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Kids Things to Do in Seattle

So there are things you can take the family to in Seattle and there are FUN things you can take your family to in Seattle. Here is my list.

I do not include Zoos, Aquariums or Museums (personal childhood pet peeve of mine).

Seattle Children's Theatre
Best Seattle Parks (bring a glove and ball or soccer stuff)
Mounger Swimming Pool (has a corkscrew slide and shallow area for kids to learn)
Gameworks (Does not fail)
Check out the troll
Seattle Center Rides (Fun Forest)
Boeing Imax (They play real movies and not documentaries!)
Parents Connect (Great site for current events for families)

Free: Sailboat Ride with the Center for Wooden Boats

• Ride a sailboat for free
  

• Come down in person to sign up as early at 10:00 a.m. for our 2 p.m. sail – space fills up soon, so come early. You do not need to be present while waiting
• It's free so no complaints
  
• They also rent boats if you want to take the wheel
  

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$10 - $20: Comedy Underground

• One of two comedy clubs in Seattle
• Serves drinks and food
• Decent atmosphere and friendly staff
• 21 and over

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$3 - $20: Seattle Best Happy Hours

My favorite blog post so far, if I don't say so myself:

Boka Kitchen and Bar
Sunday and Monday, 3:30 to Close
Tuesday-Friday, 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. to Close
Saturday, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. to Close
Happy Hour Menu

Ponti Seafood Grill
Daily: 4:00 PM ~ 6:30 PM & 9:00 PM to Close
Happy Hour Menu
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Tini Bigs Lounge (Great Drinks, Classy!)
daily from 4pm to 6pm
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La Isla
Daily 3pm to 6pm and again at 10pm to Midnight
Happy Hour Menu (hover over graphic of happy hour)

The Jones (great deals! and amazing.)
Daily 4pm to 6pm
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Tidbit
Monday - Friday 5pm - 6pm
Happy Hour Menu
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The Matador
4pm to 6pm and again from 10pm to 1am
Happy Hour Menu
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Free - $10: Alki Beach Bonfire

• Great hangout
• Rollerblade, Beach Cruiser, Longboard(my favorite), and no worries
• Bonfires and add marshmallows/barbeque = amazing
• Great date spot
• Nice restaurants and beautiful view of Seattle skyline
• Boat launch here

Official Website with Hours and Details

Website for More Information

Map and Directions

Hotel Andra

• Incredible 4 star hotel
• Fairly Affordable
• On fourth avenue in the heart of downtown
• Highly rated by users
• Long list of amenities
• Near Olympic Sculpture Park and Pike Place Market
• Great deal!

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Map and Directions

$10 - $20: Crocodile Cafe

• Great Shows
• Small yet comfortable...cozy
• Amazing date night idea
• Separated bar, great drinks
  
• Discover some local music

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Free: Kirsten Gallery and Zen Garden

• Amazing pieces
• Zen garden walkthrough
• Calming and relaxing
• Updating shows and events

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$1 - $15: Dick's Burgers

• A local favorite
  
• Very inexpensive
• Delicious unhealthy american food
• Perfect burgers and shakes
• Fast and very late night service (open till 2am, 7 days a week)
  

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$31 - $70: Seattle Hostel in Ballard

• Amazing view
• Voted Best Hostel in 2008
• Dorm style is only $31 and beautiful private rooms are only $70
• Wi-fi, parking and free breakfast

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Photos and Video of area

Map and Directions

$10.50: Seattle Cinerama in Downtown

• Incredible movie experience
• They only play one movie but it is intensely awesome
• Incredible sound, comfortable seats and an epic huge wrap-around screen

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Showtimes\tickets

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$18: Whirly Ball in Edmonds

• A lot of fun: basketball\hockey\bumper cars
• Original game that combines the above activities
• Fairly affordable
  
• Meant for group parties, bring people with you

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$15 - $30: Stone Gardens in Ballard

• Top notch climbing gym, yet great for beginners
• Friendly staff
• Lessons available
• Great for group parties

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$10 - $30: The Pike Place Brewing Company

• Hang out at Pike Place Market
• Enjoy locally brewed beers
• Stop by the waterfront after

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Free: Discovery Park

Here is a video someone made that depicts the feel of the park pretty well:

• At the beach
• Nice day hike
• Good to bring kids to
• Picnic tables and relaxing atmosphere...ahh nice.
  

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Map and Directions

Free - $5: Easy Street Records in West Seattle or Queen Anne

• Cheap shows of great artists
• Indie feel with very knowledgeable staff
• Has vinyls
• Lots of rare CD's
• West Seattle location has a cool cafe
  
• Fun to browse
• Bunch of old CD's that are $1 or $2

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Map and Directions of Both Locations

$20 - $30: Taproot Theatre in Greenwood

• Seattle's largest mid-size theatre companies
• Great reviews
• Very talented
• Check it out!

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Map and Directions

Free: Cal Anderson Park in Downtown Seattle

• Rad fountain
• Giant chess boards
• Benches
• Can be a late-night hangout
• Throw-a-frisbee-area
• Sports field
• Really cool.

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Map and Directions

$10 - $20: Showbox in Downtown Seattle

• Great music venue
• See comedians
• Famous in Seattle...duh
• Check it out! Always a good time

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$41: Food Tours

I love food and pike place market...these tours seem to combine both...excellent. Link: http://www.savorseattletours.com/


Things to do in Seattle

Top 5 Things to Do in Seattle

Quick look at some touristy things to do...

$20: Rat City Roller Girls at Key Arena

• Roller derby (full contact)
• Fun stuff
• Drink beer and yell for your team of choice

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Hotel 1000

• Great get-away hotel
• Rated the third best hotel in the world by Expedia
• Perfect service
• Kick a#$ rooms
• Bathtubs fill from the ceiling...awesome.

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$5 - $20: Jillians in Downtown Seattle

• All-you-can-play arcade Monday night is sweet.
• Monday night all-you-can-play-wristband (hyphen overload) arcade for $5
• Only bar I know of with ping-pong tables
  

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Map and Directions

Free: Gas Works Park near Lake Union

• Coolest park ever.
• Great photo opportunities (if you're into that).
• Great place for a picnic
• Sea breeze makes it popular for flying a kite
  

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Free: Seattle Central Library on 4th Ave in Downtown Seattle

Worth a wander. Its cool looking. Check it out.

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$10: Jet City Improv in University District

One of my favorite "we have nothing to do tonight" solutions. Funny, can be hit and miss at times but can't complain at $10. All ages. Has a bar.

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