King County Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Popular cities in King County

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Seattle
Known for Shopping, Theatres and Museums
From the limitless outdoor experiences in the nearby Cascade and Olympic mountains to the artistic and musical opportunities downtown, adventure awaits in Seattle.

Reasons to visit

  • Pike Place Market
  • Lumen Field
  • Seattle Waterfront
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Auburn
Known for Dining, Shopping and Casinos
Love horse riding, casinos and dining? Get away to Auburn!

Reasons to visit

  • White River Amphitheatre
  • Five Mile Lake Park
  • Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden
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Issaquah
Known for Shopping, Family-friendly and Business
Issaquah is calling! Discover its mountain views, hiking, sports and more.

Reasons to visit

  • Lake Sammamish State Park
  • Downtown Issaquah
  • Poo Poo Point
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Snoqualmie
Known for Dining, Waterfalls and Romantic
Get away to romantic Snoqualmie! Enjoy the waterfalls, casinos and theatre.

Reasons to visit

  • Snoqualmie Falls
  • Snoqualmie Casino
  • Northwest Railway Museum
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Vashon Island
Known for Islands, Relaxing and Bird watching
Get away to relaxing Vashon Island! Enjoy the island views, hiking and forests.

Reasons to visit

  • Point Robinson Lighthouse
  • Point Robinson Park
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Baring
Known for Natural parks
Baring awaits: its parks and more!
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Stay near popular King County attractions

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Pike Place Market

9.2/10 (24,822 reviews)
A foodie’s paradise and the oldest farmers’ market in America, just a short walk up the steps from Seattle’s waterfront.
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