Kid friendly reviews
in Washington
By: Jessica Nugent and LiLing Pang
By: Tracyn Thayer and Esther Lee
By: Amy Whitley
268 families have been here!
Washington
Snapshot
1. Greater Seattle Region (Puget Sound)
Seattle, Tacoma, Federal Way, ..
Seattle Central is filled to the brim with kid-friendly activities. Favorites include the Space Needle, Pacific Science Center, Children’s Museum, Experience Music Project, the Pacific Science...
Spokane, Pullman, Colbert, ..
Spokane is the largest city in eastern Washington State. Mostly a haven for outdoor activity, history buffs will enjoy various historical battlefields and exploring the home of the Palouse Indians.
3. Olympic National Park Peninsula
Port Angeles, Sequim, Forks, ..
Olympic Peninsula is home to the beautiful Olympic National Park and has lots of activities for families in its rain forest, mountains, and beaches.
4. Mount Rainier and Snoqualmie
Longmire, Snoqualmie Pass, Eatonville, ..
Mount Ranier, a dormant volcano encased in ice is a national park that's fun for the whole family. Hikes, animal life, glaciers to check out and meadows to explore with Mt. Ranier in the back....
Roche Harbor, Friday Harbor, Olga, ..
Do your kids love Sea World? The San Juan Islands will give them a glimpse of Shamu up close and personal. Here you'll find a scattering of forested islands. Great for outdoor adventure.
About Washington
Washington state has a diverse range of eco-systems for the adventurous family to explore. You'll find a rugged coastline, mountains, volcanoes, and hundreds of coastal islands to explore. You'll also find great city life with museums, festivals, and restaurants! Washington is bordered by the Pacific Ocean on the west, and has hundreds of miles of coastline to hike, dig in the sand and watch wildlife. Slightly further inland is the amazing Olympic National Forest with spectacular mountains, forests, camping, hiking and plenty for families to explore. Across Puget Sound from the Olympic Peninsula is Seattle, a busy city where there's always something going on that families will... + full overview
Quick Facts
Major Airports
Seattle/Tacoma (SeaTac), Spokane, Bellingham, Pasco (Tri-Cities)
Peak Travel Time
Summer for Western Washington, Winter for the mountains, Year-round for Eastern Washington
Time Zone
Pacific
Capital
Olympia
Major Cities
Seattle, Tacoma, Olympia, Bellingham, Spokane, Vancouver, Bellevue, Everett, Kent, Yakima
