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Semiahmoo Resort and Spa Pacific Northwest Weekend Getaway

July 12, 2019 92 Comments

Last updated on December 2nd, 2019 at 09:32 pm

This Semiahmoo Resort and Spa review was originally published in February 2017 and updated in July 2019.

Semiahmoo Resort & Spa is one of the top Pacific Northwest weekend getaway spots for families. Scroll down for our full review!

We recently got back from our second trip to Semiahmoo Resort and Spa up in Blaine, Washington. It was just as fantastic as we remembered!

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A Day at Lemay America’s Car Museum: Everything you Need to Know to Prepare your Visit

June 13, 2019 8 Comments

LeMay America’s Car Museum is the largest car museum in North America and it’s just 30 minutes from Seattle. It’s just one of the many incredible things to do with kids in Tacoma, WA.

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Top 10 Fun Things to Do with Kids in Tacoma, WA in the Summer

June 3, 2019 1 Comment

Last updated on December 2nd, 2019 at 09:29 pm

With summer around the corner, do some fun Seattle-area staycations with your family. Don’t miss these amazing things to do with kids in Tacoma, WA.

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Cirque du Soleil VOLTA Premieres in Redmond, WA

September 13, 2018 No Comments

Photo credit: Benoit Z

Can you believe that up until last year, I had NEVER been to a Cirque du Soleil show? That’s crazy since they have done 15 shows here in Seattle since 1990! I was invited to opening night of LUZIA last year and it blew my mind! So, when they reached out again to invite me to VOLTA, I didn’t even blink before confirming we’d be there!

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Best Kid-Friendly Weekend Getaways from Seattle

June 21, 2018 52 Comments

Taylor Family at Ruby Beach in the Olympic National Park in Washington State. Photo credit: Rob Taylor | 2TravelDads

Last updated on December 2nd, 2019 at 09:25 pm

Pacific Northwest Family Vacation Ideas

School’s out and there’s really no better place to spend the summer than the Pacific Northwest.

I’m a Seattle girl, born and raised, and I love Northwest summer adventures. With our green trees, glistening lakes, babbling brooks, snow-capped mountains, and rocky beaches, there are countless Pacific Northwest family vacation ideas.

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Family Weekend Getaway to Winthrop, WA: A Wild West Town

June 18, 2018 66 Comments

Last updated on January 15th, 2019 at 06:27 pm

Weekend Getaway to Winthrop, Washington

When I was little, we didn’t go on many vacations. But, one of the family vacations that sticks out is visiting Winthrop, WA. I remember our family driving into this quaint Western town and feeling like we had stepped back in time.

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Funko HQ Tips for a Fun Seattle Family Activity

April 30, 2018 65 Comments

Last updated on December 2nd, 2019 at 09:53 pm

The Funko headquarters is in Everett, WA and is a fun thing to do near Seattle with kids who love Disney, Star Wars, Marvel, DC Comics and more!

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Top 10 Delightful Things To Do in Seabrook WA with Kids

April 27, 2018 32 Comments

Last updated on June 2nd, 2019 at 02:50 pm

Seabrook WA is a community located at Pacific Beach on the Washington State Coast. Photo credit: Michael Palermiti, courtesy of Seabrook

I’ve been wanting to visit Seabrook, Washington for the past 5 years.

I first heard about it when I was working on a school auction and one of the families donated a week’s stay there.

I immediately Googled Seabrook WA and thought it looked like a charming seaside community. Then, I realized that the name Seabrook kept coming up when people talked about their summer plans.

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Things To Do in San Juan Island, WA with Kids

May 26, 2017 112 Comments

Last updated on December 2nd, 2019 at 09:34 pm

One of the perks of living in Seattle is that we have so many gorgeous weekend trip options. As a family with a baby and a preschooler, we love taking small trips around Washington State. We’ve recently visited Semiahmoo Resort & Spa, Suncadia and Seabrook. A few weeks ago, we had the opportunity to head up to Friday Harbor on San Juan Island. Spring has finally arrived in the Pacific Northwest and San Juan Island was simply stunning. We were impressed with all the fun things to do in San Juan Island with kids!

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Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad

May 28, 2016 No Comments

Last updated on June 21st, 2018 at 02:43 am

My son Owen LOVES trains! Almost everyday, he asks me if we can “sit down in a train.” I usually have to tell him no, but today I got to tell him YES! The Mt. Rainier Scenic Railroad is located in Elbe, WA (about 15-20 minutes past Northwest Trek.) They recommend that passengers arrive 30-45 minutes prior to the train ride so that there is plenty of time to park, get tickets (and pay $4 for parking), and get in line for the train. We ended up getting there more than an hour early and we found plenty to do to pass the time. For starters, their gift shop is perfect for toddlers/preschoolers who love trains! Not only did they have a section of Thomas the Train books, but they had train conductor hats, small trains, big trains, sticker books and more.