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Elderly granny visiting Seattle.

My 80y/o grandmother is visiting me for about a week next month. We need to find some fun, interesting things to do with her in the city that do not require too much walking. Ideas I've already come up with: Argosy cruise, elevator ride up the Space Needle, out to lots of great restaurants. Ummm, that's all I've got. I live on Capitol Hill and have a car, so we can drive anywhere. Please help...I don't want to resort to "Ridin' the Duck". Thanks!

Marconia asked in Trips & Travel over 2 years ago | Report

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    Close to home: You should take her to Volunteer Park to check out the stuff in the green houses, look at the tiny snuff boxes at the Asian Art Museum. Swing by Volunteer park cafe for tea and cookies. See what's blooming in the arboretum (you can see a lot by driving and walking very short distances). Swing by Seattle U and check out the cool church and get lunch at Presse.
    Taking a ferry ride is fairly cheap and nice. Pick a place take a lunch and come back. Just go for the ride.
    Hope she has a blast.

    Tim Keck answered in Trips & Travel over 2 years ago | Report
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    The Tulip Festival in Skagit Valley is all next month. They have various events going on throughout April. She might be into that, if you're up for the drive.

    j_lee answered in Trips & Travel over 2 years ago | Report
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    If she's a granny that like flowers and gardens (mine did, so...) go visit Kubota Gardens in Rainier Beach. Yes, it involves a bit of walking, but you could stick to the main/lower part of the garden. There are benches scattered all over for little rest spots. Can't remember the bathroom situation, so you may want to check that out and plan accordingly. It really is a very pretty and tranquil spot.

    stacy em answered in Trips & Travel over 2 years ago | Report
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    Many places where you might go inside and walk around have wheelchairs you can borrow, if her mobility is a truly limiting factor. (It also depends on whether she would use one for a couple of hours or not.) I know, for example, that SAM and SAAM will loan visitors wheelchairs.

    And the Tulip Festival (mentioned by j_lee) is BRILLIANT. Spring has come early this year, so the tulips should all be in bloom. (Last year, I think they were very, very late.)

    MyrnaMinkoff answered in Trips & Travel over 2 years ago | Report
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    The Frye Art Museum is sometimes good for out of town (elderly) visitors. Smallish, free, interesting exhibits and a nice little cafe. And it's on/near the hill.

    Heather Hansen answered in Trips & Travel over 2 years ago | Report
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    She might like the Aquarium. And then you can go next door to get Fish and Chips at Ivar's.

    If she has a sweet tooth, take her on the Theo Chocolate tour (call ahead for reservations).

    You could also drive out to Woodinville and check out some of the wineries if she likes wine.

    Cedarthvader answered in Trips & Travel over 2 years ago | Report
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