Seattle Family Travel Guide
- Seattle Overview
- Seattle Hotels
- Seattle Travel Advice
- Seattle Adventure Trips
- Seattle Airports
- Seattle Flights
- Pictures of Seattle
- Seattle Vacation Rentals
Family Destinations Near Seattle
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Olympic National Park,
WA
(71 mi.) -
San Juan Islands,
WA
(72 mi.) -
Gulf Islands,
BC
(99 mi.) -
Vancouver,
BC
(120 mi.) -
Portland,
OR
(145 mi.)
Pacific Coast Family States/Provinces
Pike Place Market, Seattle, Washington (Tim Thompson/courtesy, Seattle CVB)
Seattle Family Travel Tips
- Go on an underground city tour.
- Discover American music's roots at the Experience Music Project.
- Ride to the top of the Space Needle.
- Browse Pike Place Market (and dodge flying fish!)
- Cheer on the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field.
Family Overview: Seattle, Washington
Ideally located in the green enclave of the Pacific Northwest, Seattle is surrounded by mountains, evergreen forests, Lake Washington, and the Puget Sound. An outdoorsman's gateway, in other words. In recent years, however, Seattle has become one of the more popular metropolitan areas in the U.S., so load up on caffeineStarbucks is headquartered hereand get ready to enjoy a city buzzing with family delights.
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Airports
Major Airports near Seattle
| Distance (mi.) | ||
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| Seattle/Tacoma International Airport | 10.9 map | |
| Vancouver International Airport | 115.9 map | |
| Portland International Airport | 140.5 map |
Other Smaller Airports near Seattle
| Distance (mi.) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Seattle Boeing Fld International Airport | 5.5 map | |
| Mount Vernon Skagit Regional Airport | 56.1 map | |
| Port Angeles Fairchild International Airport | 65.3 map |
Flight Deals to Seattle
| Originating | From |
|---|---|
| San Francisco (SFO) to Seattle (SEA) | $165 |
| Bellingham (BLI) to Seattle (SEA) | $166 |
| Oakland (OAK) to Seattle (SEA) | $166 |
| Portland, OR (PDX) to Seattle (SEA) | $168 |
| Albuquerque (ABQ) to Seattle (SEA) | $174 |
Seattle Family Advice
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Agritourism Explained and Explored
Seattle, Washington. Away Travel -
Top Ten North American Train Journeys
For a front-row ticket to North America’s natural beauty, hop a train bounding over majestic mountain peaks, deep lakes, and wide-open prairies. In this case, the best view is from the most outdated seat, and the journey far surpasses the destination. Away Top Ten -
Get Your Cold One Here: Top Ten U.S. Football Stadiums
This football season, get off your couch, turn off the NFL Sunday Ticket, and venture out to these ten football stadiums, the cream of the crop. If scoring tickets to a game proves too elusive, bring some brews and don your best paraphernalia to tailgate outside with all the die-hard fans. Away Top Ten -
Top Ten Rail-Trails for Fall Foliage
We team up with Rails-to-Trails Conservancy to pinpoint ten perfect rail-trails for experiencing fall's changing colors. Away Top Ten -
Take Me Out to the Ballpark: Top Ten Baseball Stadiums
Be a part of America's favorite summer pastime and catch a game at one of the country's ten best baseball stadiums, or just check out the sights in these great American cities. Away Top Ten -
Seattle
Urban kayaking alongside the Emerald City. Away Travel -
May Culture Travel Guide
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January Cultural Guide
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The Great Northern
Run the northern U.S. border between Seattle, Washington, and Acadia NP, Maine. Gorp Travel -
Backyard Playgrounds
Seattle. Gorp Top Ten -
Seattle: Top Attractions
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Under the Bridge Downtown
Seattle has seen the future of urban mountain biking, and it is good. Away Trip Idea -
Top Ten Off-the-Rails Adventure
Camping on the San Juan Islands, Washington. Gorp Top Ten -
Hiking Tiger and Granite Mountains
Seattle's Quick Cascade Getaways. Gorp Travel -
Fishing As It Really Is
Why I Keep Coming Back to the Gissberg Ponds. Gorp Travel -
Top Ten Wild Whitewater Rafting Trips
Skyomish, Washington. Gorp Top Ten -
Top Ten Parks for High-Summer Wildflowers
The West: Blooms on Tahoma (Mount Rainier National Park, Washington). Gorp Top Ten -
Waterfront Access in the Pacific Northwest
A Place on the Banks. Gorp Travel -
Monkeying Around the Ape Caves
Down the Tubes in the Shadow of Mount St. Helens. Gorp Travel -
Weekend Backpacker: Seattle
Emerald City Overnighters. Gorp Travel -
Under the Stars near Seattle
Weekend Base Camps away from It All. Gorp Travel -
Regional Guide
Basecamps - Southern Cascades. Gorp Travel -
San Juan County
Dogs and The San Juan Islands. Gorp Travel -
Stevens Pass, Washington
The Best Snowboarding in North America. Away Trip Idea -
Under the Stars near Portland
Southern Washington Cascades: Lower Falls. Gorp Travel -
Olympic Peninsula: Singletrack of the Gods
Introduction. Gorp Travel -
Top Ten Train Rides
California Coast, United States. Gorp Top Ten -
Weekend Wheeling: Tempus Puget
Pedaling 'Round the Sound. Gorp Travel -
Splashed by Whales
Part Three: Show Off. Gorp Travel -
A Pedaler's Paradise
Puget Sound's San Juan Islands are Great for Autumn Biking. Gorp Travel -
Paddling the Northwest Passage
Seattle offers waterways for experienced kayakers and novices alike. Gorp Travel -
Water Trails
Paddling Paths of America. Gorp Travel -
Family Weekender: Seattle
Out and About in Wild Washington. Gorp Travel -
Birding Seattle's Skagit
Introduction. Gorp Travel -
Forbidden Peak
Hidden in the Trees. Gorp Travel -
Igloo Mania
The Joys of Igloo Making and Camping. Gorp Practical Advice -
Walk Softly and Carry a Big Pick
Down a Slippery Slope. Gorp Practical Advice -
Olympic Peninsula Loop - Washington Scenic Drives
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The Tops in Touring: Road Cycling's Best Spots
Northwest Cycling Odyssey: Touring the San Juan Islands. Away Trip Idea -
Nordic Lights: The Best in Cross-Country Skiing
Washington: Hut-to-Hut: Backcountry Skiing the Methow Valley. Gorp Travel
Package Trips:
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Seattle Vacation Rentals
Vacation Home with Full Kitchen
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 14
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 14
Amenities: Child Friendly, Deck, Disability Access, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Full kitchen, Patio
Vacation Home near Movie Theaters with Hot Tub and Wi-Fi
Bedrooms: 2
Sleeps: 6
Sleeps: 6
Amenities: BBQ, Cable/Satellite TV, Deck, Hot Tub, Internet Access, Laundry, Refrigerator, TV, Wireless Internet Access
Vacation Home with Balcony and Wi-Fi
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1
Sleeps: 4
Bathrooms: 1
Sleeps: 4
Amenities: Balcony, Wireless Internet Access
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