Things to Do
Looking for fun things to do in Seattle? Some of the best things to do in Seattle are in Seattle Southside!
Welcome to Seattle Southside
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It's time to explore, shop, or just relax at the beach - whatever you're into you'll find it all right here.
Plan the perfect trip to Seattle Southside. Discover fun things to do, the best hotels to stay, the great variety of food and drink options, and more. Seattle Southside is a fun and unique destination to visit as well as being a convenient and affordable place from which to explore one of the most unique areas in the Pacific Northwest.
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Food & Drink
Whether you’re in search of a restaurant near you, seafood restaurants, a quaint café, Indian restaurants, family-friendly restaurants, Italian restaurants or fine dining, with over 100 places to choose from you’ll find Seattle Southside ready to serve.
Where to Stay
Go ahead, stay an extra night.
Plan Your Trip
Only 15 minutes south of downtown Seattle and 20 minutes north of Tacoma, Seattle Southside is a happening hub that’s perfectly situated between urban attractions and natural wonders (not to mention near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport).
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Happy Hour Trail
Discover the Happy Hour Trail, a collection of 29 different locations serving up the happiest of hours in Seattle Southside.
Tukwila
In need of retail therapy? This community features more than five million square feet of shopping, from high-end buys, discount steals, household goods, boutique finds, beauty trends, outdoor gear, and more.
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Des Moines
The boating capital of the Pacific Northwest offers six miles of shoreline, public beaches, waterfront parks, fishing piers and top-notch restaurants—all within close proximity to downtown Seattle.
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SeaTac
Surrounding the airport, this city is a great place to rest and get a bite to eat. With over 30 hotels, you'll find the perfect accommodations to fit your travel style.
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Where to Celebrate Mother’s Day Near Seattle
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Best Places to Watch the Sunset In the Seattle Area
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Top 10 Happy Hours in Seattle Southside
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Upcoming Events
May 21 to Nov 2
Small Talk: All the dirt on growing mini-but-mighty trees
Small Talk brings the material of textbooks to life with 41 living trees! Bonsai—often described as a conversation between a person and a tree—is about…
May 21 to Dec 31
FREE Public Garden Tours
Join us at Kubota Garden for a FREE public tour! Learn about our garden's history, plants, and development. Tours are hosted every fourth Saturday of…
May 21 to Dec 21
Building Wonder: Bonsai Treehouses by Dave Creek
An extraordinary exhibition honoring the creative legacy of Dave Creek and his unique miniature treehouses nestled in deceased bonsai! Join us in honoring the creative…
May 21 to Dec 31
APOLLO: An acclaimed exhibit capturing the drama of the Space Race to the Moon
APOLLO: Now Open! The challenge of spaceflight drew upon the best and the brightest of a generation, and was the longest, most public and dramatic…
May 21 to Aug 31
Voces Latinas de Resiliencia Exhibicion
Join us for a collaborative exhibition! Voces Latinas de Resiliencia Exhibicion (Latin Voices of Resilience Exhibit) highlights the life stories of five Latina migrant women…
May 21 to May 31
May Concerts
Share these concerts with family & friends at Climate Pledge Arena! 5/1/2025: Disturbed - The Sickness 25th Anniversary5/16/2025: J Balvin5/17/2025: Simple Minds: Alive & Kicking Tour 2025