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Des Moines Public Art Trail
Tour public art in the waterfront city of Des Moines.
Maury Island UFO Incident Mural
In June of 1947, weeks before the infamous Roswell incident, Fred Crisman and Harold Dahl had a close encounter off the shores of Des Moines. Allegedly, a group of UFOs rained down…
Itineraries
We've created a few suggested itineraries to kick-start your planning. Use them to generate ideas and customize one to make it your own.
Mix & Match Microadventures
Create your perfect Seattle Southside adventure by combining different microadventures.
Seattle Southside Scenes Trail
The Seattle Southside Scenes Trail provides you with a curiously wonderful guide through the art, history, and cultural scenes of Seattle Southside. Learn in-depth what makes these locations special with fun videos…
Orca Watching: A Killer Good Time
Seeing the resident orcas (also known as killer whales) is a uniquely Puget Sound experience, and when you stay in…
10 of the Best Trails, Parks & Beaches in Seattle Southside
Explore the Great Outdoors in Seattle Southside!
New Developments & Renovations
Nov 21, 2023
Sweet New Additions at SEA
SEA welcomes new local, women-owned companies to its small business kiosk program. Traveling through A Concourse at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is now even sweeter with the arrival of Lowrider Cookie Company…
Oct 25, 2023
New Performance Venue: The Roadhouse
The Roadhouse is a live performance space sponsored by the Sound Transit Art Program (“STart”) at the Angle Lake Station’s architecturally distinctive garage. It anchors a music and audio program focused on…
Oct 17, 2023
Westfield Southcenter Mall Announces: Restaurant Row
Fifteen new restaurants and retailers will be coming to the Tukwila site, according to a press release.
Sep 29, 2023
Port Sets Budget for Overhaul of SEA Airport Concourse
The Port of Seattle Commission approved a final budget of $399 million for the next major upgrade to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport’s main terminal.
Sep 27, 2023
SEA Grows International Gateway with Lufthansa Service to Munich
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is growing its global connections with a new nonstop service to Munich, Germany by Lufthansa, beginning May 30, 2024. Lufthansa has been among SEA's longest-serving international carriers, having…
Aug 1, 2023
SEA Airport Among Airports with Fewest Delays
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport ranked among the top five airports with the fewest delays, according to a recent study conducted by Cabin Crew HQ.
Jul 31, 2023
All-Gender Restroom Opens at SEA
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) today marked the opening of its first multi-user, all-gender restroom to give guests more flexibility and accessibility to restrooms that fit their travel needs.
Jun 26, 2023
The Power of LED: Reduced Emissions, Lower Costs, Longer Life
Things are looking a little brighter as the Port of Seattle upgrades all building lighting to high-efficiency LED (Light Emitting Diode) lamps, which will have positive environmental, financial, and health benefits for…
Jun 6, 2023
Seattle Southside Takes Over Airport Link Light Rail Station
Explore Seattle Southside welcomes everyone passing through the Airport Link Light Rail Station to vibrant, diverse Seattle Southside.
Sep 1, 2022
Des Moines Theater Renovations
On Aug. 8, 2022, Partner/General Manager Ben Anderson was generous enough to give us a personal tour of the under-construction Des Moines Theater. Construction work is ongoing on the site, with workers…
Jul 19, 2022
182 Seatac Units Plus Hotel Finally Gain City Approval
The city of SeaTac has approved a hotel and apartment project at 17300 International Blvd., almost immediately east of the airport.
Transportation Highlights
Top 10 Direct Flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
Only take nonstop flights? You can travel all over the world from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport with no layovers. Here's our…
Get to know our People on the Bus!
The City of SeaTac is way more than just a home to one of nation’s top airports—it’s also home to a beautifully diverse population representing an array of cultures, remarkable people, and…
Seattle Airport Hotels with Shuttle
Oct 24, 2022
2022 Cruise Season Supports Economic Recovery
Over one-million passengers in 2022 points to strong future of growth in Alaska cruise market.
Suggested Itineraries
Go-Karts & Football: How to Turn Game Day into Game Weekend
Whether you're a faithful 12 or here to root for the other team, watching football games from Lumen Field …
52 Microadventures in 52 Weeks
Seattle Southside is full of incredible sights, activities, eats, and more. With so many places to explore, where do you…
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