I know it isn't offcially walking season yet, but the glorious sun we've had the past few days has inspired me to bundle up and take extra long strolls. While passing the sandwich board for the famous Pioneer Square Underground Tour today, I wondered what kinds of guided walks are available in Seattle that might interest kids. I still haven't taken the Underground Tour, though my love of history should inspire me to jump in, in spite of the tourists.
From the look of things, there are a few companies that do walking tours of Seattle, which might be a fun way for older kids to learn about and appreciate their city. Online resources are spotty at this time of year, but I came upon one tour that looks really fun for the structurally inclined. Historic Seattle [1], an architectural preservation organization, is offering a tour of the Fremont Bridge [2] on Thursday, April 17. It looks like they have limited space, so it might be worth registering early. It will be a fairly technical tour with a draw-bridge expert, who will tell you all about how the 1917 bridge works.
I hope to try out some walking tours this spring once the local companies get some new schedules up, and I will let you know if I find anything kid worthy.
When she isn't writing about kids and families, Lilium Pierson can be found adventuring in Seattle with her young daughter, "Gub." Their favorite activities include library visits, Sundays at the West Seattle farmers market and exploring their neighborhood. Pierson's work has appeared in Seattle Business Monthly.
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