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Point Defiance Park & Garden

Among the 20 largest urban parks in the United States, the 696-acre Point Defiance Park is a popular destination for about two million people each year. Natural forest, saltwater beaches and spectacular views offer numerous possibilities for recreation, education and communing with nature.

This attraction is located about 14.0 miles from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

Duration	:	about 2 hours
Hours	:	The park is open from sunrise to approximately half an hour after sunset.
Features	:	Handicapped Accessible
Phone	:	253-305-1000
Website	:	http://www.metroparkstacoma.org

Nearby Hotels

Elsie's Bay Manor Bed and Breakfast
A handsome, turn of the century, three story red brick house with stunning views of the Olympic Mountains and Puget Sound. 9.8 miles
Travel Inn Motel
10.8 miles
Des Moines Marina Inn
The only hotel in downtown Des Moines, WA with a view of the Puget Sound. 11.2 miles

Nearby Restaurants

Torero's Mexican Restaurant
Serving you for over 25 years, Ted and Maria Rodriguez (originally from Cuautla, Jalisco Mexico) make freshness and quality ingredients a part of every recipe on the menu. 9.2 miles
Salty's at Redondo Beach Seafood Grill
Best Seafood Restaurant & Steakhouse in South Seattle, the landmark Salty's at Redondo Beach entices you with spectacular Puget Sound waterfront views, award-winning Northwest Seafood Cuisine and friendly service. 9.6 miles
Anthony's Homeport - Des Moines Marina
Fresh Pacific Northwest seafood on the Puget Sound waterfront. 11.0 miles

Nearby Shops

Brown & Haley Factory Outlet
Visit confectionary history to learn about, sample and buy the tasty treat, Almond Roca. 6.2 miles
Rhododendron Botanical Garden & Gift Shop
RSF is a non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation, research, cultivation, & public display of Rhododendron species. It provides education & serves as a unique resource for gardening communities worldwide. 10.3 miles
Moxies Powder House
10.6 miles

Nearby Attractions

Fort Nisqually Living History Museum
Travel back in time with us and experience life in Washington Territory during the fur trade era. 0.0 miles
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
Visit the zoo with a view! 0.0 miles
Puget Sound Sailing
Puget Sound Sailing Institute caters to small groups of up to 6 for relaxing sails on beautiful Puget Sound. 4.6 miles

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