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Tukwila Washington

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	Tukwila, Washington shares Seattle’s southern city limit. Tukwila, WA is in the southern end of the Seattle Metropolitan Area. Tukwila is only minutes from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Tukwila surrounds Interstate-5 Exit 154. Exit 154 is also mile 0 of Interstate-405. History Originally inhabited by the Duwamish tribe who lived on the Black and Duwamish rivers, the area was called Tukwila, which means "land where the hazelnuts grow." The name did not become official until 1908 when the Seattle P-I held a name the new town contest and Tukwila won, incorporating under that name later in the year. Outdoor Recreation Duwamish-Green River Trail Comprised of over 10 miles of trails that also connects to the Interurban Trail for a total of 30 miles of trails. This beautiful trail leads you from Fort Dent Park in Tukwila to the Auburn Narrows Park, the North Green River Park in Kent or into West Seattle.

Shopping Westfield’s Southcenter Mall This mall has over 170 specialty shops anchored by favored department stores like Nordstrom, Macy's, JCPenney, and Sears. It is also home to the Northwest's only Rainforest Cafe, a fun interactive dining experience for the whole family. 633 Southcenter Seattle WA 98188 206-246-7400 http://westfield.com/southcenter/
	Family Entertainment Family Fun Center Open 365 days a year and 9 acres large, the name of this place says it all. Indoors they have a gigantic 3,000 square foot laser tag game, a design-it- yourself virtual roller coaster ride, a four level soft playground/obstacle course for kids, a 28 foot climbing rock wall, plus other rides and arcade games. They have even more outdoors with two themed 18 hole miniature golf courses, go karts, batting cages, bumper boats and a sling shot ride. There is something fun for everyone. Family Fun Center 7300 Fun Center Way, Tukwila, WA 98188 phone: (425) 228-7300 http://www.fun-center.com/WA/
For more information visit: Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce 14220 Interurban Ave S. #134 Tukwila, WA 98168 http://www.swkcc.org/index.asp	Seattle Southside Visitor Center 14220 Interurban Ave. S. #130 Tukwila, WA 98168 http://www.seattlesouthside.com/

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