121. Archie Mcphee
City: Seattle, WA
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (206) 297-0240
Address: 1300 N. 45th St. (North)
Description: This Wallingford store is a one-stop location for gifts, party supplies, crafts, costumes, oddities, and the weirdest collection of toys and candy you’ve ever seen. A mecca for connoisseurs of the strange, Archie’s is reminiscent of a carnival sideshow. If you find yourself in need of a rubber chicken, punching nun, 8-foot tall gladiator, or pickle lip balm, this is the place to come. Most of the 10,000-plus items are priced less than $15.
122. Bootyland
City: Seattle, WA
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (206) 328-0636
Address: 1317 E. Pine St. (Central)
Description: Despite the fact that this store’s name sounds like it contains X-rated paraphernalia for adults, in fact its selection is mostly for babies and children: eco-conscious clothing, natural and wooden toys, baby supplies including organic diapers, and a great line of locally screen-printed T-shirts. There is also some clothing for women and men as well, and a small selection of vintage and consignment items. Most things are modern and offbeat, making it a fun place to browse.
123. Clover
City: Seattle, WA
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (206) 782-0715
Address: 5335 Ballard Ave. NW (North)
Description: This quaint Ballard shop is filled with wooden toys, stuffed animals, dolls, puppets, and baby clothes. It has a warm European feel, housed in a pretty century-old building. There’s also a really nice selection of room decor accessories, featuring unique locally made items such as heirloom quilts by Rebecca Hewitt and original paintings and vintage reproductions by Seattle artists Matthew Porter and Molly Brett.
City: Seattle, WA
Category: Tours & Attractions
Address: 1429 12th Ave., Suite D (Central)
125. Magic Mouse Toys
City: Seattle, WA
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (877) 262-0486
Address: 603 First Ave. (Central)
Description: A self-professed “toy store run by a professional child,” Magic Mouse is a huge store at the corner of First and Yesler in Pioneer Square. The 7,000 square feet are stocked with toys, games, books, kites, model kits, dolls, and other items sure to bring out the childlike wonder and merriment in all of us. Shipping and gift wrapping services are also available.
126. Secret Garden Bookshop
City: Seattle, WA
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (206) 789-5006
Address: 2214 NW Market St. (North)
Description: The Secret Garden is a delightful independent bookstore that focuses on children’s books. It is heavily involved in the community, featuring numerous author events, school book fairs, and cultural programs throughout the city. It’s a full-service bookstore that stocks all genres of books for everyone, but the specialization is definitely children and young adult readers.
City: Seattle, WA
Category: Tours & Attractions
Address: 7571 NE Dolphin Dr. (Bainbridge Island)
128. Seattle Bug Safari
City: Seattle, WA
Category: Tours & Attractions
Address: 1501 Western Ave., Suite 304 (Central)
Description: Kids of all ages can experience the exotic world of insects, at the city’s only live bug zoo. The Safari Guides lead a fun, educational journey through the natural habitats of bugs from all over the world. Seattle Bug Safari is open Tues through Sun (except major holidays). Mon opening hours vary with the season, so be sure to check the Web site.
129. Woodland Park Zoo
City: Seattle, WA
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (206) 684-4800
Address: 750 N. 50th St. (North)
Description: The 92-acre Woodland Park Zoo is one of the oldest zoos on the West Coast, and it houses the largest live animal collection in Washington state. More than 300 species are represented here, and Woodland Park has won five major exhibit awards. The grounds and displays are divided into different bioclimatic zones, from tropical rain forests to coastal deserts. There is an animal contact farm, Zoomazium play space for toddlers to eight-year-olds, a historic 1918 carousel, bug world, and an African village re-creation. The zoo is open 364 days a year (closed only on Christmas); parking is available for an extra charge. While you’re here, you may want to check out the Rose Garden, 2.5 gorgeous acres with no admission charge.
City: Seattle, WA
Category: Tours & Attractions
City: Seattle, WA
Category: Tours & Attractions
132. Carnival
City: Seattle, WA
Category: Tours & Attractions
Description: Carnival offers weekly seven-day Alaska cruises on the Carnival Spirit, departing Tues from the new Smith Cove Cruise Terminal at Pier 91. A destination eons in the making, Glacier Bay’s pristine landscape makes the top spot on most travelers’ must-see lists. Your Glacier Bay Alaska cruise takes you to this protected national park that is spread across 3.2 million acres in southeast Alaska, home to 15 active glaciers, numerous seabirds, otters, humpback whales, and countless sights.
City: Seattle, WA
Category: Tours & Attractions
City: Seattle, WA
Category: Tours & Attractions
City: Seattle, WA
Category: Tours & Attractions