https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:31:48 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/seattle-with-a-16-month-old#post-2714009 Tue, 21 Mar 2017 20:18:30 +0000 peaches1038 2714009@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Jess1483: @youboots: @sunny: thanks so much!! </p> <p>@Dahlia: DH is definetly into beer! We will check that brewery out! Thanks!!! </p> <p>@chenergized: I think DS would lose his mind at the locks! That sounds so fun! Thanks!! </p> <p>@Woolly Mammoth: this is amazing. Thank you so much for taking the time to write that all up. I really appreciate it! So many fun ideas! </p> <p>@wrkbrk: I know!! I'm excited! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/seattle-with-a-16-month-old#post-2713983 Tue, 21 Mar 2017 19:13:41 +0000 wrkbrk 2713983@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@peaches1038: Hey its Seattle already?! Have the best time!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/seattle-with-a-16-month-old#post-2713973 Tue, 21 Mar 2017 17:54:00 +0000 Woolly Mammoth 2713973@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I live in Ballard.</p> <p>Sunday is a good day to stay in Ballard because of the Farmer's Market. My son likes the free samples (smoked salmon, pickles, etc.).</p> <p>I like to go to the zoo if it's raining because my kid can run around outside, but it's not muddy. Plus, there's an indoor play area there called Zoomazium (with a separate play area for younger kids). There's a restaurant a block from the zoo called Phinney Market Pub that has a train table.</p> <p>The Locks is another good place to go if you don't mind getting a little wet. You can watch the boats go up and down and there's a paved path through a nice garden.</p> <p>There are free toddler gyms at the Ballard Community Center (9-12:30 M/W/F) and the Loyal Heights Community Center (10-2 T/Th).</p> <p>The Ballard Church has a free indoor play area that's open T/W/Th 10:30-1:30.</p> <p>Seattle Gymnastics Academy has an indoor playground from 12-1 six days a week if that time works with your nap schedule. I think it's $6 drop-in.</p> <p>Royal Drummer is a cafe in Ballard that has a small play area for little kids. You order at the counter, then they bring out your food and drinks.</p> <p>Ballard Coffee Works has a play table (and great coffee). It's a block from the library.</p> <p>It's easy to get to Seattle Center from Ballard, so you could go to the Children's Museum, the Science Center, or ride the Monorail.</p> <p>Check ParentMap magazine for lots of other ideas. They have some articles about rainy day playgrounds, etc.</p> <p>Oh, and if you like pastries, make sure you go to Besalu while they're open (Wednesday-Sunday 7-3). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/seattle-with-a-16-month-old#post-2713965 Tue, 21 Mar 2017 17:30:42 +0000 chenergized 2713965@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Since you're in Ballard, you should go to the Hiram Chittenden locks! You can watch the boats go through the locks, check out the fish ladder, and possibly even see a seal. It's one of my favorite places to bring out-of-town visitors!</p> <p>If it's not too rainy, there's also Discovery Park and Golden Gardens Park, which might be nice to walk around. Pike Place is always fun, and going during the weekday might be better than the weekend. University Village (outdoor mall) is nice to walk around as well. There's a children's play area, Molly Moon's ice cream shop, restaurants, Starbucks, and the Amazon bookstore. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/seattle-with-a-16-month-old#post-2713961 Tue, 21 Mar 2017 17:20:48 +0000 Dahlia 2713961@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We went in November when DD was 16 months. The children's museum was great. We walked around Pike Place but honestly it was so crowded it stressed us all out. There are several family-friendly breweries, if you're into beer. We went to Fremont and DD had a blast playing with the toys and eating pretzels while we hung out and drank beer. Other than that, we mostly swam in the hotel pool and walked around aimlessly :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/seattle-with-a-16-month-old#post-2713941 Tue, 21 Mar 2017 15:54:50 +0000 sunny 2713941@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>+1 on the Children's Museum.<br /> I would also take a walk around Pike Place Market. It's fun looking at all the seafood and arts &amp; craft items. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/seattle-with-a-16-month-old#post-2713935 Tue, 21 Mar 2017 15:50:16 +0000 youboots 2713935@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The glass museum </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/seattle-with-a-16-month-old#post-2713931 Tue, 21 Mar 2017 15:43:51 +0000 Jess1483 2713931@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The children's museum and science center are great! We also love the zoo, but it depends on your rain tolerance. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/seattle-with-a-16-month-old#post-2713929 Tue, 21 Mar 2017 15:41:34 +0000 peaches1038 2713929@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DS and I are tagging along on DH's business trip to Seattle tomorrow for 5 days. Looks like it's supposed to rain every day 😩. We are staying in Ballard and will have a car. DH will be busy Thursday and Friday but has the weekend off. What's fun to do with a 16 month old? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-seattle-restaurant-recommendations#post-2338780 Thu, 29 Oct 2015 11:52:05 +0000 MrsKoala 2338780@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsSCB: Awesome! So glad you liked it!! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-seattle-restaurant-recommendations#post-2337771 Wed, 28 Oct 2015 21:23:36 +0000 MrsSCB 2337771@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsKoala: we ended up going to Local 360 and it was SO good! Thanks for the recommendation! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-seattle-restaurant-recommendations#post-2319248 Wed, 14 Oct 2015 10:31:48 +0000 Alivoo01 2319248@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Pike Place Chowder has THE best clam chowder - ever!! </p> <p>Ivar's has great happy hour specials. I've never been to their brunch, but heard it's pretty awesome. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-seattle-restaurant-recommendations#post-2318549 Tue, 13 Oct 2015 21:14:52 +0000 Mrs.Someone 2318549@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsSCB: Ballard (NW Seattle) is a Mecca for awesome restaurants. Check out La Carta de Oaxaca, and go to Hot Cakes for dessert. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-seattle-restaurant-recommendations#post-2318512 Tue, 13 Oct 2015 20:48:25 +0000 blackbird 2318512@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Japonessa was amazing! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-seattle-restaurant-recommendations#post-2318410 Tue, 13 Oct 2015 19:52:36 +0000 MrsSCB 2318410@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsKoala: @Mrs.Someone: @sunny: thank you ladies, I appreciate it! I'll be checking all of these out :-) I've never been to the PNW before, so I'm actually looking forward to this work trip! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-seattle-restaurant-recommendations#post-2318290 Tue, 13 Oct 2015 18:31:01 +0000 sunny 2318290@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would recommend seafood. Bin on the Lake in Kirkland has a great view of the water (if its clear) but is a bit pricey. There is a more casual restaurant Beach Cafe next door but is not *quite* as good, but way cheaper.</p> <p><a href="http://www.thewoodmark.com/bin-on-the-lake" rel="nofollow">http://www.thewoodmark.com/bin-on-the-lake</a><br /> <a href="http://www.thewoodmark.com/beachcafe/" rel="nofollow">http://www.thewoodmark.com/beachcafe/</a></p> <p>There's also Beach House Bar &amp; Grill, also at Kirkland waterfront. Parking sucks... you'll probably need to find street parking. I liked the food when I went!<br /> <a href="http://beachhouserestaurants.com/" rel="nofollow">http://beachhouserestaurants.com/</a></p> <p>In Bellevue, Daniel's Broiler has a great view (up high in the Hyatt Regency), but is a pricey steak restaurant.<br /> <a href="http://www.schwartzbros.com/daniels-broiler/daniels-bellevue/" rel="nofollow">http://www.schwartzbros.com/daniels-broiler/daniels-bellevue/</a></p> <p>Tropea in Redmond is good. I went there years &amp; years ago, but I remember it was yummy! </p> <p>I've also heard Tipsy Cow Burgers are amazing, but I've never been myself. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-seattle-restaurant-recommendations#post-2318199 Tue, 13 Oct 2015 17:11:45 +0000 Mrs.Someone 2318199@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Seattle has the best food, worth the drive from Redmond :) Redmond has great Indian though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-seattle-restaurant-recommendations#post-2318083 Tue, 13 Oct 2015 15:29:10 +0000 MrsKoala 2318083@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes! My favorite places to eat in Seattle were Steelhead Diner and Local 360. SOOO delicious. I'm drooling just thinking about the food. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-seattle-restaurant-recommendations#post-2318032 Tue, 13 Oct 2015 15:08:53 +0000 MrsSCB 2318032@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lady grey: @bluestriped bee: Thank you, that is good to know about Bellevue. I've never been to Seattle so I don't know too much about the geography! We'll be arriving around 6PM so the first night maybe we will drive up into the city for dinner and then over to Redmond. But after that we'll probably want to stick closer to our hotel (we're there for three nights). We will have a rental car, though.</p> <p>I would love somewhere with a view! I also think Italian, American, French, etc. would be most universally pleasing. My one coworker doesn't really like "spicy" food (unfortunately because I love it, haha) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-seattle-restaurant-recommendations#post-2318000 Tue, 13 Oct 2015 14:49:44 +0000 BSB 2318000@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree with @lady grey: that Bellevue is closer. If you are planning on sightseeing in Seattle then I can see why you would go into Seattle. BTW, traffic can be a big pain at rush hour. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-seattle-restaurant-recommendations#post-2317994 Tue, 13 Oct 2015 14:46:00 +0000 BSB 2317994@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Redmond to Seattle is a good 30 minute drive in little/ no traffic. More in traffic. Just want to make sure you knew.</p> <p>What types of food do you like? Steak? Italian? Seafood? Etc.<br /> Oh, restaurant with a view? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-seattle-restaurant-recommendations#post-2317992 Tue, 13 Oct 2015 14:45:08 +0000 lady grey 2317992@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>OH my gosh, I have too many recommendations! The town of Bellevue is closer to Redmond then downtown Seattle. And there are quite a few restaurants that have locations in both Seattle and Bellevue. For Bellevue I would try Purple, Din Tai Fung or Black Bottle. If you would rather go into Seattle I'd recommend Sitka &amp; Spruce or Spinasse (these are both in the Capitol Hill neighborhood but very close to downtown seattle). </p> <p>If you have any other guidance on what type of food you're looking for I can give you more tips. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-seattle-restaurant-recommendations#post-2317954 Tue, 13 Oct 2015 14:19:32 +0000 MrsSCB 2317954@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm going to the Seattle area for a conference soon with two coworkers, and I've been tasked with finding restaurant ideas! We will actually be staying in Redmond, but we're open to going into the city for food. Cost-wise, I'd say not craaaazy expensive, but moderately nice would be ideal.</p> <p>Any suggestions? :-) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/seattle-moms#post-10822 Mon, 07 Nov 2011 13:59:38 +0000 BSB 10822@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm from the Seattle area. I don't have any kids yet, though. We just started TTC so I definitely have baby fever. I would love to meet up if you let me come. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/seattle-moms#post-10820 Mon, 07 Nov 2011 13:57:06 +0000 venice4504 10820@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Are there any other Seattle area new Mom's on this these boards that might want to meet up for some coffee and a chat? Post on here if you're interested! </p>