Free and Cheap Seattle Activities
Cheapism's editors recommend the best free and cheap Seattle activities on foursquare. Here is the complete list:
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Center for Wooden Boats
1010 Valley StreetSeattle, WA 98109
Neighborhood: Lake Union
Phone #: 206-382-2628
URL: cwb.org
Free wooden boat rides at 2:00 p.m. on Sundays. Show up starting at 10:00 a.m. to sign up - spaces go quickly. Great vantage point to watch the seaplanes take off and land!
Washington Park Arboretum
2300 Arboretum Drive ESeattle, WA 98112
Neighborhood: University Village
Phone #: 206-543-8800
URL: depts.washington.edu
Enjoy seasonal color and lush foliage at no cost! For a $6 fee, you can visit the separately-operated Japanese garden. Cost of admission includes a public tour on select days.
Washington State Ferries
801 Alaskan Way Pier 52Seattle, WA 98104
Neighborhood: Waterfront
Phone #: 206-464-6400
URL: www.wsdot.wa.gov
Gorgeous harbor views of Seattle for around $7 per person roundtrip. Grab lunch to go at Pike Place Market then hop a ferry to Bainbridge or Bremerton.
Olympic Sculpture Park
2901 Western Ave.Seattle, WA 98121
Neighborhood: Waterfront
Phone #: 206-654-3100
URL: www.seattleartmuseum.org
An impressive sculpture garden featuring art from the SAM's collection. Stroll through in late afternoon, then stay to enjoy the sunset. Open 365 days a year and always free.
Frye Art Museum
704 Terry Ave.Seattle, WA 98104
Neighborhood: Downtown
Phone #: 206-622-9250
URL: fryemuseum.org
Peacefully reflect on works by German and American masters at this downtown gem. Admission is always free and art is displayed in natural light only. Bonus: parking is also free.
KidsQuest Children's Museum
4091 Factoria Mall SEBellevue, WA 98006
Neighborhood: Factoria
Phone #: 425-637-8100
URL: www.kidsquestmuseum.org
Beat the rainy-day kid crazies with some interactive fun. Though admission is $7.50 ages 1 and up, first Fridays of each month are free from 5-8pm. Tire out the kids then hunt deals at Nordstrom Rack!
Si View Community Center
400 SE Orchard DriveNorth Bend, WA 98045
Neighborhood: Eastside
Phone #: 425-831-1900
URL: www.siviewpark.org
Snoqualmie Valley parents - try out a Hot Tots or Preschooler class for around $30/four classes. Weather crummy? Drop by the indoor playground M, W, or F between 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. for just $1.
Beijing Herbal Foot Massage
316 Parkplace CtrKirkland, WA 98033
Neighborhood: Eastside
Phone #: 425-233-0237
Need to de-stress? Treat yourself to a one-hour Chinese foot massage for just $25. In addition to a foot soak and rubdown, you'll get a clothed full-body massage. Heavenly! Note: Cash tips only.
Diamond Nails
8026 Douglas Ave SESnoqualmie, WA 98065
Neighborhood: Snoqualmie Ridge
Phone #: 425-888-7797
This spotless, spacious nail salon greets you with complementary soda or water and plays chick flicks on a large-screen TV. Get a $13 mani, $25 pedi, or a $10 brow wax.
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