Home Outdoor Fun Explore: Madrona by writerredtriOctober 25, 2010 Search more like this ice creamhappy hourlive musicmaternity clothesplay arearetail therapywineplaygroundclothingconsignment storebluebirdgrassy fieldalesandbox Advertisement Trending Now Entertainment & Movies The First Cast Photo for Netflix’s ‘Wednesday’ Is Here—and Amazing Recalls 2 Million MamaRoo & RockaRoo Baby Swings Recalled after Infant Death Viral & Trending School’s Cell Phone Policy Goes Viral after Mom Refuses to Comply: ‘Nope’ News California Becomes 1st State to Provide Free Meals to Public School Kids News Nanny Job Listing Goes Viral Because It’s Bonkers Advertisement Where can you find cute boutiques, cafes, playgrounds, and a glass-blowing studio all within a three block radius? Madrona!Join the locals lining up around the block for brunch at the Hi-Spot Cafe. They serve their beloved breakfast every day, so if you want to avoid the crowds, head over on a weekday. Did you know that all Glassybaby candle holders are hand blown in Madrona? You can watch glassblowers at work from a viewing window and buy a Glassybaby of your own from the nearby shop. The only hard part will be deciding between a multitude of colors. Head over to Buggy to browse their extensive selection of “nearly new” kids and maternity clothes as well as a smaller assortment of new toys, books, and clothing. Insider tip: Leo, the Molly Moon’s ice cream truck, makes regular appearances right outside Buggy. Check the schedule for current information; most recently, it’s stopped by on Wednesday afternoons.Make your way to the playground, where you’ll find the typical playground activities – swings, slides, climbing structures, a sandbox, and a large grassy field.Ready for a snack? Just across from the playground is the original Cupcake Royale. Or, if you’d like a treat for the grownups too, this is your neighborhood…there are plenty of options for adults to kick back with a grown-up beverage where kids are welcome too. Head down the block to Bottlehouse. This recently opened wine bar welcomes kids and features locally made High 5 Pies and Bluebird ice cream. On a nice day, the back deck can’t be beat. Another neighborhood standby for socializing parents and frolicking kiddos is the Madrona Eatery and Ale House—they even have a play area for kids. And St. Cloud’s has great happy hour specials, and live music.Before you leave the neighborhood, be sure to get in some retail therapy for Mama. Check out Driftwood, a tiny consignment store packed with high end designer clothing and accessories. Just down the street is Hitchcock, a small boutique featuring handmade jewelry designs and known for their ever changing, vintage-inspired store decor and window displays. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to share on Copy (Opens in new window) Search more like this ice creamhappy hourlive musicmaternity clothesplay arearetail therapywineplaygroundclothingconsignment storebluebirdgrassy fieldalesandbox Welcome to our Tinybeans family! Be sure to check your email for new activities, recipes and parenting hacks – and to see if you’ve won! Do you have a dog or cat? Select YES below and click submit to start receiving FREE pet ideas and inspiration, news about new pet products, exclusive offers and limited-time promotions. Yes, I have a pet! Submit GET READY FOR SUMMER! Enter to Win a $250 Gift Card! Enter your email and zip code below for a chance to win a Mastercard Gift Card. We’ll pick one winner per month through August 31, 2022 – 5 lucky winners in all! email zip_code campaign_name Enter Now! I agree to the official rules and to receive email communications from Tinybeans. By providing my email address, I agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience possible. Accepting the use of cookies enables important site functionality including personalization and analytics. Accept Decline Create an account to save this content on Tinybeans Choose how you would like to sign up. Continue with Apple Continue with Facebook Continue with Google or Continue with Email By signing up, you agree to Tinybeans Terms of Service and acknowledge you have read and agreed to our Privacy Policy. Sign in to your Tinybeans account Don’t have any account? Create an account here. Forgot your password? Reset it here. Sign In or Continue with Apple Continue with Facebook Continue with Google Personalized recommendations Tinybeans uses personal information to share useful recommendations and ideas for your family. This may include your previous activity, family profile and your hometown. Tinybeans keeps your data safe and does not sell personal information to any third party. Learn more about your privacy and location choices. Close