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Seattle Center

4.2 (271 reviews)
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Ultima M.

This is a multi functional park with lots of attractions Highlights are Space Needle Chihuly glass center Armory MoPop museum Nice open walkways Venue is clean and relatively safe You can literally spend all day here Definitely a MUST DO when in Seattle

Jason V.

There's so much more going on here at the Seattle Center than I ever imagined! Previously known to me only as the location of the Space Needle and the MoPop museum (formerly the Experience Music Project), the center also encompasses the Seattle Children's Museum, Chihuly Glass Garden, Pacific Science Center, Climate Change Arena, Seattle Armory, Seattle Exhibition Hall, multiple theaters and (including McCaw Hall, where ballet and opera performances are held), several parks, a fantastic (and free!) outdoor playground, a truly massive fountain, a meditation garden, a large outdoor sports stadium (perhaps more than one?), at least a dozen restaurants scattered about, and likely a lot more locations and features than our afternoon walkthrough could discover in a single trip. Despite having visited Seattle probably more than 50 times over the course of my life, I couldn't even begin to speculate how many special or annual events are held here. I know the Bite of Seattle and Bumbershoot music festival are two of them, but I am sure that just about every flavor of art, music or culture festival finds its way here throughout the year. Just this last weekend, there was a festival celebrating Mexican independence in the Fisher Pavilion and the stage in the Armory, while a seemingly endless line of tricked-out off-road vehicles bearing Mexican flags and blasting Hispanic music roared down Broad Street towards Pike Place. It was pretty wild! The Seattle Center feels like the artistic, cultural and social heart of this marvelous metropolis, and with good reason. I have never encountered such a dense conglomeration of venues dedicated to the promulgation of community education, entertainment and enrichment anywhere else in the world! When it was designed and built to host the World's Fair in 1962, the plan was for the Seattle Center to exist for "public use forever", and six decades later, there seems to be no sign of slowing its forward momentum.

Emily T.

The Seattle Center is such a great spot to come with friends, family and pups! They have a nice fountain surrounded by grass which families tend to hang around and let the kids play in the water on warm days. I enjoyed bringing my pup here! It's dog friendly outside. There is access to bathrooms which are nicely maintained. The Seattle armory and outside plaza often have events! The Space Needle and Glass Museum are also a short walk away (to enter they cost extra) Love the views and the atmosphere here and would highly recommend visiting!

Les R.

We spent a lot of time in the Seattle Center, Armory, and area. We were there several time during our trip and took the monorail to and from Westlake Center (downtown) to the Seattle Center. It was home to the Seattle PrideFest and was active before and after. Space needle is located here as well as the MoPOP (Museum of Pop Culture). There are nice public restrooms located in the back of the armory if you are looking for any in the area. Recommend visiting the Seattle Center and definitely an active and good place to check out.

Chandra P.

My family and I frequent the Seattle Center on a regular basis throughout the year for community events like attending Paw Patrol in the spring, Scooped in the summer, and most recently the Christmas Market and Winterfest. Although this area is surrounded by iconic attractions tourists flock too, there are also so many family welcoming events held for locals to enjoy. I really appreciate how attentive and courteous the staff are, they are constantly checking in with families when passing, ensuring the grounds are clean, and safe for all visitors. The public restrooms within the enclosed area are extremely well kept, clean, and monitored. There is onsite paid parking, and additional parking lots (*if you're visiting* never leave ANYTHING in your car most of the parking lots in Seattle are not monitored.) I highly recommend following the Seattle Center social media pages to keep with the rotating events held throughout the year!

Apple S.

This large area has a layout of a multifunctional park. It got many cultural and educational buildings, there's the international fountain and then of course also the space needle

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Marcus S.

Seattle Center. Site of the 1962 World Exhibition and home to the Landmarked Space Needle. It's unofficial tagline is Everything is here to experience Seattle. I can see that. So much is crammed into this area and nearby. You have Nice walkable streets, Climate Pledge Arena, McCaw Hall, Pacific Science Center, Museum of Modern Pop (MOPOP), Seattle Center Armory and much more. Seattle Center is said to reside on Indigenous land and the traditional territories Salish people. Acknowledgement of this should reminds us to try and be respectful with all people, in the search for collective healing. It really is a nice civic center for tourists and locals alike to see a multitude of attractions and or events in a relatively small area without having to move about too much. Getting there is fairly easy as it is pretty much in the center of the City. A good way to spend a few hours or more for attractions, check out Seattle Center.

Winter,train and village set up
Cheryl H.

Beyond fabulous! Oh, my what a place to come and spend a day with so much to see and do. The winter train and village set up will fascinate old and young alike for hours. Lots of little restaurants and free Wi-Fi..

At Seattle's Pokémon Go Fest in summer of 2022.
Alden C.

The Seattle Center, home of the Space Needle, the Mopop Museum, Chihuly Garden and Glass and the Pacific Science Center. All that can keep you here for at least a day. The Climate Pledge Arena is also located here for events that has the capability of bringing in an enormous amount of people. Special outside events during the warmer months are held here as well. I went to Pride here a couple of times and last summer was here for the Seattle Pokémon Go Fest which entirely engulfed the Seattle Center as well as downtown with it's activities. The Seattle Center of course brings in plenty of tourists but also brings in residents of the area for those special events mainly. I feel like taking the monorail in to the Seattle Center is still best and leaving your car in a parking garage downtown. Parking around the Seattle Center is possible but you may be asking for unnecessary hassle as it is not only notorious to not find parking around the Seattle Center easily which unfortunately includes the city in general regardless of neighborhood.

Playground and Museum of Pop Culture in background
Elaine N.

We went here on a Wednesday (12:30pm-8:30pm) and Saturday (12:20pm-6pm) at the first week of September and it was probably one of the most crowded areas I saw in Seattle! I loved how lively this place seemed! I felt most places in Seattle were very dead, before I visited this area. This place has popular tourist attractions like Museum of Pop Culture, Chihuly Garden and Glass, Space Needle, Pacific Science Center, and a few more! When I went here on a Wednesday earlier this month for Space Needle, which was why I visited this center (we had the CityPass). I also went here on a Saturday earlier this month for Chihuly Garden and Glass (we had the CityPass) and the center was even more crowded on Saturday! Anyways, I realized this center has events and sometimes music festivals outside near the fountain, which was why it was so crowded on one of the days I went here. I love how this center always felt like there's something going on, so it didn't feel like there's nothing to do. I also saw some people have picnics on the grass here, but if you don't want to bring food to eat outside, there is also a food court called "Seattle Armory" here too. I'd recommend this place! This place would be one of my "must visit" places for people visiting Seattle and for people who live in Seattle, but never been here! I loved how lively it was and it felt like there is always music playing here. I also loved how many people there were since I don't like being at places that are very empty and the International Fountain here had a lot of people too! They also have a lot of benches and areas to sit if you get tired or just want to relax. I'm also a foodie so I enjoyed how they have a food court here in case I got hungry.

Wendy S.

We came here for the Festal free concert. We enjoyed the music of Two Story Zori " a reggae band out of Seattle, Washington consisting of members from Guam, Hawaii, Samoa, Philippines, Vietnam and....Oklahoma!" Very upbeat music for a perfect weather day!

Tarun B.

This is such a nice area located in the main part of Seattle. This location is home to the Space Needle, Climate Pledge Arena, Armory, and many others. This is such a nice and relaxing location. I wanted to escape the hustle and bustle of the downtown area. I had tickets to a Kraken game at the arena so we took the monorail here earlier. It was a beautiful day so we ordered some Starbucks at the Armory location and walked around. There were a lot of people exploring the area and hanging out. I enjoyed the peace and quiet and relaxing in nature before we were pushed back to our busy schedule again.

Beautiful day at the Seattle Center. International Fountain is blocked to avoid crowds during COVID.
Eva M.

How is it possible that I have not written a review for Seattle Center? I come to this place even during non-event days. Seattle Center is like a Golden Gate Park or a Central Park. It's kind of amazing when I really pay attention to all the opportunities. Places to visit: MoPop -Museum of Pop Culture, which includes a Science Fiction portion Chihuly Garden and Glass - Chihuly's glass museum Space Needle - Definitely for tourist but they just had a remodel 2 years ago Pacific Science Center, with two movie IMAX theaters Children's Museum A/NT Art Gallery International Fountain Etc. Places for live shows or events: McCaw Hall - Opera and Ballet Seattle Repertory Theatre - Fantastic plays Intiman Theatre Seattle Children's Theatre Exhibition Hall Armory Etc. During non-COVID times, there are regular festivals, called Festál on site. There are some online events now. With COVID, I had not returned to Seattle Center for over a year. For grins, we decided to visit. The venues are still closed, the fountain is blocked off, same with the Armory. But the Space Needle is open for visitors. And best, for a person without an agenda (i.e. me), the spring flowers are blooming. We enjoyed walking the grounds spotting the showy flowers, especially the cherry blossoms and camelias. There's a peacefulness to the grounds without the normal crowds. Great for a walk and a visit.

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You should go at least once. Great view and value if you go for lunch as the ride up is included.

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Such a cool place to experience so many different things at once. Will absolutely be back next time I am in town!

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I really enjoyed coming here, everything is so low key and relaxing compared to Los Angeles. We shall return.

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Great place to see with plenty to do for all ages!! Give yourself a good 4-5 hours here.

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My family and i spend a lot of time here just relazxing and having fun

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Tukwila Family Fun Center & Bullwinkle's Restaurant

Tukwila Family Fun Center & Bullwinkle's Restaurant

3.5(311 reviews)
11.9 mi

I honestly can't recommend this place enough. I was completely blown away…read more From the moment we walked in, the level of professionalism and cleanliness stood out, especially for a kids' arcade and activity center. Everything felt well run and thoughtfully managed. One thing that really impressed me as a parent was the staff member monitoring the entrance and exit. He was incredibly attentive. He recognized us, noticed our child, and was clearly keeping track of who was coming and going. Of course, you should always watch your own kids, but having someone that alert adds a huge layer of peace of mind. We used a Groupon, and if you have ever used one, you know it can sometimes be a hassle, but not here. The process was seamless. A staff member radioed ahead for us, and by the time we got to the snack counter, they already knew what to do. No waiting, no confusion. We were set up immediately and on our way. That level of coordination was impressive. Every game we tried was working perfectly, including VR games, which is rare in most arcades. Even smaller details, like all the basketballs being available at the Papa Shot machines, did not go unnoticed. The kids' drop ride was a huge hit with my daughter, and the claw machines, which guarantee a prize, were a fun bonus, especially as a way to end the visit on a high note. The prize center was also well balanced, with reasonable ticket costs and fun options. They had some great games too, like rhythm games and classics, that made it enjoyable for both kids and adults. The real surprise was the food. We ordered pizza expecting typical arcade food, but it exceeded expectations by a mile. It was soft, fresh, and genuinely delicious, easily better than what you would find at places like Chuck E. Cheese. The entire dining area was spotless, which is almost unheard of in venues like this. Tables were clean. Floors were clean. Everything felt cared for. The service continued to impress throughout. Our food came out quickly, and when we finished, the staff handled all the cleanup. We actually went out of our way to find cash just to leave a tip because the service deserved it. We originally came for the full experience, including batting cages, laser tag, go karts, and mini golf, but honestly, even before doing any of that, I can confidently say this place is incredibly well run. Based on everything we experienced, I have no doubt the rest will be just as great. If you are a parent looking for a fun, safe, and well managed place for your kids that you will actually enjoy too, this is it.

We had a great time checking this out with friends. Lots to do with kids and it really is set up to…read morelet them mill about the space. There is a dining option available on site and the food/concessions is good for what it is. The age range of kids we saw is all over the place which is good if you have a mixed age group but also, if you're looking for something for a specific age group, you may be out of luck. This place gives Dave and Buster vibes but has both and indoor and outdoor component. You can earn tickets to redeem for items and I was quite surprised about how big of a venue was here. It was rainy and we stay indoors so I can't really comment on the outdoor components. Overall, I'd come back but it's not my "go-to" for indoor gaming/food activity.

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Timberhawk - Ride of Prey

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4.7(3 reviews)
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Definitely the best coaster in the park! The day I went I was surprised that the line for it was…read morereally short compared to the Wild Thing steel coaster that is located up front. Probably because it is kind of hidden all the way back in the park. Wooden coasters are designed to be shaky and give that going off the rails feeling. It's sad that this one is a lot smoother than the steel one because those are supposed to be much smoother. Some tips. As with any coaster, the best seats are usually all the way in the back where you can feel the full G forces when you go down drops and sharp turns. For this ride, you are not allowed to ride it without shoes. No, there is no camera that takes your pic for you to purchase. There is a small shack at the exit that wasn't open so I assume that would of been it. There are no storage bins to put your loose articles in like glasses, hats, etc. You can just put on the ground next to the wall and pick it up as soon as you get off the ride. Minimum height requirement is 48 inches. Overall, The price of admission is not worth it for the whole park. Even if you chose to swim the water park part of it, I think it is still overpriced for most of the park is not maintained properly. Refer to my Wild Waves theme park review. I salute you Timber Hawk! You are the only great ride worth mentioning for the ride part of the park. Yelp 2015 Review #45 545 overall

TIMBERHAWK!! I've enjoyed this ride for over a decade now... it's definitely the best ride at Wild…read moreWaves! Nothing can beat the experience of a rickety wooden coaster... I recommend sitting in the very front to have the best experience! It may be small, but it's quite possibly the best Washington state has to offer! :P

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Climate Pledge Arena

3.4(232 reviews)
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We visited Climate Pledge Arena for a Kraken hockey game and had an epic time!…read more Not only is this place wildly cool, but it's also one of the most eco-friendly event arenas ever. We enjoyed walking the entire property before the game. There is a huge Kraken merch store, tons of food options, several VIP lounges, and even during a packed hockey game, there was space in the arena where it didn't feel like sardines packed in. The Pepsi Breakaway deal is the way to go if you see an event where it is offered. For $300, you get 4 tickets, 4 hot dogs, 4 Pepsi beverages, and a bag of popcorn. This was a win for our family! Dinner and a hockey game made for a great night while vacationing in Seattle. Even in the nosebleeds, the view was pretty good, and they offer lots of screens to make sure you don't miss a beat. Climate Pledge is high-tech, eco-friendly, clean, orderly, and we couldn't have asked for more during our experience.

First time attending an event here happened to be for Florence + The Machine so the venue could've…read morebeen a dumpster and I would've loved every minute of it already. Our seats were all the way up in the 217 section, first row which is good since our view was unobstructed, I still wouldn't buy these seats again, not for a show that is really worth seeing up close like Florence, and I don't know if it was the cheap seats or all the seats are the same but the chair itself was small. The acoustics were good, food and drinks were pricey so eat before you go in there, worst pretzel and "cheese sauce" which ended up being Tostitos cheese dip. We had some girls sneak into the section and stand sort of blocking our view but the usher was quick to turn them away. Every usher/employee we encountered was very nice, helpful and polite. I'd love to go back maybe catch a Kraken game but will splurge a little more to get better seats.

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