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Meeting Planner Tip #3: Team Building Activities
How do you motivate your team? Surrender the ME for the WE! Teamwork makes the dream work! There is no…
How to Get Around Seattle Southside
With the cruise season here, an additional 1 million people will be traveling in and out of Seattle!
Day Trip: Seattle’s Historic Pike Place Market
Located on the Seattle Waterfront, Pike Place Market is a historic market that has been open for business since 1907…
Whale Watching Adventures in Washington State
Kristina, Rob, Ashley and Lindsey recently went on a whale watching adventure on the Puget Sound with the Island Adventure…
Meeting Planner Tip #2: Natural Lighting
Wouldn't it be wonderful for attendees to leave a meeting feeling revitalized? Maybe you've had a difficult time staying alert…
Seattle Thunderbirds Hockey Game
When a human body is checked against the boards you hear a resounding thud.
Sweet on Seattle Southside: The Best Chocolate Shops
What are the Four Best Places for Chocolate in Seattle Southside?
Meeting Planner Tip #1: Riding the Link Light Rail
Are you a meeting planning professional looking for an affordable and convenient location in the Seattle area for your attendees…
VIDEO: Rachel Horgan’s Experience in Seattle Southside
Rachel Horgan of SBI Association Management talks about how she utilized Seattle Southside RTA's complimentary planner services to make her…
VIDEO: Emily Houg Offers Advice to Meeting Planners
Emily Houg of Echo Events offers advice to planners looking to book meetings in the Pacific Northwest.
VIDEO: DeAnn Hartman Talks Seattle Southside
DeAnn Hartman of Hartmanagement Inc. talks about how Seattle Southside's location benefited her conference.
Top 10 Themes for Your Family Reunion in Seattle
Planning a family reunion can be stressful. Fortunately, the Greater Seattle Area is one of the top family reunion locations…
Planning the Anderson Family Reunion
Recently, our family held a special reunion in the Seattle Southside area. Our family reunion is every two (2) years…
Mid-Winter Break’s Dream
Mid-winter break is almost here! Doesn’t it seem like the first winter break was only a week ago? What are…
Family Dining in Seattle Southside
It’s easy to get lost in the independent, international dining scene of Seattle Southside, but it may not be what…
How to Avoid Seattle Traffic for Your Meeting’s Attendees
Seattle is notorious for its rain and rush hour traffic, when you combine the two, it's nearly impossible to get…
4 Destination Attributes to Look For When Planning a Sports Event
LOCATION. LOCATION. LOCATION.
Top 4 Desserts at Westfield Southcenter in Seattle Southside
With the wonderful weather we’re having in the greater Seattle area, dessert drinks are a must for a cool treat…
Itineraries
Itineraries
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Things to Do
Looking for fun things to do in Seattle? Some of the best things to do in Seattle are in Seattle Southside!
Food & Drink
Whether you’re in search of a restaurant near you, seafood restaurants, quaint café, Indian restaurants, family-friendly restaurants, Italian restaurants or fine dining, 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…
Meetings & Events
Home to a variety of versatile meeting space, great views, and diverse culture, Seattle Southside offers the complete—and convenient—package when planning an event or conference.