The once-sleepy University Village was renovated into the best mall (although outdoors) for shopping with kids in Seattle. Casually dressed moms wearing very good shoes wander the grounds with toddlers in tow. Upscale shops and restaurants line shaded sidewalks and fountain courtyards fitted with plenty of tables and benches for stopping. A popular outdoor playground for little kids sits at the center of the mall.
Children's stores (or stores that carry children's items) include GapKids/BabyGap, Hanna Andersson, Kids' Club, Sole Food, and Village Maternity. Stop by storytime at Barnes & Noble, or schedule the kids for a haircut at The Hair Chair. A Pottery Barn Kids opened in late 2002, and children's furnishings store The Land of Nod opened in May 2003.
Family-friendly restaurants are scattered throughout the mall, including Atlas Foods, the always-reliable World Wrapps, Johnny Rockets, and Ben & Jerry's ice cream.
getting there:
From I-5: Exit at Highway 520 East, then at Montlake Boulevard. Turn left onto Montlake and cross the drawbridge. Continue forward through two traffic lights, passing Husky Stadium on your right. Follow Montlake until you see signs for 25th Avenue NE. Turn slightly left onto 25th and follow the signs to University Village. Public transportation: Served by Metro bus routes 25,31,68,74,75. Parking: Ample free lot parking.
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