Tukwila, Washington shares Seattle’s southern city limit. Tukwila has a population approaching 18,000 and a working population of 45,000. Tukwila, WA is in the southern end of the Seattle Metropolitan Area. Tukwila is only minutes east of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Tukwila surrounds Interstate-5 Exit 154. Exit 154 is also mile 0 of Interstate-405.

Tukwila is 12 miles south of downtown Seattle and 17 miles north of Tacoma on Interstate-5 One of Tukwila’s major claims to fame is South Center Mall which is located at I-5 Exit 154 and I-405 Exit 1.

Being located at the confluence of three rivers, a major rail location, and at the junction of two of Seattle’s major freeways, Interstate-5 and Interstate-405 has meant that Tukwila is a great place of industry to locate. That is one reason Tukwila has more jobs than population.

A Little History

Originally inhabited by the Duwamish tribe who lived in longhouses 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/

Recommended Attractions

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

Museums

Parks & Gardens
Bicentennial Park 6000 Christenson Road The Tukwila Parks webpage. This Tukwila city park is located along the banks of the Duwamish River near Southcenter. The log cabin was built by volunteers in 1976. There are also restrooms, children’s play equipment, and a walking path.	Crystal Springs Park 15832 51^St Avenue The Tukwila Parks webpage. This 11 acre Tukwila city park has a spring in it that was used by the pioneers. The springs still flow. The park also has a children’s play area, restrooms, tennis courts, and a baseball court.
Visitor Information
Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce 14220 Interurban Ave S. #134 Tukwila, WA 98168 http://www.swkcc.org/	City of Tukwila 6200 Southcenter Boulevard Tukwila, WA 98188 206-433-1800 http://www.ci.tukwila.wa.us/
Seattle Southside Visitor Center 14220 Interurban Ave. S. #130 Tukwila, WA 98168 http://www.seattlesouthside.com/

Listed Attractions

We have not necessarily visited nor recommend listed establishments

Antiques

Riverton Radio & Antiques – 206-244-9710

4238 S 164^th St, Tukwila, WA 98188

Art Galleries

Gift Shops/ Specialty Shops

Brookstone – 206-241-5158 - http://www.brookstone.com/

633 Southcenter Mall, Tukwila, WA 98188

Made In Washington – 206-439-9683 - http://www.madeinwashington.com/

618 Southcenter Mall, Tukwila, WA 98188

Pier 1 Imports – 206-575-7573 - http://www.pier1.com/

17388 Southcenter Pkwy, Tukwila, WA 98188

Golf

Foster Golf Links – 206-242-4221 - Visit the web site

13522 Interurban Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98188

Southcenter Golf – 206-575-7797 - http://www.southcentergolf.com/

18791 Southcenter Parkway, Tukwila, WA 98188

Museums

Parks/Gardens

Quilting/Needlecrafts

Cascade Yarns – 206-574-0440 - http://www.cascadeyarns.com/

1224 Andover Park E, Tukwila, WA 98188

Quilting and Sewing Outlet – 206-575-0560 http://www.qltnsew.com/

1205 Andover Park West, Tukwila, WA 98188

Scrapbooking/Crafts

Michaels Arts & Crafts – 206-575-2538 - http://www.michaels.com/art/online/home

17686 Southcenter Pkwy, Tukwila, WA 98188

Paper Zone – 877-927-2737 - http://www.paperzone.com/

331 Tukwila Pkwy, Seattle, WA 98188

Theatres/Performing Arts

Cinemas Parkway Plaza 12 – 206-575-6702

5910 S 180^th St, Tukwila, WA 98188

Tours/Charters

Wine/Spirits

Owen Sullivan Winery – 206-243-3427 - http://www.oswinery.com/

1501 S 92^nd Pl, Tukwila, WA 98188

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Listed Attractions

Seattle Southside Visitor Center 14220 Interurban Ave. S. #130

Tukwila, WA 98168

Seattle Southside Visitor Center
14220 Interurban Ave. S. #130