Travelling with children can be very tricky. Packing your bags and going somewhere outside of the country can be a great learning experience for the kids. But having kids in cramped spaces like planes or cars can be a stressful experience for you and other passengers.
Luckily, the United States is chock full of locations that you can take your kids to and still give them the enjoyment that you want to give them while you take a well-earned vacation from working at home. Take Washington State, for example.
Here are a few places you might want to take your kids to in the state of Washington.
Whatcom Falls Park
Located in Bellingham, Whatcom Falls Park is just one of the many places in Washington that offer an outdoors, nature-filled experience for kids. It’s not all rugged outdoors though; while you’ll definitely see more natural attractions here like waterfalls, towering trees and the occasional friendly critter or two, the park also has designated areas where visitors can rest and have a picnic or play tennis on their tennis courts.
Whatcom Falls Park is also accessible via car. Just make sure to take exit 253 to Lakeway Drive from I-5.
Riverfront Park
Speaking from experience, Disneyland can be challenging. Trying to make sure that you have eyes on all three of your kids who tend to wander off in different directions can be anxiety-inducing. The Riverfront Park is a toned down version of an amusement park. It’s got amusement rides like a historic carousel, gondola rides, and even an IMAX theatre.
Since Riverfront Park is essentially a mixed-use space, it also transforms into a space for arts and events. We caught a few shows at their Performing Arts Center, and even saw a few buskers playing instruments and dancing in public areas.
Long Beach
If you’ve got kids who are fond of the water, then Long Beach is a must on your list of places to go to in the state of Washington. Aside from the sun and the sand, your kids will love Long Beach’s annual kite festivals, which fill the skies with many colorful and quirky kites of all shapes and sizes.
Once your kids have gotten their fill of the sea, Long Beach is also home to the World Kite Museum and the spacious Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center. They can learn all about American History and kites, all at Long Beach.
Before heading to Long Beach, make sure that you are your kids are prepared to face the heat of the sun. You don’t want to ruin your vacation because of severe sunburn. Visit sites like cathysconcepts.com for find beach essentials like wide hats and beach towels which you need on your beach trip.
The state of Washington has so many family friendly attractions and destinations, with activities that both grown-ups and kids will surely enjoy. As long as you travel early while the kids are still groggy, your road trip to Washington State will be a smooth and noise-free drive for the most part.
