Activities for Kids

Act Like a Tourist: Our Favorite Seattle Spots to Visit (and Revisit)

Can't remember the last time you had a spontaneous family adventure? From iconic landmarks, to sweet tours, to memorable rides, grab the gang and visit (or revisit) our favorite touristy Seattle hot spots.

By Katie Gruver July 16, 2015

If you can’t remember the last time you had a spontaneous family adventure or (gasp!) an unplanned Saturday afternoon, it’s time to shake things up a bit. No need to leave town, just put on your Seattle uniform (fleece jacket and Dansko clogs or Chaco sandals… bonus points for Mariners, Huskies, Seahawks or Sounders gear) and grab the gang. It’s time to act like a tourist for the day and visit (or revisit) our favorite touristy Seattle hot spots.

Theo Chocolates

Pretend You're Charlie in a Real Live Chocolate Factory
How lucky are we to live in a city that hosts the first organic, fair trade chocolate factory in North America? Yeah, pretty darn lucky. Isn’t it about time to go find out what makes Theo’s Bread & Chocolate bar and their Hazelnut Crunch bar so scrumptious? (We suspect Oompa Loompas). Sign up for their one-hour factory tour and be amazed and delighted as you learn the history and science behind making their chocolate, and taste, taste, taste all along the way! A sure-fire hit for all the chocolate-lovers in your family.

Theos Chocolate Factory
3400 Phinney Ave. N.
Seattle Wa 98103
206-632-5100
Online: theochocolate.com

Cost: $10/person
Open: Daily, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (tours scheduled throughout the day)

Note: Standard tours not allowed for children under 6. Younger children are welcome to attend Chocolate Story Time (book in advance). Closed-toed shoes required.

photo: Maria L. via Yelp

Did we miss your favorite Seattle tourist activity? Tell us where you like to take out-of-town guests or the fam in the Comments below.

— Katie Gruver, Kristina Moy & Katie Kavulla