Pike Place Market
No trip to Seattle with kids is complete without a trip to the famous Pike Place Market. Browse through the scores of vendor stands, and sample local treats you can take back for dinner at your vacation rental. Rub the statue of Rachel the pig, and watch fish being tossed at the seafood stands. Don't forget an ice cream at Shug's Soda Fountain and Ice Cream on the way out.
Seashore Walks in Seattle
Walk along the Seattle waterfront to take in salty ocean breezes and see incredible views of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains. There's a host of visitor attractions, restaurants, and the Seattle Aquarium here. After your walk, give your feet a rest with a ride on the Great Wheel, which takes riders up to a height of 175ft in 8-person capsules.
Chihuly Garden and Glass
View the work of Dale Chihuly in this beautiful garden and glasshouse, showcasing an array of his glass sculptures.
Visit Seattle's Famous Space Needle
The Space Needle is Seattle's most famous landmark. Take an elevator ride up to the observation deck situated 524ft above street level, where you can walk on a glass section of floor, or look out from the angled glass on the upper deck. There's also a revolving restaurant that offers a kids' menu and delicious meals for adults.
Olympic National Park
A great day trip option out of Seattle is Olympic National Park. There's plenty of family-suitable day hikes through forests, mountain meadows, and coastline. Take a picnic with you to enjoy a day in the majestic Pacific Northwest environment. There's a number of educational opportunities for kids, including earning an Ocean Steward Patch when they learn about the park's shoreside ecosystem.
The Museum of Flight
As well as the numerous space and air craft, the interactive nature of this museum draws thousands of visitors in each year. You can even get a taste of a space shuttle mission.
