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Post by Skellinton on Jul 28, 2014 22:39:33 GMT
Hello,
I am a PNW native and have spent a lot of time in Seattle with other adults, but on Thursday I will be there with my aunt and 3 kids, 2 age 5, one age 6. My aunt is disabled and uses a walker, and I am trying to find something we can do together. We already have a zoo trip planned for
Friday (my aunt will get a motorized scooter there), and will be doing Pikes and the waterfront tomorrow. What is something we can do as a group that will not be too hectic, but not require transporting the kids as I have no way to transport 3 kids and a walker! I was thinking of the science center, I have only been there for specific exhibits before, never with kids. Is it like OMSI on Portland? And I know we could take the monorail, I am assuming it must be ADA accessible?
thanks for any suggestions!
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Post by blueeyedpups on Jul 28, 2014 22:46:54 GMT
Ride the Ducks! The kids would enjoy that and your Aunt would not have to walk.
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Post by PNWMom on Jul 29, 2014 1:37:37 GMT
Pacific Science center is cool, and is located at the Seattle Center, which has lots of other options, too. They have IMAX shows there, too (we went to an ocean conservation ~30 minute show that my 7 and 10yo nieces loved); Eat at the Seattle Center's Center House/Armory, maybe hit up the Childrens' museum (located in the Armory building--have not actually gone myself but have heard it is good), play in the international fountain if it is hot and sunny. You can see some of the Chihuly glass museum's glass garden from the outside;
Let's see...check out the Seattle Aquarium on the waterfront; you can do an Argosy cruise (lots of 30-90 minute options, including one that goes through the Ballard locks), or just see the locks on their own (not sure how busy the fish ladder is this time of the year, but I am sure that is google-able)
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Post by Skellinton on Jul 29, 2014 2:10:03 GMT
Thanks, those are some great suggestions!!!
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Post by rst on Jul 29, 2014 2:31:39 GMT
The Science Center is accessible, and it's close to the Children's museum, which may be a bit young for the kids, or not - depends on them. There is also the fountain, which my kids always loved. The monorail is accessible too.
Somewhere I have an "accessible Seattle" link that gives tips for getting around the Market and Seattle Center and Waterfront -- some "hidden" elevators and shortcuts. Let me see if I can find it.
re. the Argossy cruise idea-- it's doable, but the long steep ramp up and down from the pier is hard with a wheelchair/walker. Not impossible, and with my son's wheelchair, a staff person was available to help-- not sure how it would be with a walker.
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Post by Skellinton on Jul 29, 2014 2:58:47 GMT
We typically go to the childen's museum in Everett, is the one in Seattle better?
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Post by epeanymous on Jul 29, 2014 3:14:53 GMT
The children's museum under the center house is just OK -- it is better for smaller kids (1-5) and has less for older kids. I'd do the science museum.
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Post by honeyb on Jul 29, 2014 3:25:04 GMT
I don't have any great suggestions off the top of my head, but I have found this website invaluable when looking for fun things to do. Hope it helps: redtri.com/seattle-kids/ |
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Post by honeyb on Jul 29, 2014 3:28:52 GMT
I do want to second eating lunch at the Seattle Center Armory. So many great places to eat (I love pie! Savory and sweet pies- and a lunch special where you can get one of each- yum! www.seattlecenter.com/food/ |
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