If you're an outdoors kind of person and
really enjoy the sights and sounds of nature, or simply enjoy not being trapped
inside a building all day, then Seattle Washington has plenty to offer you
should you decide to visit. When planning your visit to Seattle, you will
probably find that there are many things that appeal to you and it is quite
difficult to narrow them down by interest alone.
This is the point when I divide activities
into categories such as: things I really want to do, things that seem interesting,
and things that will really just pass the time. Then, I take those things and
do a reality (which translates to price) check. I try to justify the expenses
of the things I really want to do that are more than I'd like to pay by
sneaking in things I'd like to do equally as much for free. It's a great
concept and works really well when giving children a choice of activities. Let
them choose between two free activities. They still get a voice and feel as
though they are an important part of the decision making process and you aren't
spending $50 an hour for them to jump on a fancy trampoline.
Here are some of the excellent free
activities that can be enjoyed in the great outdoors of Seattle Washington. The
really great news is that many of these are actually both entertaining and
educational. This is good for you and the kids who will leave Seattle with some
degree of knowledge about something other than the ice cream flavors that are
offered there.
The first freebie that I recommend is the
Volunteer Park Conservatory. This is of special interest to those who love
flowers. The conservatory is divided into five houses which each provides a
suitable habitat for growing very specific plants. The five houses are:
Bromeliad House, which is members of the pineapple family; Palm House, which
consists of about 1200 species; Fern House, which features an assortment of
tropical ferns and other exotic plants; Seasonal Display House, which changes
with the season and consists of many common and recognizable house plants; and
Cactus House, which is rather self explanatory. The conservatory is free to the
public and a great way to pass time for any flower lover in your group.
Next there is the Washington Arboretum Park.
This park is actually a 200-acre arboretum that was designed by the same firm
responsible for the design of Central Park in New York. The park hosts 40,000
trees, shrubs, and vines. You can pay for a tour or simply wander around and
enjoy the landscape. The purpose of this park is to preserve certain species of
plants while offering education to the public and anyone who wishes to learn
and benefit from the knowledge that can be gained there.
Next there is the Woodland Park Rose Garden.
This garden is located next to the zoo but is open to the public free of
charge. There is a $4 parking fee during zoo hours, but parking is free after
hours. The climate of Seattle is mild enough that roses seem to flourish and
grow beautifully here. The rose gardens receive over 200,000 visitors each year
and are a great sight to see while you are visiting Seattle.
Finally, there is Discovery Park. This park
offers stunning views and a place to contemplate the beauty of nature and the
surroundings of Seattle. The park itself is 534-acres making it the largest
city park in Seattle. The purpose of this park was to provide sanctuary for
wildlife and a place to learn about nature for those who were interested. The
park has a play area for children, picnic equipment, and trails and paths for
exploration.
Nature is a wonderful thing to behold and
Seattle is blessed with some of the most beautiful natural surroundings on
earth. It only makes sense that while on vacation you should be able to enjoy
the beautiful plants, animals, and scenery that abound in the area. I sincerely
hope you take the opportunity to enjoy some of these great places.
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