Washington State Attractions

Seattle Asian Art Museum
1400 E. Prospect St.
Volunteer Park
Seattle, WA 98112
206-654-3100
The Seattle Asian Art Museum (SAAM) the crown jewel of the city is located at the Volunteer Park. Overlooking the reservoir, SAAM is always on the hot-spot-for-weddings list. The Seattle Art Museum rose in 1991 is now ranked in the top 10 collections of Asian art outside Asia that includes the Japanese Bijinga i.e. a beautiful women, Literati which is a self-expression and Yamotoe which are landscapes paintings. A visit here is not completed without a look at the exquisite collection of 50 painted, carved and decorative snuff bottles. The diverse artifacts here and art objects from the Ming and Qing Dynasties provide historical context...........MORE >>

The Children's Museum
305 Harrison St. Center House
Seattle, WA 98109
206-441-1768
Get your kids to the Children's Museum and just turn them loose. It becomes difficult to keep a track, as they are busy trying to learn about Filipino, Japanese and African cultures, learn how do the doctors take care of their patients and also learn to run a grocery store or fast-food restaurant. Make sure to at least spend two hours in the museum. Special areas just for little champs age 3 and under are available out here..............MORE >>

Museum of Flight
9404 E. Marginal Way S.
Seattle, WA 98108
206-764-572
The first thing you see after entering is the Air Force One and the number of airplanes shoved inside will surprise you. The best place for kids here is the mock tower overlooking Boeing Field. There are exhibitions held on the golden age of flying and on interesting displays showing building and working of planes. Don't forget to visit the gift shop on the way and do buy some ice cream that NASA astronauts eat.

American Museum of Radio
1312 Bay St.
Bellingham, WA 98225
360-738-3886
One of the coolest attractions in downtown, the American Museum of Radio is evolved into a world-class, extremely interactive, one-of-a-kind exhibit of more than 1,200 antique artifacts and promises to grow. The museum is in the process of moving to a new location and shares its interests in the historical development of radio communications from the 1600s to today. The updated official website for the museum gives you all the information and explains some of the storefront's future exhibits as well.

Edmonds Historical Museum
118 5th Ave. N.
Edmonds, WA 98020
425-774-0900
The Historical Society of Edmonds took over the former library and city hall to pay tribute to the city and enhance the city's progress. The rotating exhibit gallery on the top floor of the regal brick and stone building depicts old and new Edmonds through its displays. There is an extensive photo archive and a research library at the workrooms and administrative offices both open to the public. "The Changing Faces of Edmonds" is an encapsulated, thematic and chronological display of the city's history.

Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park
117 S. Main St.
Seattle, WA 98104
206-553-7220
Country's smallest national park, the Klondike is located in a small building in the Pioneer Square Area. The rangers have to offer a variety of interesting and educational programs for the people visiting the park. This historical park features gold-panning demonstrations, walking tours of historic Pioneer Square and several different audio-visual presentations about the Gold Rush. The entry is free and it is a great place for kids. Don't miss the Waterfall Garden Park around the corner.............MORE >>

Deception Pass State Park
5175 N. Route 20
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
360-675-2417
Located 2 hours North of Seattle, Deception Pass State Park is one of the state's most popular spots for hikers, fishers, bird-watchers and campers. The park features 30miles of trails, which is used throughout the year, a rustic, 65-person overnight facility at North Beach, and a campground with 256 sites. There are plenty of picnic shelters, toilets and parking spaces available in the park for the day-trippers. In summers there are thousands of visitors coming to see the famed Deception Pass Bridge exhibiting a marvel of delicate architecture and to glimpse the bald eagles that nest in the park.

Bellevue Downtown Park
10201 NE Fourth St.
Bellevue, WA 98004
425-455-6881
There is a spectacular 240-foot wide waterfall emptying into a small reflecting pool at the center of the park. The half-mile park's walkway is perfect for a little bit of mid-day exercise. The park features picnic tables, benches and lots of areas walking and running around. At the south of the park there's a small children's play area with a large castle, swings and plenty of elbowroom.

Remlinger Farms
32610 NE 32nd St.
Carnation, WA 98014
425-333-4135
Boasting some of the best crops in the area, Remlinger Farms is just about 45 minutes from Seattle. Visit Carnation where there is a family-run farm well known for its juicy berry pies and feel as if in heaven. Summers include strawberries and raspberries. For kids there's a steam train, a market, and a restaurant available to move around.

Biringer Farms
3715 134th NE
Marysville, WA 98270
425-259-0255
Biringer Farms in summers is very well known for crops of berries, which are fashioned into "Pies-In- A-Bag" and shortcakes available at the local fairs. There are tours offered during berry season at the Mike and Diana Biringer's farm wherein there are various activities available for kids and an option of picking up your own berries is available as well. Fall season is mobbed for the Biringer's harvest festival, which includes a Pumpkin Patch Adventure.

Forest Park Animal Farm
802 Mukilteo Blvd.
Everett, WA 98201
425-257-8300
Operating between April 28 and September 3 this beautiful and expansive Forest Park is the site of the Animal Farm located just north of Seattle in Everett the park is a perfect getaway for city kids. You can see a wide variety of animals such as rabbits, ducks, pigs, goats, calves, ponies and llamas. Kids are touch, feel, learn and ask questions here. In summers are plenty of ongoing special events planned. The nearby parklands are great to explore making it a nice area to have a leisurely picnic.

G. Gibson Gallery
514 E. Pike St.
Seattle, WA 98122
206-587-4033
It's a great joy to visit this gallery and learn a thing or two about photography as an art. The gallery features vintage prints, artist portfolios and a vast array of photographic art books. Portraits, landscapes or avant-garde fans can enjoy here completely. To its main photographic offerings, the gallery exhibits Larry Caulkins' mixed media paintings and sculpture.

Handforth Gallery
1102 Tacoma Ave. S.
Tacoma Public Library Main Branch Tacoma, WA 98402
253-591-5666
The Handforth Gallery features fine exhibits varying from historical traveling shows to exceptional local art. You'll feel like visiting again and again after going through all the creative works done by the local painters and photographers. At the Northwest Rooms you can fine the state's best historical resource, for a peek at the building's ornate copper-clad dome.

Greg Kucera Gallery
212 Third Ave. S.
Seattle, WA 98104
206-624-0770
This polished 4200 square-foot zone features all the markings of a trendy New York realm -- high-ceilings, wood floors, brick-walled sculpture area and an outdoor deck. The gallery exhibits an amazing array ranging from the conceptual collaged imagery of Jane Hammond to the minimalist color fields of Anne Appleby. You may not enjoy much but wont go away bored.