116

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

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

Meridian Playground

Meridian Playground

Quiet & roomy neighborhood park. 6.5-acre park featuring a playground, grassy area, basketball courts & picnic sites.

4920 Meridian Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103

Wunderkind

Wunderkind

Visit this great place for kids and families!

3318 NE 55th St, Seattle, WA 98105

Ballard Locks Fish Ladder

Ballard Locks Fish Ladder

Visit this great place for kids and families!

2930 W Commodore Way, Seattle, WA 98199

Discovery Park

Discovery Park

534-acres of wilderness. Seattle's largest green space features miles of rugged trails & beaches, plus views of the Sound.

Seattle, WA 98199

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

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

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

Halls Hill Lookout and Labyrinth

Halls Hill Lookout and Labyrinth

Visit this great place for kids and families!

NE Halls Hill Rd, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110

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