{"id":18820,"date":"2017-05-23T10:00:31","date_gmt":"2017-05-23T10:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/?p=18820"},"modified":"2017-10-12T15:45:16","modified_gmt":"2017-10-12T15:45:16","slug":"keeping-kids-entertained-rainy-seattle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelocity.com\/inspire\/keeping-kids-entertained-rainy-seattle\/","title":{"rendered":"Keeping Kids Entertained in Rainy Seattle"},"content":{"rendered":"

You can\u2019t plan your vacation around the rainy days of the Pacific Northwest. We\u2019ve partnered with Keryn Means of Walking On Travels<\/a> to show us how to enjoy Seattle, WA<\/a> with kids … both indoors and out. <\/em><\/p>\n

When you visit the Emerald City, there’s always a good chance of rain for at least part of your trip. Thousands of citizens in the Pacific Northwest wander the city streets every day. You can do it, too. The rain is what makes the city green and gorgeous. Embrace it. Pack your rain boots and an umbrella. It\u2019s time to get inspired to laugh in Mother Nature\u2019s face by exploring some of our favorite things to do in Seattle<\/a> when it rains.<\/p>\n

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Photo credit Keryn Means\/ WalkingOnTravels.com<\/p><\/div>\n

Go Outside<\/strong><\/h2>\n

No one has ever melted from a little water. Well, except the Wicked Witch of the West. Supposedly. You and your kids will survive hikes in Seattle parks, stomping through puddles downtown, posing at the top of the Space Needle, and standing outside of the \u201coriginal\u201d Starbucks to get your photos. Luckily, Seattle sees very little thunder and lighting storms, so you don\u2019t have to take cover very often. When you do, head to the Volunteer Park Conservatory. This public greenhouse is the perfect spot to warm up and dry off any time of the year.<\/p>\n

Get Caffeinated<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Several years ago, coffee shops across the city got wise to the fact that parents need coffee just as much (if not more) than young hipsters. Several coffee shops opened with extensive play areas with just that in mind. Even the coffee shops without the mega-indoor playgrounds are happy to have children in their shop. Some even have coloring tables or game corners for kids to hang out. After all, many of those coffee drinking hipsters have kids eventually, too.<\/p>\n

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Photo credit Keryn Means\/ WalkingOnTravels.com<\/p><\/div>\n

Explore the Museum Scene<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Seattle is a small city, but it packs a powerful punch when it comes to the arts and sciences. If you are in town on the first Thursday of the month and it\u2019s pouring, you are in luck. That\u2019s when most of the museums and galleries across the city offer free or discounted entrance. Two top museums you don\u2019t want to miss are Chihuly Garden and Glass<\/a> and Pacific Science Center<\/a>, both indoors at Seattle Center<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Say Hi to the Local Critters<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Woodland Park Zoo<\/a> and the Seattle Aquarium<\/a> are the two hot spots to introduce your kids to the local (and a few not so local) northwest critters. Each has indoor spaces for kids to play and explore. The Woodland Park Zoo\u2019s Zoomazium is a very popular spot on rainy days for locals. Kids can climb, learn from zoo staff about the animals in their care and do different craft activities to take home. <\/strong><\/p>\n

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Make Your Calories Count<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Seattle<\/a> has one amazing brunch and happy hour scene, and both are incredibly kid friendly. When the drizzle hits the city, do a little research or ask your hotel concierge and bellhop where he or she likes to enjoy breakfast or an after-work snack. They always know the local hot spots and opening hours. Happy Hours may seem like more of a 20-something adult activity, but not in this city. Many restaurants have fantastic appetizer specials that make it easy to load up the kids on an early dinner. Almost every restaurant in the city welcomes children (and dogs), so don\u2019t be afraid to pop in.<\/p>\n

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You can\u2019t plan your vacation around the rainy days of the Pacific Northwest. We\u2019ve partnered with Keryn Means of Walking On Travels to show us how to enjoy Seattle, WA with kids … both indoors and out. When you visit the Emerald City, there’s always a good chance of rain for at least part of your trip. 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