Seattle Southside Staycation Itinerary Ideas
Need to get away but don’t have the time to venture too far from home? A Seattle Southside Staycation is the perfect option.
Seattle Southside is full of hidden and unexpected gems to keep families, couples or friends enchanted. Looking for your staycation inspiration? We've got some staycation ideas for everyone.
Family Mini-Getaway
Families looking for a nearby escape will love the many hotels with indoor or outdoor pools. The kids can stay occupied for hours, and when they are ready to venture out, there are so many places to visit like the Family Fun Center for kids of all ages to play mini golf, bumper boats, batting cages, laser tag, and other arcade games. Seattle Southside is the bowling capital of the Northwest, so any fans of the pastime will find a perfect venue to perfect their throw. Still have energy to burn? Sky Zone, the world’s largest indoor trampoline court, is the place to release the wiggles. With ninja warrior-style obstacle courses, bounce rooms, and dodgeball courts, the kids are sure to leave exhausted but happy.
For your second day, start out with an early morning matinee at AMC Theatres in Westfield Southcenter. Then enjoy lunch at the food court or hit up kid-pleasing Olive Garden, or Bahama Breeze. Then venture out to The Museum of Flight to experience the magic of flight.
Friend Reunion
Reconnect with your bestie on a friends' staycation. The Spa at Cedarbrook Lodge will provide the relaxing time to unwind as you get manicure or pedicures and catch up together. Head to Westfield Southcenter to find the perfect addition to your wardrobe and then grab happy hour at one the many nearby restaurants. Don’t forget to get your chocolate fix on a factory tour at Seattle Chocolate with tons of tasty samples and a gift shop that fulfills all your chocolatey dreams.
If you are more into sports or games be sure to catch a Major League Rugby game at Starfire Sports and cheer on the two-time champs, Seattle Seawolves. Afterward head to Buffalo Wild Wings to catch any game on the many TVs. If gaming is more your style, check out Dimension XR for interactive virtual laser tag, Waterland Arcade for all the vintage arcade games from your youth, or Legacy Gaming for PC or console gaming.
Romantic Couple's Retreat
Need a romantic getaway close to home? Book a romance package at one of the many hotels, and enjoy roses, champagne and each other’s company. To reconnect, start with a walk through the Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden. Then, dine on locally sourced delicacies at the urban oasis Copperleaf Restaurant, or watch sailboats coming and going at Des Moines Beach Park and grab a glass of wine and enjoy the sunset at Quarterdeck. Get your blood pumping and heart racing with a thrilling activity to bring the two of you closer. Bond over exhilaration of indoor skydiving at iFly Indoor Skydiving.
Get the Most Out of Your Staycation
No matter who's coming with you on your staycation, you're sure to find what you want without spending an arm and a leg when you stay in Seattle Southside. Want even more savings? With the Seattle Southside Savings Pass, you can get deals at attractions, hotels, and restaurants all over Seattle Southside. Best of all? It's free!
Seattle Southside Savings Pass
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