Renton, Washington is located at the south end of Lake Washington in the Seattle Metropolitan area. Renton, WA is best found at Interstate-405 Exit 2. The downtown area is to the north of the exit. Boeing Aircraft Corporation has a large facility on Lake Washington in Renton, WA.

History

Originally home to the Duwamish Tribe, Renton was covered with dense forests and had the Black and Cedar Rivers running through it. The first settlers Henry and Diana Tobin built their home on the banks of the rivers in 1853. When Henry died in 1857, Diana remarried Erasmus Smithers who platted the town of Renton. Smithers along with Captain William Renton founded the Renton Coal Company in 1873. Captain Renton, who was a wealthy businessman also founded the first saw mill and was in charge of construction of the first railroad to the area.

For more information on the history of Renton see the Renton Historical Museum under recommended attractions below.

Cedar River Park

This 23-acre community park is the center for a lot of community attractions in Renton. The Carco Theatre, Renton Community Center and Henry Moss Aquatic Center are all located within this same complex.

The Carco Theatre features plays, musicals, and concerts throughout the year. This 300 seat facility is also available to rent for receptions, meetings etc.

The Renton Community Center hosts many recreational programs for children and adults. This 2,200 square foot facility includes a fitness room, gym, meeting room, and banquet facilities. It is an activity center frequented by many local residents.

The Henry Moses Aquatic Center is at the northeast corner of the park. It features water slides, a lap pool, a leisure pool with wave machine and water spray features and a concession area. For more information see recommended parks below.

Shopping

Renton is the only Washington location for some popular stores like Ikea, the world’s largest furnishings retailer and Frye’s Electronics store. Head to the downtown area for antique shopping and other unique boutiques.

Recommended Attractions

Antiques
See listed antiques below
Gift Shops
See listed gift shops below
Attractions

Museums
Renton History Museum 235 Mill Avenue South Renton, WA 98055 Phone: 425.255.2330 http://www.rentonhistory.org/
Parks & Gardens
Renton Parks Visit their website. Renton has an extensive parks system that includes the Westwood Golf Course, Aquatic Center, trails, and parks built for the enjoyment of residents and visitors. We suggest you search the Renton Parks website using the link above.	Henry Moses Aquatic Center 1719 Maple Valley Highway Renton, WA 98057 425-430-6780 Visit the Waterpark's website. This great outdoor Waterpark is open in the summer months. There is a 6-lane lap pool and a zero-depth entry pool with a wave machine, waterslides, as water spray play area.
Visitor Information
Renton Chamber of Commerce 300 Rainier Avenue North Renton, WA 98057 425-226-4560 http://www.gorenton.com/	City of Renton 1055 S Grady Way Renton, WA 98057 425-430-6400 http://rentonwa.gov/

Listed Attractions

We have not necessarily visited nor recommend listed establishments

Antiques

Antique Country Station – 425-235-6449 - http://www.antiquecountrystation.com/

918 S 3^rd Street, Renton, WA 98057

Park Avenue Antiques & Collectibles – 425-255-4255

101 Park Avenue North, Renton, WA 98057

St. Charles Place Antiques & Restorations – 425-226-8427

230 Wells Avenue South, Renton, WA 98055

Art Galleries

Uptown Glassworks – 425-228-1849 - http://www.uptownglassworks.com/

230 Main Avenue South, Renton, WA 98057

Gift Shops/ Specialty Shops

The Boeing Store – 425-237-9553 - http://www.boeingstore.com/

635 Park Ave N, Renton, WA 98055

Feathered Nest -425-430-5411 -http://featherednestinteriors.com/pages/home.php

914 S 3^rd, Renton, WA 98057

Happy Delusions – 425-255-6078

924 S 3^rd Street. Renton, WA 98057

J’Onna’s Gifts ‘N’ Things – 866-847-0909- http://www.jonnasgifts.com/

19647 108^th Ave SE, Renton, WA 98055

Pacific Mist Tea – 425-221-6229 - http://www.pacificmisttea.com/

17701 108^th Ave SE Ste 321, Renton WA 98057

Golf

Maplewood Golf Course – 425-430-6800 - http://rentonwa.gov/living/default.aspx?id=1370

4050 Maple Valley Hwy, Renton, WA 98058

Museums

Parks/Gardens

Black River Riparian Forest and Wetland (wildlife viewing)– 425-430-6600

Oakesdale SW and SW 7^th St, Renton, WA 98057

Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park -425-430-6700- http://rentonwa.gov/living/default.aspx?id=74

1201 Lake Washington Boulevard North, Renton, WA 98057

Jimi Hendrix Memorial – 425-255-1511 - http://www.jimihendrixmemorial.com/index.html

350 Monroe Ave NE, Renton, WA 98056

Quilting/Needlecrafts

Fabrics for Less – 425-255-8876

2810 NE Sunset Blvd, Renton, WA 98056

The Knittery -425-228-4694 - http://www.the-knittery.com/

601 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057

Pieces Quilt Shop – 425-271-7160 - http://www.piecesquiltshop.com/

364 Renton Center Way SW #59, Renton, WA 98057

Scrapbooking/Crafts

Jo-Ann Fabrics & Crafts – 425-271-1733 - http://www.joann.com/joann/

2823 NE Sunset Blvd, Renton, WA 98056

Theatres/Performing Arts

AMC Renton Village 8 – 425-228-7269

25 S Grady Way, Renton, WA 98057

Regal Cinemas – 425-873-2071 - http://www.regmovies.com/

3751 E Valley Rd, Renton, WA 98057

Valley Community Players – 425-226-5190 - http://www.valleycommunityplayers.org/

231 ½ Main Ave S, Renton, WA 98057

Tours/Charters

Wine/Spirits

All Things Wine – 425-254-8400 - http://www.allthingswineonline.com/article.espx?SHOW=12263

4605 Ave 4^th St, Ste #4, Renton, WA 98059

The Wine Alley – 425-271-4501 - http://www.boeingstore.com/

14276 SE 176^th St, Renton, WA 98058

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