Guidebook for Federal Way

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Guidebook for Federal Way

Sightseeing

Boardwalk along the beach, a great place to rent kayaks or watch the sunset over the water.
10 locals recommend
Redondo Beach Dr S
Redondo Beach Drive South
10 locals recommend
Boardwalk along the beach, a great place to rent kayaks or watch the sunset over the water.
Popular Seattle beach with a long trail that you can walk/bike.
60 locals recommend
Alki Beach Park Bathhouse Lawn Outdoor Event Space
2701 Alki Ave SW
60 locals recommend
Popular Seattle beach with a long trail that you can walk/bike.
Great park with lots of hiking trails and a beautiful beach
57 locals recommend
Dash Point State Park
5700 SW Dash Point Rd
57 locals recommend
Great park with lots of hiking trails and a beautiful beach
Located on Puget Sound overlooking Commencement Bay, this historic lighthouse is a great place to visit and learn about Seattle's rich marine history
Points Northeast Historical
201 Tulalip St NE
Located on Puget Sound overlooking Commencement Bay, this historic lighthouse is a great place to visit and learn about Seattle's rich marine history
Watch bald eagles soar over the Sound or enjoy local events at this Washington State park
41 locals recommend
Saltwater State Park
25205 8th Pl S
41 locals recommend
Watch bald eagles soar over the Sound or enjoy local events at this Washington State park
Ascending to 14,410 feet above sea level, Mt Rainier stands as an icon in the Washington landscape. An active volcano with beautiful alpine landscapes, this is sure to be a memorable experience
607 locals recommend
Mount Rainier National Park
607 locals recommend
Ascending to 14,410 feet above sea level, Mt Rainier stands as an icon in the Washington landscape. An active volcano with beautiful alpine landscapes, this is sure to be a memorable experience
A scenic park located on the shores of Lake Tapps
8 locals recommend
Lake Tapps Park
2022 198th Ave E
8 locals recommend
A scenic park located on the shores of Lake Tapps
Great place for a hike to the top and a rewarding view
73 locals recommend
Rattlesnake Lake
73 locals recommend
Great place for a hike to the top and a rewarding view
Great view of Seattle. If you get the opportunity, make a reservation for the restaurant at the top of the Space Needle for amazing views throughout dinner.
1748 locals recommend
Space Needle
400 Broad St
1748 locals recommend
Great view of Seattle. If you get the opportunity, make a reservation for the restaurant at the top of the Space Needle for amazing views throughout dinner.
Beautiful Chihuly glass sculptures and a garden - some of it is inside and some is outside. A great place to visit in any weather!
723 locals recommend
Chihuly Garden and Glass
305 Harrison St
723 locals recommend
Beautiful Chihuly glass sculptures and a garden - some of it is inside and some is outside. A great place to visit in any weather!
Pike Place Market is one of Seattle's iconic sites. Watch them tossing fresh fish, buy some flowers or local crafts, and see some of the oddities like a wall of gum, a bronze pig, etc.
2310 locals recommend
Pike Place Market
1531 Western Ave
2310 locals recommend
Pike Place Market is one of Seattle's iconic sites. Watch them tossing fresh fish, buy some flowers or local crafts, and see some of the oddities like a wall of gum, a bronze pig, etc.

Food Scene

Dine at the top of the Space Needle for a breathtaking view of downtown Seattle. Let us know if we can make reservations for you in advance -- they fill up quickly!
1748 locals recommend
Space Needle
400 Broad St
1748 locals recommend
Dine at the top of the Space Needle for a breathtaking view of downtown Seattle. Let us know if we can make reservations for you in advance -- they fill up quickly!
Located in Cedarbrook Lodge, this restaurant has a huge stone fireplace and a modern take on classic cuisine.
6 locals recommend
Copperleaf Restaurant
18525 36th Ave S
6 locals recommend
Located in Cedarbrook Lodge, this restaurant has a huge stone fireplace and a modern take on classic cuisine.
Enjoy the beautiful view from this popular, locally owned waterfront restaurant dedicated to giving guests a truly Northwest dining experience
53 locals recommend
Anthony's HomePort Des Moines
421 S 227th St
53 locals recommend
Enjoy the beautiful view from this popular, locally owned waterfront restaurant dedicated to giving guests a truly Northwest dining experience
Pacific NW seafood, steaks & pasta served in an elegant dining room with sweeping Sound views
26 locals recommend
Cliff House Restaurant
6300 Marine View Dr
26 locals recommend
Pacific NW seafood, steaks & pasta served in an elegant dining room with sweeping Sound views
For amazing salmon and great views of Lake Union, this classic has been around for many decades. You are sure to enjoy the dining experience. Great menu and wine list and impeccable service.
81 locals recommend
Ivar's Fish Bar
401 NE Northlake Way
81 locals recommend
For amazing salmon and great views of Lake Union, this classic has been around for many decades. You are sure to enjoy the dining experience. Great menu and wine list and impeccable service.
The original Starbucks -- yes, the first one. If you are a Starbucks coffee fan, this is a great place to stop while you're near Pike Place.
550 locals recommend
Starbucks
1912 Pike Pl
550 locals recommend
The original Starbucks -- yes, the first one. If you are a Starbucks coffee fan, this is a great place to stop while you're near Pike Place.

Entertainment & Activities

A great zoo in an even more beautiful park filled with rhododendron gardens and a Japanese garden.
338 locals recommend
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
5400 N Pearl St
338 locals recommend
A great zoo in an even more beautiful park filled with rhododendron gardens and a Japanese garden.
A thrilling water park located south of Seattle
93 locals recommend
Wild Waves Theme and Water Park
36201 Enchanted Pkwy S
93 locals recommend
A thrilling water park located south of Seattle

Drinks & Nightlife

The Scotch and Vine, true to its namesake, is best known for its selection of over 175 single malt scotches, over 250 whiskeys from around the world. Go here for the drinks or the food.
8 locals recommend
The Scotch and Vine
22341 Marine View Dr S
8 locals recommend
The Scotch and Vine, true to its namesake, is best known for its selection of over 175 single malt scotches, over 250 whiskeys from around the world. Go here for the drinks or the food.
This bicycle-themed atmosphere and open-air bar or family dining room awaits. Featuring craft beer and great happy hour appetizers and pizza, this is the perfect neighborhood pub atmosphere
29 locals recommend
Hub Stadium District
203 Tacoma Ave S
29 locals recommend
This bicycle-themed atmosphere and open-air bar or family dining room awaits. Featuring craft beer and great happy hour appetizers and pizza, this is the perfect neighborhood pub atmosphere

Arts & Culture

Enjoy a show at local Centerstage Theatre with entertainment for all ages
Centerstage Theatre
3200 SW Dash Point Rd
Enjoy a show at local Centerstage Theatre with entertainment for all ages
Watch the Seahawks!
386 locals recommend
Lumen Field
800 Occidental Ave S
386 locals recommend
Watch the Seahawks!

Everything Else

Enjoy a round of golf or visit the driving range and pro shop at Twin Lakes Golf & Country Club
Twin Lakes Golf and Country Club
3583 SW 320th St
Enjoy a round of golf or visit the driving range and pro shop at Twin Lakes Golf & Country Club
Gas Works park offers picturesque views of the Seattle skyline. In summer, you'll find people sitting on the south lawn enjoying picnics. Parking is free and it's a great place to walk around.
860 locals recommend
Gas Works Park
2101 N Northlake Way
860 locals recommend
Gas Works park offers picturesque views of the Seattle skyline. In summer, you'll find people sitting on the south lawn enjoying picnics. Parking is free and it's a great place to walk around.

Shopping

Great place to shop at outlet prices!
34 locals recommend
The Outlet Collection Seattle
1101 Outlet Collection Way
34 locals recommend
Great place to shop at outlet prices!