Family Reunion Itinerary Ideas

Seattle Southside features the perfect backdrop for extraordinary and memorable family reunions.

There are dozens of hotels near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), offering not only convenience but much lower rates (on average) than you'd find in downtown Seattle. Add in hundreds of restaurants, attractions, and parks, and you'll have plenty to do for your family reunion.

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"During our planning stages we received a complimentary Travel Planner from the RTA, which helped us immensely in planning our reunion."
- The Anderson Family

Day 1 - Settle In and Catch Up Over a Meal

Reconnect While You Retreat

Seattle Southside offers a variety of hotels and venues for your reunion with the relatives. From the Hampton Inn & Suites Seattle-Airport/28th Ave. in SeaTac to the Home2 Suites by Hilton Seattle Airport in Tukwila, you’ll find accommodating suites for your family’s group size, complimentary breakfast, and pool access, all conveniently located for family reunion fun. For an added bonus of Seattle Southside scenery, the 18 acres of beautifully landscaped lawns at Cedarbrook Lodge offer your family reunion picturesque gathering space with great amenities, free shuttle services, and a wonderful staff in all departments.

Plan a Lively Group Dinner

Catch up with the family during your first night of the reunion with a festive meal. We suggest booking a private room at a restaurant that caters to groups. Get in the Pacific Northwest spirit at Duke's Seafood Restaurant, where you can rent out one of several private and semi-private dining rooms and feast on fresh seafood dishes such as prawns, salmon, and chowder. Or check out Max's Restaurant, which serves Filipino comfort food and has a semi-private room.

Day 2: Brunch, Attractions, and More

Rise & Shine with Brunch

Continue the fun with an extravagant brunch at 13 Coins, a refined yet casual restaurant that's been serving the area since 1967. It has plenty of seating, and an extensive menu with lots of classic breakfast staples. Kids will be content and grown-ups will feel pampered. You can also check out our Guide to the Best Spots for Brunch in Seattle Southside for more ideas.

Gather at the Center of Fun—Literally!

Plan some fun for your family rendezvous at Family Fun Center & Bullwinkle's Restaurant. Groups can book event space at the 9-acre amusement park that features indoor and outdoor rides, games, and attractions for people of all ages. Open year-round, rain or shine, and located next door to the Comfort Suites Seattle Airport Hotel, the venue also offers group packages that include available room rentals, catering, A/V services, complimentary breakfasts, and pool access.

Dinner with a Side of Fun

If the weather is nice, take the crew to Foster Golf Links for a round of golf, then stay on-site to grab BBQ at Billy Baroo's Smokehouse & Grill, which offers plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. If you're here in the cooler months, skip the golf and enjoy a feast at Mizuki Buffet—an all-you-can-eat buffet offering something for every member of your family.

Day 3 - Make Lasting Memories at Unique Attractions

Fly High

Start your third day off with breakfast at your hotel so that you can save time for an action-packed day of attractions. Then, visit The Museum of Flight—a top attraction that doubles as a unique event venue. Tour more than 175 air and spacecraft, flight simulators, interactive exhibits, and more. You can even eat lunch at the museum's cafe. Continue the flying theme with an indoor skydiving experience at iFLY Seattle, which offers group packages. Or, head to Round1 Bowling & Amusement for bowling, arcade games, and private karaoke (where there is also food available for purchase).

If you have time, spend the afternoon at Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden—a perfect place to take a commemorative family photo. (Explore Seattle Southside can help you find a professional photographer if needed).

Pictured: The Great Gallery at the Museum of Flight.

After all of that excitement, bring the family to dine at Grazie Ristorante for a classic Italian dish in a family-style setting. Everyone will love the dessert tray.

With that, your reunion comes to a close...until next time!

Reunion Experiences Families Remember Forever

While the fun in Seattle Southside may be over, the excitement for planning your family reunion’s return to Seattle Southside next year can begin again.

Military Reunion group photo next to US Air Force jet in Seattle

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