Things to do Near Sea-Tac Airport
Flying into Seattle-Tacoma International Airport can be a memorable experience on a clear day. Views of Puget Sound, the Olympic Peninsula, Mt. St. Helens and Mt. Rainier give you a glimpse of all the area has to offer.
If you have a long layover at the Seattle airport, you may not be able to experience everything, but you can find plenty of enjoyable things to do near nearby. Whether you have one day in Seattle or a few hours in this exciting city, you can experience some of the local flair.
Say Hello to Mother Nature
Leave the busy airport behind and you'll feel far away from it all in just a few minutes as you drink up Washington's natural beauty. Put your toes in the sand as the waters of Puget Sound roll across your feet at Seahurst Park. You'll also get an amazing view of the Olympic Mountains. Go for a hike on the park trails that wind along the creeks in the pine forest if you prefer to stay dry.
Stop and Smell the Flowers
Enjoy the fragrance of thousands of flowers at Highline SeaTac Botanical Gardens. The 11-acre wonderland is open every day of the year at no charge. Explore a waterfall-strewn Paradise Garden, an authentic Japanese pond-and-mountain garden, or a vast rose garden presided over by bloom-draped Monet-style arches. Stop by the Sensory, where plantings stimulate each of the five senses!
Hit the Lake
Angle Lake is one of the best fishing spots in the city if you've been dreaming of a kokanee or cutthroat fighting on the end of your line. A 10-acre public park borders the lake, giving access to the waters from the shoreline, fishing pier or boat ramp. Cook up your catch on one of the park barbecues if you have time, then cool off at the swimming beach.
Soar to High-Flying Fun
Make your dreams a reality at I-Fly Indoor Skydiving if you've always dreamed of flying. A wall-to-wall cushion of air lets you experience the sensation of skydiving without having to jump out of an airplane. An experienced instructor will be in the wind tunnel with you to show you the ropes. Watch and take pictures from the facility's observation area if you'd rather keep both feet on the ground
Be Very Amused
If you’re looking for restaurants near SeaTac, entertain your group for an afternoon at Family Fun Center and Bullwinkle's Restaurant (7300 Fun Center Way, Tukwila). Indoor games and amusements let you escape a drizzly day. Check out the Drop & Twist, which spins you around as you plummet from the rafters to the floor, or take a simulated wild ride in the XD Theater. Bop around in bumper boats outside, play some miniature golf or race your rival in the go karts.
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