The Lobster Kids' Guide to Exploring Seattle

by Arenas, Shelley

• ISBN13: 9781894222273
• ISBN10: 189422227X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-10-01
• Publisher: Orca Book Pub

Summary

"Suggestions for fun-filled family activities in Seattle, Washington."

Table of Contents

Authors' Introduction	8	(1)
A Word from the Publisher	9	(2)
The Lobster Rating System	11	(1)
Table of Icons	12	(1)
Local Attractions	13	(24)
Introduction	14	(1)
Alki Beach and Community	15	(2)
Experience Music Project	17	(2)
Fremont	19	(2)
Hiram M. Chittenden Locks	21	(2)
Museum of Flight	23	(2)
Pacific Science Center	25	(2)
Pike Place Market	27	(2)
Safeco Field	29	(2)
Seattle Center	31	(2)
The Waterfront	33	(4)
Museums	37	(22)
Introduction	38	(1)
Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture	39	(2)
Children's Museum	41	(2)
Museum of History & Industry	43	(2)
Nordic Heritage Museum	45	(2)
Rosalie Whyel Museum of Doll Art, Bellevue	47	(2)
Seattle Art Museum	49	(2)
Seattle Asian Art Museum	51	(2)
Seattle Metropolitan Police Museum	53	(1)
Wing Luke Asian Museum	54	(2)
Other Museums:	56	(3)
African American Museum	56	(1)
Coast Guard Museum Northwest	56	(1)
Fort Lewis Military Museum	57	(1)
Frye Art Museum	57	(1)
Henry Art Gallery	57	(1)
McChord Air Force Base Museum, Tacoma	57	(1)
Suquamish Museum, Suquamish	58	(1)
Tacoma Art Museum, Tacoma	58	(1)
Vintage Telephone Equipment Museum	58	(1)
In Your Neighborhood	59	(16)
Introduction	60	(1)
Bowling Alleys	61	(2)
Children's Libraries	63	(1)
Community Centers	64	(1)
Costume Shops	65	(1)
Crafty Places	66	(2)
Farmer's Markets	68	(1)
Ice and Roller Rinks	69	(2)
Paint Your Own Pottery	71	(1)
Swimming Pools	72	(3)
Places to Play	75	(22)
Introduction	76	(1)
Enchanted Parks, Federal Way	77	(2)
Fun Forest Amusement Park	79	(2)
Game Works	81	(1)
Interbay Family Golf Center	82	(2)
International Fountain	84	(1)
Lake and Sound Beaches	85	(4)
Point Defiance Park, Tacoma	89	(2)
Rock Climbing	91	(2)
The Summit at Snoqualmie	93	(2)
Other Places to Play:	95	(2)
Playspace	95	(2)
Places to Learn	97	(22)
Introduction	98	(1)
Bellevue Art Museum, Bellevue	99	(1)
Boeing Everett Factory Tour, Everett	100	(2)
Bremerton Naval Museum, Bremerton	102	(2)
Camp Long	104	(2)
Center for Wooden Boats	106	(2)
Odyssey, The Maritime Discovery Center	108	(2)
Poulsbo Marine Science Center, Poulsbo	110	(2)
Snoqualmie Falls/Salish Lodge, Snoqualmie	112	(1)
Tillicum Village & Tour	113	(2)
Washington State History Museum, Tacoma	115	(4)
Music, Theater, Dance and Cinema	119	(22)
Introduction	120	(1)
Illusionz Magical Entertainment Center, Issaquah	121	(2)
IMAX™ and Laser Dome	123	(2)
Northwest Puppet Center & Museum	125	(2)
Pacific Northwest Ballet	127	(2)
Seattle Children's Theatre	129	(2)
Seattle Symphony	131	(2)
Studio East, Kirkland	133	(2)
Thistle Theatre	135	(1)
Youth Theatre Northwest	136	(2)
Other Family Theater Options	138	(3)
Animals, Farms and Zoos	141	(22)
Introduction	142	(1)
Cougar Mountain Zoological Park, Issaquah	143	(2)
Farrel-McWhirter Park, Redmond	145	(1)
Forest Park, Everett	146	(2)
Kelsey Creek Community Park & Farm, Bellevue	148	(2)
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, Tacoma	150	(2)
Remlinger Farms, Carnation	152	(2)
Seattle Aquarium	154	(2)
U-Pick Farms	156	(2)
Woodland Park Zoo	158	(2)
Other Places to Visit:	160	(3)
Country Village, Bothell	160	(1)
Issaquah Salmon Hatchery, Issaquah	161	(1)
Juanita Bay Park, Kirkland	161	(1)
Mercer Slough Nature Park, Bellevue	161	(2)
Green Spaces	163	(20)
Introduction	164	(1)
Carkeek Park	165	(1)
Discovery Park	166	(2)
Gas Works Park	168	(2)
Green Lake	170	(2)
Sand Point Magnuson Park	172	(2)
Marymoor Park, Redmond	174	(2)
Public Gardens	176	(2)
Seward Park	178	(1)
Other Green Spaces:	179	(4)
Downtown Park	179	(1)
Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park	180	(1)
City and County Parks	180	(3)
Historical Sites	183	(22)
Introduction	184	(1)
5th Avenue Theatre	185	(1)
Historic Issaquah, Issaquah	186	(3)
History House	189	(1)
International District	190	(2)
Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park	192	(2)
Log House Museum	194	(1)
Northwest Railway Museum, Snoqualmie	195	(2)
Pioneer Square and Underground Tour	197	(2)
Smith Tower	199	(2)
University of Washington	201	(2)
Other Historical Sites	203	(2)
Getting There is Half the Fun	205	(24)
Introduction	206	(1)
Amtrak Cascades	207	(1)
Pedal, Paddle, Skate or Walk:	208	(3)
Paddling Lake Union	209	(1)
Paddling Lake Washington	210	(1)
Burke-Gilman/Sammamish River Trail	210	(1)
Public Transit	211	(2)
Ride the Ducks	213	(2)
Sealth Horse Carriages	215	(2)
Seattle Seaplanes	217	(1)
Space Needle	218	(2)
Spirit of Washington Dinner Train, Renton	220	(2)
Snoqualmie Valley Railroad, Snoqualmie	222	(2)
Washington State Ferries	224	(2)
Other Ways To See Seattle:	226	(3)
Gray Line of Seattle	226	(1)
Sightseeing of Seattle	227	(1)
Casual Cab Co	227	(1)
Emerald City Charters	227	(1)
Over the Rainbow Balloon Flights, Woodinville	228	(1)
Argosy Cruises	228	(1)
Favorite Festivals	229	(32)
Introduction	230	(1)
Bite of Seattle	231	(2)
Bumbershoot	233	(1)
Camlann Medieval Faire, Carnation	234	(2)
Downtown in December	236	(2)
Festivals for All Seasons	238	(2)
Northwest Folklife Festival	240	(2)
The Puyallup Fair	242	(2)
Seafair	244	(1)
Seattle International Children's Festival	245	(2)
WOMAD USA, Redmond	247	(2)
Room & Board:	249	(8)
Kid-friendly Restaurants	249	(4)
Family-friendly Hotels	253	(4)
12 Months of Fun! • Directory of Events	257	(4)
Index	261