Stuff for kids?
Seattle is known for having a pretty nice zoo. It isn't nearly as big as the Bronx Zoo, or as famous as the San Diego Zoo. But it is a modern zoo and they have lots of fun exhibits. A great place to bring kids but there is a lot of walking. It is pretty pricey, but we may have some discount tickets for people that plan on going. We can also tell you how to park for free at the zoo.
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The aquarium is also pretty popular. It is smaller, takes less time and is equally expensive. I don't think we have any discounts, but we'll check. Also, since it is downtown on a pier, there isn't any free parking to be had. ('cept maybe Sundays) It is nice to go when they are feeding the Pacific Octopus.
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There is also the Pacific Science Center. We haven't been there, so we don't have any first hand knowledge. Probably fairly typical of that type of museum. Not sure if we have any discounts for that either.
Parks:
Golden Gardens - Where the wedding will be. Has a beach and some steep hiking trails.
Carkeek - A short way up the Seattle coastline from Golden Gardens. Hiking trails and a less developed beach.
Discovery - (Disco Park) Lots of trails for hiking. rugged beach, lighthouse. Seattle's largest city park.
Magnuson - Another large park with relatively flat trails and beach on Lake Washington.
Gasworks - A nice park with views of downtown and Lake Union. Interesting industrial relics
Green Lake - Walking/jogging path. Beaches, small boat rentals.
And of course, there are the Ballard Locks. Where the main attraction is the fish ladder. See salmon heading to their spawning grounds up river. If you like boats, watch as they pass through the locks as well. If you like The Deadliest Catch, then you may wish to check out The Lockspot. It is a dive fisherman's bar where they film scenes for the show. Contrary to their claim, they do not have the best fish and chips in town. (So far I think that goes to another dive bar, The Tin Hat. But it has been a while since I've been there.)
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