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THINGS TO DO 12 WHAT TO EAT 44 WHERE TO STAY 60 2017 Travel Planner EXPERIENCE CHOCOLATE FIRSTHAND 16 The Museum of Flight 22 Day Trips 38 Dine Around the World 46 seattlesouthside.com I SEATTLE SOUTHSIDE 1 Trust the locals to fill your Seattle bucket list. Download the free See It All app for exclusive ticket packages, hand-picked deals, and insider tips to experience the city like never before. 2 SEATTLE SOUTHSIDE I seattlesouthside.com Welcome to Seattle’s Backyard, Seattle Southside! Including the cities of Des Moines, SeaTac, and Tukwila, Seattle Southside serves as the centrally located gateway to the entire region for practical travelers, like you! There is, of course, great shopping and a huge selection of restaurant and hotel options in the immediate area. But while you’re here, you can also choose from an incredible variety of fun and interesting things to do, including The Museum of Flight, Des Moines Beach Park, Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden, Seattle Chocolates, and iFLY Seattle Indoor Skydiving. Seattle Southside’s location in Western Washington makes it easy for visitors to explore the greater Northwest. This idyllic location is just 15 minutes south of downtown Seattle, home to Pike Place Market, the Space Needle, and world-class sporting events, restaurants, and culture. Seattle Southside is also 20 minutes north of Tacoma, famous for its museum district with the Tacoma Museum of Glass and Lemay—America’s Car Museum. Your Seattle Southside journey begins on the following pages. We have created this magazine to share the vast diversity of experiences for any traveler. There’s something for everyone, so when you’re ready, get your trip started by exploring SeattleSouthside.com, calling 877.885.9452, or visiting our Visitor Centers—one is located one block east of the Link light rail station at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and another is inside Westfield Southcenter shopping mall. Come stay and play in Seattle’s Backyard, Seattle Southside! Katherine Kertzman President & CEO Seattle Southside Regional Tourism Authority 3100 S 176th Street Seattle, WA 98188 seattlesouthside.com I SEATTLE SOUTHSIDE 3 NEIGHBORHOODS Marina and Beach Community If beaches, parks, and seafood are on your list, point yourself in the direction of the Seattle beach community of Des Moines. From stunning views of the Olympic Mountains, and gorgeous sunsets on the Des Moines pier, to paddleboarding, trail walking, Southside beachcombing, and scuba diving, this beach community is great for seeing some breathtaking outdoor sites during your stay. This quaint community also has a variety of Communities unique eateries and boutique shopping. Seattle Southside is made up of three distinct communities that cater to many different interests; together, they make the Southside special and unique. Looking for shopping? Check! Got an itch for a quaint waterfront town with boutiques, kayaking, and scenic views? Check! Need some help connecting to all the neighboring sites or just looking for a place to hang your hat for a few days? Double check! 4 SEATTLE SOUTHSIDE I seattlesouthside.com Hospitality Community If you land at Sea-Tac International Airport, you’re in the heart of Seattle Southside’s hospitality community. This diverse community contains the majority of the hotels in the Seattle Southside as well the largest availability of rental cars in the state. Aside from a cozy place to lay your head, this community is also home to several parks, international cuisine, and the Seattle Southside Visitor Center. What’s more welcoming than that? Retail and Entertainment Community In need of some retail therapy? This community features more than five million square feet of shopping, ranging from high- end buys to discount steals, household goods to boutique finds, and beauty trends to outdoor gear. If adventure and entertainment are more your style, there are plenty of activities in this community to keep you busy. From high- speed thrill seeking, to fun, exciting games, to a nice spot to catch the latest flick and even a brewery and tap room, you are sure to stay busy here! seattlesouthside.com I SEATTLE SOUTHSIDE 5 6 SEATTLE SOUTHSIDE I seattlesouthside.com Contents Sections 64 Neighborhoods ...........................4 Things to Do .............................. 12 What to Eat ................................44 Where to Stay............................60 Area Information .....................64 22 Features Shop & Relax ............................. 14 Experience Chocolate ............ 16 The Museum of Flight ...........22 International Dining...............46 Itineraries 48 Pacific Northwest .................... 10 Family Fun ................................ 18 Great Outdoors ..........................36 Foodie Fanatic ..........................48 seattlesouthside.com I SEATTLE SOUTHSIDE 7 We are here to make your job easier! Experience Firmly established as one of the Pacific Northwest’s Seattle Southside Regional Tourism Authority (RTA) is the official destination marketing premier destinations for the practical traveler, Seattle organization for South Seattle. The organization is responsible for competitively marketing the Southside has all of the comforts of home just a stone’s area as an ideal travel destination for leisure and Washington’s business travelers who wish to explore Western throw away from everything in Western Washington. Washington and an idyllic place for meeting and event planners to hold their events. The Seattle Southside RTA is funded by a self-assessed hotel fund and supported by a lodging tax from the cities of SeaTac, Tukwila, and Des Moines. Seattle Southside represents 50 hotels and nearly 8,000 hotel rooms, more than 100 full- Great Outdoors service restaurants, and more than 5 million Visit our square feet of shopping. These attributes combine to make this region the perfect home Tourist Information base for leisure travelers, business travelers, and meeting and event attendees to experience Centers for: Seattle and the Pacific Northwest. President & CEO • Maps, brochures & Katherine Kertzman sightseeing guides Vice President Marketing & Communications Ashley Comar • Advice on Vice President Sales & Services Meagan McGuire w from entertainment options Vie f re Main Visitor Center lo The main Visitor Center is located one block east o of the Airport Light Rail Station, near Seattle- k • Attractions & Tacoma International Airport. o sightseeing tickets 3100 S. 176th Street, SeaTac u Westfield Southcenter Visitor Center t The Westfield Southcenter Visitor Center is located a Westfield Southcenter in Tukwila • Restaurant reservations & on the first floor of the southwest corner, between Sears and Lady Footlocker. t tour bookings 2800 Southcenter Mall, Tukwila M Contact Us o • Shuttle and other 877.885.9452 or [email protected] u Advertising Director n transportation information t Lisa Schwartz 206.686.7264 P i l • Hotel referrals & bookings c h u c . k The Seattle Southside Travel Planner is a k r S a t P a publication representing the cities of Tukwila, t • Area information e SeaTac, and Des Moines. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this publication. However, Seattle Southside Regional Tourism Authority assumes no responsibility for errors, changes, or omissions. Seattle Southside Regional Tourism Authority welcomes corrections submitted to 3100 S. 176th Street, Suite 200, Seattle, WA 98188 VISITOR CENTERS Contents and design copyright 2017 by Seattle Southside Regional Tourism Authority. No portion 3100 S. 176th St. in SeaTac 877.885.9452 of this planner may be reproduced without the (one block from the Airport) SeattleSouthside.com express written permission of Seattle Southside Regional Tourism Authority. 8 SEATTLE SOUTHSIDE I seattlesouthside.com Seattle Southside Tourism Authority ravel Planner Full Page Ad 2-17 outline.indd 1 02/23/2017 10:47:51 AM Experience Washington’s Great Outdoors ro iew f m f r V e l oo k o u t a t M o u n t P i l c h u c . k k r S a t P a t e seattlesouthside.com I SEATTLE SOUTHSIDE 9 Seattle Southside Tourism Authority ravel Planner Full Page Ad 2-17 outline.indd 1 02/23/2017 10:47:51 AM ITINERARY Trek Around the Pacific Northwest! There’s so much to see and do that planning your trip might seem overwhelming. Fear not, for we have created the perfect itinerary to see the highlights all within a few days! Day 1 It’s your first day in Seattle Southside. Surely, you’re going to want to see the sights in downtown Seattle. Fortunately, Seattle Southside has a few different tours to choose from that pick up guests from Seattle Southside hotels. Customized Tours, Tours Northwest, and Totally Seattle Tours all offer Seattle city tours, and they all cater to guests staying in Seattle Southside hotels. The tours take around three hours and you’ll be able to see some of the most iconic landmarks in the Pacific Northwest. After you’ve gained a basic knowledge about Seattle from your tour, be sure to visit the iconic Space Needle. Unveiled at the 1961 World’s Fair, a trip to Seattle wouldn’t be complete without an elevator ride to the observation deck! Offering 360° panoramic views of the city, plenty of picture taking opportunities, and an exquisite rotating restaurant, the Space Needle is a great way to start off your Seattle adventure. By now you will be famished, so head down to one of the oldest public farmers markets in the United States and snack your way through the booths. There’s so much to do at Pike Place Market, it would be hard to see it all. Take a selfie in front of the legendary (and unsanitary) Gum Wall, sample some of Seattle’s finest cheese at Beecher’s Handmade Cheese, grab a latte at the first Starbucks, and witness the iconic tossing of the fish at the Pike Place Fish Market. Grab dinner at Elliott’s Oyster House on the waterfront and enjoy the views of the Seattle Great Wheel and the ferry boats coming and going and then hop on the light rail back to your Seattle Southside hotel for a good night’s rest.