When planning a city break, one of our favorite strategies is to find a local parenting site that delivers the lowdown on kid-friendly things to do and see in town. When your destination is Seattle, the site to know is ParentMap. Though intended primarily as a parenting resource for Seattlites (cue sections on daycare providers, schools, and community events), ParentMap is also a goldmine for visiting families. For an awesome list of outings in the Puget Sound area and further afield in Washington, see the Out & About page. Don't want to miss a big exhibition or festival? Check out the fun-packed calendar. There's a fantastic roster of kids' museums here and a list of great parks and playgrounds here. Find out where to find animal encounters here, and where to grab a child-friendly meal here.

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