The rain this week made me think of one of my favorite areas of town for rainy days. I wrote about it for Red Tricycle. I hope you find some useful info here!
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Fall is here — ready to turn over a new leaf? Try Maple. Seattle’s often overlooked Maple Leaf neighborhood features several must-dos for tots. Start at Maple Leaf Park and playground. No soggy wood chips here — brilliantly layered gravel simply drains the raindrops and keeps kiddos dry if they take a tumble. With a mix of retro steel climber toys and newer gadgets, this park has something for all.
Next stop, a short walk up to Cloud City Coffee. Its open floor plan, comfy couches, free wi-fi and kiddie play area make Cloud City a perfect place to recharge. Enjoy their wide range of tasty kid and adult menu items. No time to sit? We love the coffee honor bar, where drip coffee is just a buck. Green tip: Bring your own travel mug, drop in a dollar, and head out for more adventuring. Get craft items at Beadworld or stop by the Northwest Puppet Center for a weekend puppet show, or a weekday Puppet Museum tour. Ready for a full meal? Gluten-free and kid-sized pasta options available at Cafe Piccolo, or try Maple Leaf Grill.
