Family days out in Washington
There are so many fun places to go with kids in Washington - great zoos and aquariums, museums, theme parks, water parks and swimming pools, places to visit outdoors (many of which are cheap or free), historical places of interest, activities and indoor play centres - just take a look below, plenty of things to do with the children in WA.
SPOTLIGHT ON WASHINGTON
Argosy Cruises and Tillicum Village
Seattle
Argosy Cruises and Tillicum VillageArgosy Cruises, a family-owned and locally-operated Seattle company, is a Washington State premier cruise company, offering guests public and private cruises, Royal Argosy brunch, lunch and dinner cruises and the Tillicum Village Salmon Bake experience.
KidsQuest Children's Museum
Bellevue
KidsQuest Children's MuseumCome explore, play and learn together at KidsQuest Children's Museum! Enjoy hours of delight and discovery at this innovative hands-on museum for children and families designed to engage kids from infancy to age ten.
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Seattle Aquarium
Seattle
Seattle AquariumThe heartbeat of hands-on marine experience and preservation education in the Pacific Northwest, the Seattle Aquarium offers fun, exciting ways to discover more about the amazing Puget Sound that surrounds you! Good idea if you are looking for fun family places to go with..
Olympic Game Farm
Sequim
Olympic Game FarmWe would love to have you come and visit the animals at OLYMPIC GAME FARM, here in Sequim, Washington. A family run business, OLYMPIC GAME FARM is home to many animal species, both endangered and non-endangered. Many of our animals are veterans of the silver screen.
Woodland Park Zoo
Seattle
Woodland Park ZooFor more than 100 years, Woodland Park Zoo has been a cherished community resource and a unique urban oasis. Generations of Puget Sound families have come to the zoo to marvel at the animals and be inspired by the peaceful and beautiful surroundings.
Woodland Park Zoo..
Cat Tales
Mead
Cat TalesLions and Tigers & Bears, Oh My.... but wait, there is more...
Leopards and Jaguars and Servals and Pumas, and reptiles and.... Oh heck, just come and visit ..Just Zoo It!
You can even hand feed a Lion or Tiger.
You can Shop. You can Eat.
Most important is you will have..
Zoomazium
Seattle
ZoomaziumZoomazium is the newest addition to Woodland Park Zoo, world-renowned for our naturalistic animal exhibits and education programs. Zoomazium is an indoor, all-weather facility that incorporates spectacular multimedia features with fun, interactive nature-themed areas..
San Juan Island National Historic Park
Friday Harbor
San Juan Island National Historic ParkSan Juan Island is well known for splendid vistas, saltwater shore, quiet woodlands and orca whales. But it was also here in 1859 that the United States and Great Britain nearly went to war over a dead pig.
The Whale Museum
Friday Harbor
The Whale MuseumCome and visit The Whale Museum.In the Gallery of Whales you'll learn about the natural history of marine mammals, with a special focus on the orcas of J, K and L pods living in the waters of the San Juan Islands.
You'll find a fascinating collection of exhibits,..
Orcas Island Historical Museum
Eastsound
Orcas Island Historical MuseumWe serve Orcas Island residents and visitors to the island by offering new exhibits, presentations and speakers, tours, research assistance, the annual Historical Day Fair, open house celebrations, regular visitation hours, opportunities for special appointments, newspaper..
Imagine Children's Museum
Everett
Imagine Children's MuseumWhere FUN begins and LEARNING never ends with hands-on exhibits for kids ages 12 months to 12 years and their family, school group or other organizations. Good idea if you are looking for fun family places to go with kids in Washington.
Museum Of Flight
Seattle
Museum Of FlightExperience flight as you never have before. Step into the Personal Courage Wing and experience stories of courage as told through a collection of 28 fighter aircraftin a setting that will simply amaze you. In the steel and glass Great Gallery, the history of aviation soars..
Pacific Science Center
Seattle
Pacific Science CenterIf you're planning on stopping in for a few hours or making a whole day of your visit, you're sure to have a great time and find plenty to do at Pacific Science Center.
Seatlle Art Museum
Seattle
Seatlle Art MuseumSAM is one museum with three sites: the Seattle Art Museum Downtown, the Seattle Asian Art Museum in Volunteer Park and the Olympic Sculpture Park on the waterfront in Belltown.
Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture
Seattle
Burke Museum of Natural History and CultureOpen daily, the Burke Museum welcomes all visitors who are curious about the natural wonders of Washington state, the Pacific Northwest, and the Pacific Rim. Discovery awaits you.
Rosalie Wheyl Museum Of Doll Art
N.E.Bellevue
Rosalie Wheyl Museum Of Doll ArtWelcome to the Rosalie Whyel Museum of Doll Art. Established in September, 1992 in Bellevue, Washington (near Seattle), the Museum houses more than 3000 dolls on display as well as for sale. Since its inception it has become a "mecca" for doll collectors and enthusiasts.
The Aberdeen Museum Of History
Aberdeen
The Aberdeen Museum Of HistoryThroughout its history the Aberdeen Armory Building has been a source of civic pride and activity. Indeed, at the time of its construction, the Armory was hailed as a truly imposing structure. An Aberdeen Daily World article of the period stated: "The Armory in its..
Polson Histroy Museum
Hoquiam
Polson Histroy MuseumOf the twenty-six rooms we occupy, we use seventeen for exhibits. We display thousands of artifacts, documents, and photos upstairs and down.
Upstairs you'll see, besides the Little Hoquiam Railroad in our logging room, historic exhibits in our sports room, children's..
World Kite Museum
Long Beach
World Kite MuseumThe World Kite Museum & Hall of Fame is the only American Museum dedicated exclusively to the history of kites, kitemakers and famous kite fliers.
Westpoint Maritime Museum
Westport
Westpoint Maritime MuseumOur historic museum building was built in 1939 to serve as the Coast Guard's Lifeboat Station, Grays Harbor. The Colonial Revival structure served in that role until 1972 when a new station was built several blocks to the South. The Maritime Museum opened in the Old Coast..
Northwest Carriage Museum
Raymond
Northwest Carriage MuseumExplore the world of the 19th century traveler at the Northwest Carriage Museum. The museum is home to 23 beautifully restored horse drawn vehicles.
Many of the carriages in the museum were the Cadillacs of their day, with ivory door locks, brocade trim, and leather..
North West African American Museum
Seattle
North West African American MuseumThe African American presence in the Northwest is framed by the development of territories that include Washington, Oregon, Idaho and parts of Canada. Through exhibits, installations and programs, the Museum will create a vision of the world the earliest Blacks encountered..
Washington State History Museum
Tacoma
Washington State History MuseumThe Washington State History Museum is where fascination and FUN come together! People of all ages can explore and be entertained in an environment where characters from Washington's past speak about their lives. Through interactive exhibits, theatrical storytelling,..
Veterans Memorial Museum
Chehalis
Veterans Memorial MuseumVeterans Memorial Museum is dedicated to the men and women who have honorably served our nation in the Armed Forces, during peacetime and war, so we might enjoy the freedoms we have today.
Museum Of Art
Pullman
Museum Of ArtThe Museum of Art at Washington State University offers a wide variety of changing exhibitions of regional, national and international art and artists, as well as educational programs featuring lectures, a brown-bag lecture series,
and docent tours of the exhibitions.
The Railroad-Depot History Museum
Ritzville
The Railroad-Depot History MuseumLocated alongside the Burlington Northern tracks, the Depot is a clear reminder of the importance of the railroad in the economy and social life of old Ritzville. For generations in the life of Ritzville--as of the nation--rail travel was the primary mode of transport. For..
Three Rivers Childrens Museum
Pasco
Three Rivers Childrens MuseumThe Three Rivers Children's Museum and Heritage Arts Center serves as an educational resource, complementing and extending the learning of home, school, and community in the arts, sciences and humanities.
KidsQuest Children's Museum
Bellevue
KidsQuest Children's MuseumCome explore, play and learn together at KidsQuest Children's Museum! Enjoy hours of delight and discovery at this innovative hands-on museum for children and families designed to engage kids from infancy to age ten.
Hands On Childrens Museum
Olympia
Hands On Childrens MuseumWhere fun and learning go hand in hand! Featuring 60+ fun, interactive exhibits for kids ages birth to 10 and their parents or caregivers.
Olympic Flight Museum
Tumwater
Olympic Flight MuseumThe Olympic Flight Museum is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and flying of vintage aircraft. The museum was founded with the goal of bringing people together to relive, recollect and learn about aviation history. Our mission is to deliver the sights,..
Fun Forest
Seattle
Fun ForestEntertainment Pavilion contains: 25 foot Climbing Wall, Laser Tag, Bumper Cars, Prize games, Video games, Mini-Golf, 4 Kiddy Rides and Fun Foods. New this year is a 25 ' Inflatable Super Slide.
*Please note that a person must be at least 60 pounds to go on the Climbing..
Riverfront Park
Spokane
Riverfront ParkLocated in the heart of Downtown Spokane on the site of Expo 74 (the World's Fair), this urban 100 acre park offers...
* Natural beauty of lush green meadows and a cascading river.
* Scenic skyride over the Spokane Falls.
* Thrilling experiences with the GIANT SCREEN..
Funhouse Discovery Center
Eastsound
Funhouse Discovery CenterThe Funhouse is a non-profit community center that fosters fun and learning with dozens of hands-on kid-friendly science exhibits, complete audio and video production studios and more. Good idea if you are looking for fun family places to go with kids in Washington.
Wonderland Family Fun Centre
Spokane
Wonderland Family Fun CentreCome Experience the Difference at Wonderland Family FUN Center!
You can play the newest arcade games, battle friends in thrilling laser tag, or play goofy indoor miniature golf. Open 7 Days a Week Rain or Shine. Wonderlands newly expanded food menu now includes Micro..
Gameworks Seattle
Seattle
Gameworks SeattleTwo Levels of arcade fun wait for you at this entertainment complex!
Lil Kickers Fun Zone
Seattle
Lil Kickers Fun ZoneLil' Kickers Logo Lil' Kickers is a nationally renowned, non-competitive child development soccer program for boys and girls ages 18 months to nine years. This program introduces children to the concept of soccer, while also developing movement and interaction skills. In..
Miniature World Family Fun Center
Blaine
Miniature World Family Fun CenterOur three main attractions are the 18 hole Miniature Golf Course, the Go-Kart Track, and the Miniature Train ride through the Forest of Imagination.
Gymagine Kids Gymnastics
Mukilteo
Gymagine Kids GymnasticsWhen you combine creative and skilled gymnastics teachers with imaginative and enthusiastic children, you get GYMagine! Increase fitness, develop strength & balance, promote coordination & flexibility all WHILE HAVING LOTS OF FUN!
The Little Gym
Seattle
The Little GymYou can see it in their eyes the first time they run into your arms after class. The new found look of glorious, sparkling confidence. Confidence that will build a foundation to succeed in whatever they may try today, and for the rest of their lives. For over 30 years, The..
Pump It Up
Kirkland
Pump It UpOur specially-designed inflatable equipment, clean facility, and commitment to excellent service make us a great choice.
Future of Flight Aviation Center and Boeing Tour
Seattle
Future of Flight Aviation Center and Boeing TourAs part of the tour, visitors will tour the largest building in the world by volume (472,000,000 cubic feet). On the Boeing flight line, visitors will see airplanes in various stages of flight test and manufacture for airline customers around the world. Visitors come from..
USS Turner Joy Museum Ship
Bremerton
USS Turner Joy Museum ShipThe USS Turner Joy (DD-951), famed Navy destroyer from the Vietnam War, is now maintained and administered by the Bremerton Historic Ships Association. The museum ship and memorial honors not only the men and women of our modern US Navy, but also recognizes the..
Northern Pacific Railway Museum
Toppenish
Northern Pacific Railway MuseumThe Toppenish railroad depot was built by the Northern Pacific Railway in 1911. For 50 years it served as the transportation center of the community. In 1993 the depot and adjacent freight house were purchased from the Burlington Northern Railroad. In 2000 the museum..
Northwest Trek Wildlife Park
Eatonsville
Northwest Trek Wildlife ParkNorthwest Trek Wildlife Park is a treasure for wildlife enthusiasts. The signature tram tour through the 435-acre free-roaming area offers the opportunity to spot different species of animals as they wander through forests, wetlands and meadows. In the core walking-tour..
Whale Watching In Westport
Westport
Whale Watching In Westport The majestic California Gray Whale can be seen off the Washington coast every year in March, April and May. Thousands of people watch them on their northern migration which begins in Baja California and ends in their artic feeding grounds in the Chukchi and Bering Seas.
Cascade Loop Scenic Tour
Wenatchee
Cascade Loop Scenic TourOne of Americas grandest and Spectacular drives!" National Geographic Traveler. This 400 mile self-guided driving tour circles through the heart of Washington from the waters of Puget Sound across the Cascade Mountains and into the high desert climate of the Columbia River..
Wolf Haven
Tenino
Wolf HavenWolf Haven International is a popular tourist attraction and nonprofit organization in western Washington. Wolf Haven has worked for wolf conservation since 1982. Visiting groups can enjoy guided tours or special, age-appropriate, educational programs. They also have a..
Priest Point Park
Olympia
Priest Point ParkPriest Point Park has a deep and rich history. Missionaries of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate came to this area in 1848 to minister nearby Indian tribes. The site was claimed as St. Joseph's of New Market and was led by Father Pascal Ricard. Father Ricard and three other..
Nisqually National Wildlfie Refuge
Olympia
Nisqually National Wildlfie Refuge The Visitor Center includes The Nature Shop, an information desk, a view of the freshwater marsh, and interpretive exhibits. It is open Wednesday through Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m, but closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.
Grayland Beach State Park
Grayland
Grayland Beach State ParkThis is the kind of place for which kites are made. Grayland Beach runs along the Cranberry Coast and draws folks to its great beachcombing, clamming and horseback rides along the water. The state park offers campsites and an interpretive trail leading to the beach.
Argosy Cruises and Tillicum Village
Seattle
Argosy Cruises and Tillicum VillageArgosy Cruises, a family-owned and locally-operated Seattle company, is a Washington State premier cruise company, offering guests public and private cruises, Royal Argosy brunch, lunch and dinner cruises and the Tillicum Village Salmon Bake experience.
Ride The Ducks Of Seattle
Seattle
Ride The Ducks Of SeattleTour Seattle by land and water on a 90-minute adventure tour on a World War II amphibious landing craft! Great fun for the entire family! It's a party on wheels that floats! Open year-round! Good idea if you are looking for fun family places to go with kids in Washington.
The Space Needle
Seattle
The Space NeedleBuilt in 1962, the Space Needle served as the symbol of that year's World's Fair. It has since become the symbol of Seattle, and one of the most recognizable structures in the world. The privately owned Space Needle is managed by the Space Needle Corporation.
We're..
Ye Olde Curiosity Shop
Seattle
Ye Olde Curiosity ShopWhile we are most famous for our sideshow-like museum, we also offer a wide array of Northwest native art, imported arts and crafts from around the world, as well as Seattle and Washington state souvenirs and memorabilia. Mummies, shrunken heads, rare and exotic artifacts -..
Banjo Creek Farm
Manson
Banjo Creek FarmThe farm has a variety of attractions to please young and old alike. Our hours are Monday through Saturday 10 am to 6pm and Sundays 10am to 4 pm. Kids and adults can enjoy gold panning, petting zoo with lots of fun critters such as Chaos the pig, miniature cows &..
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