Explore Seattle Southside

Directions Website

Explore Seattle Southside Seattle Southside Regional Tourism Authority is the leading tourism and destination marketing organization in South King County.

Explore Seattle Southside inspires visitors to discover the curiously wonderful in SeaTac, Tukwila & Des Moines, from hidden gems and global eats to outdoor adventures, all from a convenient home base for exploring the Pacific Northwest. The program is offered jointly by the Cities of Tukwila, SeaTac and Des Moines--and is responsible for competitively marketing the area as an ideal travel destination for tourists who wish to explore Western Washington.

Fall plans, found. 🍂Whether your ideal fall day means chasing colorful leaves, tracking down pumpkin treats, warming up ...
09/18/2026

Fall plans, found. 🍂

Whether your ideal fall day means chasing colorful leaves, tracking down pumpkin treats, warming up with a bowl of noodles or adding a seasonal event to your calendar, there’s plenty to put on your bucket list in Seattle Southside.

🍁 Leaf peeping in SeaTac, Tukwila & Des Moines
☕ Pumpkin drinks and seasonal sweets
🍜 Ramen, udon, pho & other comfort foods
🎃 Fall markets, festivals & events

And this is just the start. We rounded up even more fall things to do near Seattle!

➡️ Explore the full Seattle Southside fall bucket list: https://www.seattlesouthside.com/blog/fall-things-to-do-near-seattle/

👽🦭🦥🐙🦈9.21.26
09/18/2026

👽🦭🦥🐙🦈
9.21.26

09/14/2026

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in Seattle Southside with these 3 Latin American restaurants:
 
1. Try Peruvian food at San Fernando Roasted Chicken in SeaTac. Their pollo a la brasa has a cult following. Find favorites like lomo saltado, bistec a lo pobre and ceviche. Pair with their crowd-pleasing drinks, like the chicha morada or an Inca Kola.
📍San Fernando Roasted Chicken
16616 International Blvd, SeaTac, WA
 
2. Grab Honduran classics at Caribe Latin Cuisine: pollo con tajadas, baleadas, coconut-based soups, and much more. 
📍Caribe Latin Cuisine
668 Strander Blvd, Tukwila, WA
 
3. Travel to the Mexican state of Puebla with Cemitas Tepeaca 2 in Des Moines. Grab one of their cemitas poblanas with a great variety of fillings, and pair with Mexican Coke or one of their aguas frescas.
📍Cemitas Tepeaca 2
21624 Pacific Hwy S, Des Moines, WA

09/10/2026

🏈 What's your game day go-to?

🍻🍔Catch the action and enjoy our Game Day Specials at the DoubleTree Restaurant & Lounge! Available for the duration of the Pro-Football games and all day Sunday.

🏈🍔🍻

09/10/2026

Since 1999, Family Fun Center Tukwila has been home to Bullwinkle and Rocky, and the last operating Bullwinkle’s Moosetronics show in the country.

The Moosetronics display’s last day at Family Fun Center is September 17th.

The show is no longer running, but you have still have time to see the characters and snap some photos. Stop by for one last look, and listen to the clip to hear the show in action.

Did you ever see the Moosetronics perform? Family Fun Center Tukwila would love to see your photos and read your memories!

📍 Family Fun Center | Tukwila, WA

09/09/2026

Have you heard? We have quadrupled our open hours! Now you can visit the Museum Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm or by appointment!

Come see us soon!

Labor Day weekend plans, made easy. ☀️Whether you’re spending the long weekend with your besties, planning a date, or lo...
09/05/2026

Labor Day weekend plans, made easy. ☀️

Whether you’re spending the long weekend with your besties, planning a date, or looking for something the whole family will enjoy, there’s plenty to do in Seattle Southside.

Pick your crew, choose a few stops, and build your own day with local restaurants, shopping, museums, games, gardens, waterfront adventures, and more across Des Moines, SeaTac, and Tukwila.

Swipe for ideas and find even more things to do at SeattleSouthside.com.

09/04/2026

Coffee inspired by culinary traditions from around the world is brewing in Seattle Southside.

Here’s where to go and our favorite orders:
🇻🇳Vietnamese iced coffee at Drip & Sip Café
🇻🇳Salted Cloud Phin coffee at Happy Alley | Vietnamese Coffee & Matcha
🇵🇭Filipino-inspired Ube Latte at NEIGHBORHOOD CAFE ☕️
🇲🇽Horchata Latte at Latino Cafe
🇸🇴Somali Latte at FiveStarEspresso 🇸🇴
🇹🇭Thai iced coffee at Chayen Coffee Trailer
🇪🇹Ethiopian Breve at Kappa Espresso
🇧🇷Brazilian coffee at Kitanda Espresso & Açaí

Save this list and find more Seattle Southside coffee stops here: https://www.seattlesouthside.com/blog/the-best-coffee-in-seattle/

September is here! That means fall is around the corner and a new batch of events in Seattle Southside just landed: farm...
09/02/2026

September is here! That means fall is around the corner and a new batch of events in Seattle Southside just landed:
farmers markets for the last picks of summer, live music, fall festivals, and Oktoberfest celebrations.

➡️ Swipe for featured events, then head to the event page for the full calendar and even more things to do in Seattle Southside: https://www.seattlesouthside.com/events/?hitsPerPage=1000&when=this-month

08/31/2026

Did you need a sign to go on a pastry crawl in Seattle Southside? Here it is!
 
Level it up by making it a picnic at Angle Lake Park before summer ends.

Here’s the lineup:
🥐 Paris Baguette | Tukwila — Grab a tray and choose from croissants, mochi donuts, puff pastries and plenty of sweet and savory options.
🇧🇷 Kitanda Espresso & Açaí | Tukwila — Try Brazilian pão de queijo (cheese bread) and other Brazilian baked treats.
🍩 Happy Donuts 2 | Des Moines — Make room for a classic donut stop to get maple bars, fritters, and glazed donuts.
☕ FiveStarEspresso 🇸🇴 | SeaTac — Pair a Somali latte spiced with ginger, cinnamon and cardamom with house-made bur or other Somali snacks.
🇲🇽 Daniel Nieto | SeaTac — Pick from fresh Mexican pastries like colorful conchas, churros, cakes and cookies.

Address

Seatac, WA
98188

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Explore Seattle Southside posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share