Entries Tagged as 'Places'

Des Moines

City of Des Moines Website
Des Moines Parks and Recreation
Chamber of Commerce
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  • Bjorneby Auto Rebuild
  • Northwest Emergency Training
  • The Soggy Doggy

Jet Ski Known as the Waterfront Community downtown Des Moines has a direct view of the Puget Sound.
The Des Moines Marina, many restaurants, gift shops, and personal service providers make this community a treat for residents and visitors.

Normandy Park

City of Normandy Park Website

A Walk Along Puget Sound With densely wooded hillsides and natural streams flowing to the Puget Sound, Normandy Park is a gracious residential community. Its condensed business district features award winning restaurants and merchants who support home and family.

Tukwila

City of Tukwila Website
Seattle Southside Visitor Information
Tukwila Community Center
Tukwila School District
Museum of Flight

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City of TukwilaTukwila means “Wild Hazelnut”. Nestled in the Kent Valley this city has more retail shopping space than any other area in the State of Washington. Yet it maintains a small town feel for its residents and has demonstrated its extraordinary concern for the environment by becoming the first city in Washington State to be certified as a Backyard Wildlife Habitat by the National Wildlife Federation.

SeaTac

City of SeaTac Website
SWKCC
Community Center
SeaTac Airport
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DoubleTree HotelThe City of SeaTac lies along the eastside of Seattle Tacoma International Airport.  It is an ideal location for conventions and has a thriving residential community.

Tyee High School, the city’s only high school, has won many awards for its Academy of Travel and Tourism, business studies and band programs.

Federal Way

City of Federal Way Website
Chamber of Commerce
Federal Way Public Schools
Community Web Site
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Sailing off Redondo BeachFederal Way offers 8 miles of Puget Sound waterfront, a thriving business community and tourist attractions such as Enchanted Village/Wild Waves, the world renowned Pacific Rim Bonsai Collection, Rhododendron Botanical Garden and SeaTac Mall.

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Renton

City of Renton Website
Renton Chamber of Commerce
Renton Parks
King County Journal
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City of RentonLocated on the south end of Lake Washington, Renton is home to attractions like the Burke Museum and the Spirit of Washington Dinner Train. Local parks like Gene Coulon provide outdoor activities (water, tennis, play equipment, walking trail and swimming) for residents and visitors. The city has a strong business core including several large car dealerships. In addition, it has been undergoing significant improvements at the Piazza.

Burien

City of Burien Website
Christmas Shopping
Discover Burien
Highline Times

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With three art galleries, a performing arts center, a live theatre troupe, a community art center, an annual art walk and a summer festival that features artisans, Burien has a well deserved reputation as being home to many artists representing many genres.

In addition, Burien has a very generous business community which actively supports over seven public events each year and a Thursday Farmers’ Market from May 15th through October 2nd from 11 am to 6 pm on 4th Avenue between SW 152nd and SW 150th in Downtown Burien.

Seattle

Area Attractions

City of Seattle Website

The Seattle Times

The Seattle Post-Intelligencer

University of Washington

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Pike Place MarketSeattle is full of paradoxes. While it is rich in history it also buzzes with innovation, energy and excitement.

The waterfront, Pike’s Place Market, Seattle Center, great shopping and many art and theatre venues make this city a tourist destination as well as a great place to live and work.

West Seattle

West Seattle Chamber Website
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LighthouseWest Seattle offers beautiful views of Puget Sound and the Seattle waterfront.

Alki Beach is a favorite destination for area joggers, roller bladers, volley ball players, sunbathers, and waders.

Residents and visitors love the award winning bakery, burger joint, and view restaurants.

Ballard

Ballard Chamber of Commerce
Ballard News-Tribune

Ballards LocksFirst settled 150 years ago, Ballard reflects its Scandinavian roots. It has small artsy shops, the Hiram M. Chittenden locks and waterfront parks along Salmon Bay and Shilshole Bay.
Located just minutes Northwest of downtown Seattle, this warm community delights residents and visitors.
On Sundays from May 5 through November 3rd Ballard Farmers Market operates from 10am to 4 pm in the US Bank Lot at 22nd Ave NW and NW 56th Street.