7 Stunning Local Wonders You Should Visit This Summer With Kids

Don’t let proximity and familiarity lull you into forgetting about this natural wonder. Yes, it’s just a city park — and, at 1.26 acres in size, a teeny-tiny one — but Kerry Park offers a free public lookout with a jaw-dropping view.

You’ll find the park at the top of Queen Anne Hill, affording a direct lookout over downtown Seattle and Elliott Bay framed by a backdrop view of stunning Mount Rainier. It’s the view featured on reams of Seattle postcards. The view has also appeared on screen in the sitcom “Frasier” and in the cult classic film “10 Things I Hate About You.”

Walk a third of a mile west from Kerry Park to find lovely Parsons Gardens and another stunning view from Marshall Park. From here, explore Queen Anne's Wilcox Wall. Zig-zag southeast from Kerry Park about a half-mile to find another tiny park, Ward Springs. This spot has city views and a playground.

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