Pike's Market and Downtown Seattle With Kids, Seattle, Washington

Seattle's downtown area is so kid friendly that we make a trip almost weekly (and sometimes more) during the summer. You'll find lots to do for all ages, especially on summer weekends when Pike's market is bustling with street performers and more.

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Ettas Seafood

Address 2020 Western Ave., Seattle WA Map, Tel (206) 443-6000, Lunch Mon-Fri 11:30am-4pm, Dinner Mon-Th 4pm-9:30pm; Fri-Sat 4pm-10pm; Sun 4pm-9pm, Brunch Weekends 9am-3pm Website

Ettas is a seattle institution owned and operated by Tom Douglas, one of our best known chefs. Featuring excellent brunches and lots of seafood, this restaurant has a nice but family friendly atmosphere. 1/2 block north of Pike's Market. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Beechers Handmade Cheese

Address 1600 Pike Place, Seattle WA Map, Tel (206) 322-1644, Hours 9am-6pm daily Website

Located right on Pike's market, this is a great place to dine with kids. Kids will enjoy watching how cheese is made and the opportunity to sample the fresh cheeses. Best of all, is their excellent Macaroni and Cheese, made with fresh cheese. Casual. No reservations

Pike Place Market

Address 1501 Pike Pl # 510, Seattle, WA Map, Hours Vary, most vendors open by 8am Website

Pike Place is a destination on any tourist map. Luckily, kids love it too. When it's sunny, I bring my toddler almost every week. It's fun to choose fruit from the colorful displays, there are a few bakeries and restaurants to pick up a snack or lunch and ...

World Spice

Address 1509 Western Ave, Seattle WA Map, Tel (206) 682-7274, Hours Mon-Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 12n-5pm, Cost Free

After visiting Pike's Market, swing into World Spice. If you enjoy cooking, you will love the wide variety of high quality spices and tea. Because you buy in bulk, prices are often cheaper than the grocery store. Let your kids explore, smelling each spice, and try buying a few ...

Central Library

Address 1000 4th Ave, Seattle, WA Map, Tel 206-386-4636, Hours M-Th 10am-8pm, Fri & Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 12n-6pm, Cost Free Website

If you're interested in modern architecture or green design (and even if you are not) the Seattle Central Library is one of the coolest new buildings on the west coast. It is not only visually stunning, but the designers gave a great deal of thought to how a library ...

Bus Free Ride Area

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It's no secret that toddlers love to ride the bus. It's also no secret that pushing that stroller around can get tiring. From 6a.m. to 7p.m. daily in downtown seattle (including Pioneer square) the bus is free. Many routes have kneeling busses, making it easy to ...

Seattle Art Museum

Address 1300 First Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101-2003 Map, Tel 206.654.3100, Hours Tu-Su: 10am–5pm; Th & Fri 10am–9pm; closed Mon, Cost Some areas free. Children 12 & under free. Adults $13

The newly reopened Seattle Art Museum has some free areas that are great for kids! The "art ladder" (the grand staircase to the right of the main entrance) has a craft area for kid and art installations specifically designed to be visually engaging and interesting for all ages.