Things to Do
Looking for fun things to do in Seattle? Some of the best things to do in Seattle are in Seattle Southside!
Welcome to Seattle Southside
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It's time to explore, shop, or just relax at the beach - whatever you're into you'll find it all right here.
Plan the perfect trip to Seattle Southside. Discover fun things to do, the best hotels to stay, the great variety of food and drink options, and more. Seattle Southside is a fun and unique destination to visit as well as being a convenient and affordable place from which to explore one of the most unique areas in the Pacific Northwest.
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Food & Drink
Whether you’re in search of a restaurant near you, seafood restaurants, a quaint café, Indian restaurants, family-friendly restaurants, Italian restaurants or fine dining, with over 100 places to choose from 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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport).
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Bubble Tea Trail
Discover the Bubble Tea Trail, a collection of 22 different tea shops serving up the sweetest bubble tea in Seattle Southside.
Tukwila
In need of retail therapy? This community features more than five million square feet of shopping, from high-end buys, discount steals, household goods, boutique finds, beauty trends, outdoor gear, and more.
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Des Moines
The boating capital of the Pacific Northwest offers six miles of shoreline, public beaches, waterfront parks, fishing piers and top-notch restaurants—all within close proximity to downtown Seattle.
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SeaTac
Surrounding the airport, this city is a great place to rest and get a bite to eat. With over 30 hotels, you'll find the perfect accommodations to fit your travel style.
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Upcoming Events
Sep 28, 2024 to Jan 12
Home Beyond Earth: TESSERAE Space Habitat Pavilion
The Museum’s Home Beyond Earth exhibit expands its orbit and invites visitors to enter a futuristic life-size space station module—the TESSERAE Space Habitat Pavilion! This…
Jan 13 to Nov 3
“Skating the Edge” Exhibitions
Learn about our museum's unique fusion of bonsai and skate culture. As we reflect on our first ten years as an independent non-profit organization, we…
Jan 13 to Nov 2
Small Talk: All the dirt on growing mini-but-mighty trees
Small Talk brings the material of textbooks to life with 41 living trees Bonsai—often described as a conversation between a person and a tree—is about…
Jan 13 to Jan 31
Sparkling Tea
In celebration of the New Year, join us at "the Merc" for a Sparkling Afternoon Tea! Celebrate the New Year ALL MONTH at "the Merc"…
Jan 7
Local Art Showcase
Join us for our annual Local Art Showcase at the SeaTac Community Center! This is an opportunity for artists of all ages to submit their…
Jan 13 to Feb 15
Van Gogh Winter Scene, Valentines Day, and more!
Sip down and paint. It's good for your heart. Admission buys you single admission, a 16'' x 20'' canvas, 2 hours of entertaining instruction &mdash…