Take in the beauty of the northwest at the Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden. From the Japanese gardens to the trails and forest area, there is plenty to see in this Washington oasis. Best of all, there is no admission fee.Continue your outdoor adventures. Slip on some hiking boots or rent a mountain bike to explore the rustic trails at South SeaTac Park. The park is only a mile and a half from the airport, so you will hear plenty of planes overhead.If you are interested in water sports, spend an afternoon at Angle Lake Park. Swimming, fishing and boating are permitted on the 90-acre recreation area.Later, take the dog for a run at the Grandview Off-Leash Dog Park. After all, Fido needs to kick up his heels on vacation, too!
Since SeaTac is only 10.5 square miles, take a few hours to venture just beyond its city limits to Seattle. The kids can explore the history of dinosaurs and hunt for fossils at the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture. You also can see the museum's more than 15 million specimens and artifacts. There are collections on geology, archeology, ethnology and more.If you are an art buff, head over to the Seattle Art Museum to see an original Rembrandt or vintage African masks. You also can see its Olympic Sculpture Park, a nine-acre outdoor sculpture museum with amazing views of the Olympic Mountains and Puget Sound.
After a busy day, recharge and relax at your hotel in SeaTac, WA. The next day, continue to enjoy all SeaTac has to offer.