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…
Outdoors
The great outdoors in Seattle Southside is exactly that: great! Here are all kinds of outdoorsy inspirations, from boating to hiking.
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Outdoor Activities & Attractions
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…
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…
Duwamish Park
With 2.34-acres this park and salmon habitat restoration site includes 0.37 acres of mudflat, 0.47 acres of emergent marsh and 1.13 acres of riparian and…
Eight Diving
Located in Des Moines Washington we offer a full dive shop offering scuba diving gear, training and community for all levels of scuba divers.
Family Fun Center & Bullwinkle’s Restaurant
The activities, rides and attractions you’ll find at Family Fun Center Tukwila offer an endless array of opportunities to have FUN! Their indoor activities include…
Fort Dent Park
This is the largest park in Tukwila, spanning 54 acres. Considered the "go-to" park for many locals and families, Fort Dent offers many amenities, including…
Foster Golf Links
Occuping a unique site adjacent to the meandering Duwamish River, which surrounds 65% of the course. The 18 hole golf course plays just less than…
Foster Memorial Park
This nine-acre park is divided into three separate areas. The upper area, formerly known as Upper Foster Park, contains a small baseball field. The lower…
FRS Clipper
Check out the ONLY Seattle whale watching tours that leave direct from downtown at Pier 69! The Salish Sea is one of the world’s largest…
GOLFTEC
For golfers, who are looking for lessons, instruction, or custom golf club fittings, south of Seattle, in Tukwila, Renton and Tacoma, GOLFTEC Southcenter is the…
Grandview Off-Leash Dog Park
This 37 acre off-leash dog area is a cooperative effort and the first regional off leash area in South King County. Amenities include trails, fencing…
Hazelnut Park
Featuring 0.7 acres and located behind the historic old City Hall. The old city hall building is presently being used as a library. Facilities include…
Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden
This is a one-of-a-kind location showcasing some of the area’s most treasured gardens including the Seike Japanese Garden, the Celebration Rose Garden, and the Elda…
Hiram M. Chittenden Locks
The Locks are made up of 2 navigational Locks, a dam and spillway, a fish ladder, a botanical garden, and a regional visitor center. The…
Ikawa Park
Visit this park today! Situated nearby to the town hall Tukwila City Hall and the government office Cowlitz Indian Tride - Health & Human Services.
Interurban Trail
Linking Tukwila, Kent, Auburn, Algona, and Pacific along a near-straight 14 mile-long alignment following the historic Interurban Rail Line. To the north, the Interurban starts…
Island Adventures Whale Watching
Since our very first tour in 1996, Island Adventures has had some truly spectacular encounters on the water, but we can easily say, without hesitation…
Kiddy City Park
A small forested park in Des Moines that's a great destination for families with young children.
Kubota Garden
Featuring a stunning twenty acres of streams, waterfalls, ponds, rock outcroppings and an exceptionally rich and mature collection of plant material. The garden the result…
Macadam Winter Garden
Featureing a large variety of plants, shrubs, and trees that bloom year-round. A special interest in winter blooming plants makes Macadam Winter Garden a very…
McMicken Heights Park
Visit this park today! Check out these amenities: tennis court, pickleball court, picnic table, open area, play equipment
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
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Family Fun
Seattle Southside has a fun, laid-back style that makes it a natural for families, whether yours is into quiet strolls along the beach or the adventure of indoor skydiving.
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…
Cities
Three great cities, that’s what! The Seattle Southside consists of Tukwila, SeaTac and Des Moines, three hidden gems that have a lot to offer.
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.
Shopping & Wellness
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