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Woodland Park Zoo
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Zoos
5500 Phinney Ave N
Seattle,
Washington 98103
(206) 684-4800
I always have a fun trip to the zoo!
4 months ago
I always have a fun trip to the zoo!
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Every Sunday May-November West Seattle holds its farmer's market between 10:00am and 2:00pm. I...
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Every Sunday May-November West Seattle holds its farmer's market between 10:00am and 2:00pm. I love going there to purchase fresh fruits and vegtables. They have peaches, variety apples, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, nectarines, asparagus, corn, cheeses, tomatoes, herbs, potatoes, and lots of organic produce. They also have bouquets of beautiful fresh flowers. Its great place to get fresh and natural grown produce once a week.
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If you live in Seattle proper, Magnuson Park near Sandpoint/U-District is great! They have an...
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If you live in Seattle proper, Magnuson Park near Sandpoint/U-District is great! They have an area for the small and shy, as well as a huge area for the big and brave. The larger area includes acess to the water for swimming, which is great for those that like to swim and fetch sticks, balls and the like.
If it is absolutely disgusting out, Go Great Dog on Roosevelt offers fun runs every Saturday. 30lbs and over is from 11:45-1:15, while the smaller breeds are from 1:30-3. The charge is $3 per dog, but it is worth its weight in gold when its more than a little nasty outside...
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The Volunteer Park Conservatory is one of Seattle's hidden gems. Concealed in plain view on the...
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The Volunteer Park Conservatory is one of Seattle's hidden gems. Concealed in plain view on the northern edge of Volunteer Park, the conservatory is a miniature botanical wonderland, packing native plants from around the world into five connected greenhouse rooms. The intimate scale of the exhibits - the entire structure covers less than 4,000 square feet, and huge plants overhang the narrow walkways at every turn - creates an in-your-face nature exhibit for children of all ages. Best of all, on a cold winter day the steam-heated greenhouse is like a free tropical vacation in your own backyard.
My wife and I took our 9-month-old for a quick visit to the conservatory this last weekend, and he was fascinated by the huge leaves, bright colors and touch-and-feel intimacy of the experience. Best of all, apart from a few neighborhood families with their young children, the structure was almost empty, a nice contrast to the crowds and noise of other public indoor spaces in wintertime.
If you have kids, or just love new and out-of-the-ordinary experiences, the Volunteer Park Conservatory is a free community resource you should have on your list.
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Volunteer Park
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Playgrounds Parks & Trails
1400 E Prospect st
Seattle,
Washington 98102
(206) 684-4075
If you're coming to Seattle for a visit, don't bother paying the money to go up the Space Needle....
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If you're coming to Seattle for a visit, don't bother paying the money to go up the Space Needle. Instead, climb the water tower at Volunteer Park. It's free and the view is actually better than the needle because it's on the top of the hill and gives a 360 degree view from the Cascades to the Olympics.
While you're there, check out the Noguchi (donut) sculpture, the Asian Art Museum, the botanical gardens, and the giant evergreens that can give you a glimpse of what this place used to look like before we moved on in.
Nearby attractions: Bruce Lee is buried in the cemetery next door to the park. Also, just north of the park and cemetery there's a killer viewpoint at the top of Louisa's Park. This offers the best view in town of the University of Washington and surrounding area.
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View Ridge Park
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Playgrounds Parks & Trails
Seattle,
Washington 98101
(206) 423-4487
View Ridge Park boasts large grassy areas with sun or shade from which to choose, a seasonal...
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View Ridge Park boasts large grassy areas with sun or shade from which to choose, a seasonal wading pool, and a large playground with climbing equipment, slides and swings. One of the great things about this park is that the wading pool is shaded and there are plenty of places to lay out your blanket on the grass and hang out. Doesn't get too crowded either.
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St. Edward's Park
Category:
Playgrounds Parks & Trails
Seattle,
Washington 98101
(888) 226-7688.
St. Edward's Park used to be a monastery but has since been converted to a playground and park....
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St. Edward's Park used to be a monastery but has since been converted to a playground and park. The Grotto, a scenic little corner of the park tucked under some trees, can be rented out for receptions and weddings. My housemate had her wedding here and it was just such a beautiful space- very intimate and earthy.
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Smith Tower
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Playgrounds Parks & Trails
506 2 Ave
Seattle,
Washington 98104
(206) 622-4004
Great place to explore. Make sure you see the Chinese museum at the top.
Great place to explore. Make sure you see the Chinese museum at the top.
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Shoreline Historical Museum is located in an old elementary school. Low-key and volunteer-run, it...
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Shoreline Historical Museum is located in an old elementary school. Low-key and volunteer-run, it has some interesting exhibits for those with an interest in the history of the Shoreline area. Those who are not keen on history museums probably won't be swayed by this one. There is a hands-on children's exhibit with old-fashioned games. Admission is by donation. Overall, you can learn a lot about the Shoreline area here, just keep in mind before going that you will be visiting a small, community museum.
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Seward Park
Category:
Playgrounds Parks & Trails
5902 Lake Washington Blvd. S
Seattle,
Washington 98105
(206) 684-4396
It's one of those places with a few very stunning views that I recommend for photo excursions. ...
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It's one of those places with a few very stunning views that I recommend for photo excursions. It's a quite park in a quiet, affluent neighborhood, that seems like a safely kept secret. Perhaps a century ago it was merely a favored campsite miles from town where scouts and families would go on outings. Come at dawn for a quiet walk or at dusk, when the city starts to relax, breathe relatively clean air and at times get a glimpse of what life might have been like before some of our urban sprawl changed the face of Seattle.
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