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American Camp
San Juan Islands, Washington
This one-mile self-guided walk will please history buffs and nature lovers alike. Grownups will enjoy the wide open prairie, the vast ocean vistas, and the mountain views. Kids will love hearing stories about the "Pig War"...
Historical Landmark
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English Camp
San Juan Islands, Washington
Every Saturday during the summer, kids travel back in time to 1861 as they watch a military re-enactment at English Camp....
Historical Landmark
Park
Hiking
Jakle's Lagoon Hike
San Juan Islands, Washington
Take a short hike (less than a mile) under a thick canopy of hemlock, cedar, and fir to Jakle's Lagoon, where kids can clamber over driftwood, look for crabs on the ocean front, and try to balance on logs without getting their feet wet....
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Hiking
Sea Kayaking with San Juan Outfitters
San Juan Islands, Washington
Nature comes alive for kids as they hold jellyfish and sea stars, search for seals and otters among the kelp, and learn to paddle a kayak through sheltered and calm waters. ...
Boating
Space Needle
Seattle, Washington
Seattle's most famous landmark is on the pricey side -- and it may be lost on young kids -- but kids age 7 and older will find it thrilling. A glass elevator...
Scenic Landmark
Amusement Park
Whale Watching with San Juan Safaris
San Juan Islands, Washington
If spotting whales from shore isn't enough, take a whale watching excursion into the open ocean. Each trip includes an enthusiastic naturalist, blankets, printed interpretive guides, and a "hydrophone" so kids can listen to the underwater sounds....
Boating
Whale Watching
Ye Olde Curiosity Shop
Seattle, Washington
Is it a store, a museum, or a freak show? The answer depends on who you ask! While the front of the store is devoted to a huge variety of...
Special Collection
Boutique
Experience Music Project/Science Fiction Museum
Seattle, Washington
Music buffs will love the artifacts celebrating Jimi Hendrix, the Beatles, Nirvana, and more. But the real appeal is in the interactive exhibits. At the Spin Kids Station, kids can...
Special Collection
Live Music Venue
Fishing at Lakedale Resort
San Juan Islands, Washington
There's no shortage of high-end fishing outfitters and deep-sea tours in the San Juan Islands, but the hands-down family favorite is fishing at Lakedale Resort. ...
Boating
Fishing
Swimming
Town of Friday Harbor
San Juan Islands, Washington
Most San Juan Island vacations begin and end in Friday Harbor, courtesy of the ferry dock. It's a fun place to wait if you've just arrived and your hotel or campsite isn't quite ready....
Boating
Bicycling
Hiking
Theater
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