Weekend excursions

The Spirit of Washington

- Web site: www.spiritofwashingtondinnertrain.com/

- Phone: 800-876-7245

- Where: Renton depot, 625 S. Fourth St., Renton

- When: October through May: Tuesdays through Fridays, 6:30 p.m.; Saturdays, noon and 6:30 p.m.; Sundays, noon and 5:30 p.m.

- Cost per person: Parlor seating for dinner, $59.99, lunch/brunch, $49.99; dome seating, $69.99 and $59.99; murder mystery train (parlor level only), $74.99 (call for dates offered); children 12 and under free on regular dinner train.

- What's special: Railroad nostalgia and nice views of Lake Washington, Bellevue, and Woodinville (best for adults).

Washington State History Museum

- Web site: www. wshs.org

- Phone: 253-272-3500

- Where: 1911 Pacific Ave., Tacoma

- Hours: Sept. 4 to March 24: Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sundays, noon to 5 p.m.

- Cost: Adults, $7; kids 6-17, $5; kids under 5 are free. Thursdays from 5 to 8 p.m. free for everyone.

- What's special: New interactive history lab; history of Washington dioramas (all ages)

The Grand Cinema

- Web site: www.grandcinema.com

- Phone: 253-593-4474

- Where: 606 South Fawcett Ave., Tacoma

- Cost: Tickets: $6.50 adults; $4.50 before 6 p.m.

- What's special: Quality nonmainstream films in a relaxed atmosphere (best for adults).

Experience Music Project

- Web site: www.emplive.com

- Phone: 206- 367-5483

- Where: Seattle Center

- Hours: Sundays to Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.

- Cost: Adults, $19.95; seniors and military, $15.95; youth (13-17), $15.95; children (7-12), $14.95; 6 and under, free.

- What's special: Rock music history experienced through dazzling interactive displays (all ages, though a bit pricey for entire families).

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