Oversized outdoor art and some of the best views in the city are why families head to the Olympic Sculpture Park. It's a great spot to picnic or stroll along the waterfront and the free family workshops, hosted on the weekends, help connect kids to art.

Part of the Seattle Art Museum, the Olympic Sculpture Park is set over a nine-acre (4ha) space on Seattle’s waterfront. There are pieces by renowned sculptors Alexander Calder and Richard Serra, among others, so it’s the perfect place to come and admire some artwork. Or, even just to take a summer stroll in Downtown Seattle’s largest green space. The park also offers fantastic views of the city, notably the Space Needle, Puget Sound and the surrounding Olympic Mountains.