Cecil Powell Park
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Attractions
When you make Seattle Southside your home base, you’ll be in the center of all the fun, whether you want to explore the outdoors, go indoor skydiving, hit the largest shopping center in the Pacific Northwest or treat your taste buds to a tour of chocolate!
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Chihuly Garden and Glass
This incredible exhibit features a comprehensive collection of Dale Chihuly's stunning glass art. The exhibition hall is a true work of art in itself, with…
City of Des Moines
Looking for a place to enjoy the stunning waters of the Pacific Northwest? Look no further than Des Moines! This scenic shoreline community is one…
City Sightseeing Seattle — The Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Discover Seattle’s most popular sights and attractions, from the Puget Sound waterfront to the Space Needle and virtually everything in between! With strategically located stops…
CityPass
Save 44% off admission to 5 of Seattle’s must-see attractions with Seattle CityPASS. You’ll skip most ticket lines, too. CityPASS ticket booklets are valid for…
Climate Pledge Arena
This isn't your average hockey and basketball arena. Climate Pledge Arena is home to both the Seattle Kraken of the NHL and the Seattle…
Codiga Park
This former dairy farm is now partially a park and partially a restored tidal wetland that provides shelter and food for wildlife like ospreys, great…
Columbia Center Sky View Observatory
Located on the 73rd floor of Columbia Center and standing over 900 feet tall and offers a 360 degree panoramic view of Downtown Seattle and…
Crestview Park
One of Tukwila’s most active dog parks – providing is a large dog play area and a small dog play area. Both are complete with…
Crystal Mountain
Take a scenic ride on the Mt. Rainier Gondola over meadows of wildflowers, and climb over 2,000 vertical feet to the summit of Crystal Mountain…
Crystal Springs Park
An 11-acre wooded park with a small network of meandering trails, tennis and basketball courts, a playground, and picnicking areas. The park preserves historic springs…
Customized Tours
These tours take you to the best sites in the Seattle area including delicious wine tastings at select boutique wineries, beautiful rural Pacific Northwest landscapes…
Defy
The world’s largest extreme air sports park is in Tukwila! What is an extreme air sports park, you ask? Imagine a huge, indoor free-running, trampoline…
Des Moines Beach Park
Breathtaking views, trails and beachcombing create experiences that will excite any visitor. Pick your pleasure at the park. Whether it's walking the trail, splashing in…
Des Moines Creek Trail
Hike along a steep-sided ravine with some highly eroded banks. Enjoy the deciduous forest with a few large trees, and appreciate the moss and ferns…
Des Moines Farmers Market
Featuring fresh produce, beautiful flowers, and local crafts. Purchase lunch from a vendor and enjoy it, while listening to live music and overlooking the Puget…
Des Moines Field House
The only full-log cabin in Washington State, was built in 1939 as part of a Depression-era recovery program. The House was designated as a King…
Des Moines Historical Society
Thousands of artifacts, images, and monographs these objects and pictures describe historical events, work, entertainment, and everyday living from homestead days in the 1870's to…
Des Moines Marina
This full service marina on majestic Puget Sound offers superior customer service to one-time visitors and long-term tenants. They have wet and dry moorage for…
Des Moines Memorial Park
The story of this park is intertwined with that of Mike Kelly, Highline’s first overland pioneer, and with the many twists and turns of “his&rdquo…
Des Moines Parks and Recreation
Pick your pleasure at the Des Moines Beach Park. Whether it's walking the trail, splashing in the water, or a picnic with a view, there's…
Des Moines Snack Shack
A local concession stand located on the water at Saltwater State Park, the Snack Shack offers both single and double kayak rentals, as well as…
Dimension XR
The region’s premier virtual experience center. With our expansive virtual gaming room, you can play, explore, and have fun with large groups of friends and…
Duwamish Hill Preserve
With 10.5 acre parcel of historical, cultural and ecological significant land in Tukwila. Thanks to the actions of many partners including the Friends of the…
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Explore Seattle Southside
Sightseeing
New to town? Looking for something cool to do? Here’s a list of places new (and old) that are worth exploring. Or, see it all with a guided tour.
Sports
Seattle Southside is a winner for sports fans.
History & Culture
Learn about the history and culture of the Seattle Southside region and surrounding areas.
Arts & Entertainment
From big-city entertainment to small-town family fun, you’ll be in the center of it all in Seattle Southside.
Family Fun
Get ready to immerse yourselves in the captivating world of Seattle Southside, where fun takes on a whole new creative dimension.
Outdoors
The great outdoors in Seattle Southside is exactly that: great! Here are all kinds of outdoorsy inspirations, from boating to hiking.
Shopping & Wellness
With more than 5 million square feet of shops, you can really shop 'til you drop.