In addition to the listings here, kids will also enjoy many of the attractions described elsewhere in this section, including the Pacific Science Center, the Seattle Aquarium, the IMAXDome Theater, Odyssey, and the Woodland Park Zoo.
Even the surliest teenagers will think you're pretty cool for taking them to the Experience Music Project.
Adolescent and preadolescent boys seem to unfailingly love Ye Olde Curiosity Shop and the Seattle Underground Tour. Younger kids also love the Museum of Flight.
You can also take the kids to a sporting event; Seattle supports professional football, basketball, and baseball teams.
You might also be able to catch a performance at the Seattle Children's Theatre (tel. 206/441-3322; www.sct.org) in Seattle Center ; or at the Northwest Puppet Center, 9123 15th Ave. NE (tel. 206/523-2579; www.nwpuppet.org).