Seattle’s iconic Space Needle turned out to be one of our favorite activities, even on a rainy and cloudy day. Tickets were included with our pre-purchased Seattle Pass. Walking into the lobby immediately felt like we were entering an episode of the Jestsons. This made sense, because the Space Needle was built during the 1962… Continue reading Space Needle- Seattle Spring Break 2023
Seattle Center, WA 2023 Public transportation is always intimidating in a new city, and it’s nearly always easier (and far more expensive) to get a ride share with a few taps on my phone. But there’s a special satisfaction that comes with successfully navigating a city by bus or train, and Seattle made it relatively… Continue reading Exploring Seattle by Light Rail & Monorail- Spring Break 2023
I have seen Dale Chihuly’s works at many exhibitions throughout the country, including the Franklin Park Conservatory, where many of his works are part of the private collection. But none compared to the Chihuly Garden and Glass. The artist graduated from the University of Washington and the collection in Seattle Center is considered a long-term… Continue reading Chihuly Garden and Glass- Seattle Spring Break 2023
We started Spring Break 2023 with a girl's weekend trip to Seattle. Over three days in downtown Seattle we found ourselves lured to Pike Place Market four times. Stacked over five floors, it was easy to lose time. On our first morning, we arrived while the fish were still frozen and before any of the… Continue reading Pike Place Market- Seattle Spring Break 2023
In just one afternoon we were able to take a deep dive (figuratively) into learning about Puget Sound and the land around it. We started at the Seattle Aquarium, then walked to the nearby Pier 55 for a Harbor tour with Argosy Cruises. We enjoyed being on the water so much that we followed the… Continue reading Puget Sound by Boat- Seattle Spring Break 2023
Primarily Pacific Puget Sound Sea Life The Seattle Aquarium is located on the waterfront downhill from the Pikes Place Market. In just over an hour we were able to experience all of the museum exhibits, but families with younger children would likely spend more time enjoying the shows and play spaces. I could have also… Continue reading The Seattle Aquarium- Spring Break 2023
Museum of Pop Culture, Seattle, WA 2023 Staying in downtown Seattle was the perfect jumping off point for most of the major family-oriented attractions. Reliable and affordable public transportation made car travel unnecessary also. We used the monorail system for less than $5/each round trip to get to Seattle Park. The Chihuly Garden and Museum,… Continue reading The Museum of Pop Culture- Seattle Spring Break 2023
Pacific Science Center, Seattle, WA 2023 Staying in downtown Seattle was the perfect jumping off point for most of the major family-oriented sites. Reliable and affordable public transportation made car travel unnecessary also. We used the monorail system for less than $5/each round trip to get to Seattle Park. The Chihuly Garden and Museum, the… Continue reading The Pacific Science Center- Seattle Spring Break 2023
The two resorts are connected physically but distinct in theming. The Yacht Club is more “sailor sporty” and it sometimes hosts conventions. This can make it feel a little less kid-oriented than some other resorts, but on our trip we liked the break from the chaos when we returned in the evenings. Both resorts have… Continue reading Yacht & Beach Club Resorts at Walt Disney World in Florida (Featuring the Famous “Kitchen Sink”)
