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'''Seattle Southside''' is a region of Western [[Washington (state)|Washington]], officially made up of the cities of [[SeaTac, Washington|SeaTac]], [[Tukwila, Washington|Tukwila]] and [[Des Moines, Washington]]. In addition to the primary cities, the term is loosely used to describe other cities including: [[Burien, Washington|Burien]], [[Normandy Park, Washington|Normandy Park]], [[White Center, Washington|White Center]], [[Georgetown, Seattle|Georgetown]], [[South Seattle, Washington|South Seattle]], [[Columbia City, Washington|Columbia City]], [[Kent, Washington|Kent]], and [[Federal Way, Washington|Federal Way]]<ref>{{cite news |last1=Bryan |first1=Zachariah |title=Seattle Southside has big dreams for growing tourism |url=http://www.businessexaminer.com/blog/February-2016/Seattle-Southside-has-big-dreams-for-growing-tourism/ |access-date=2017-09-12 |work=Business Examiner |date=2016-02-29}}</ref>. The area is marketed as a travel destination by Seattle Southside Regional Tourism Authority (RTA) <ref>[http://www.seattlesouthside.com/ "Seattle Southside Regional Tourism Authority"]
'''Seattle Southside''' is a region of Western [[Washington (state)|Washington]], officially made up of the cities of [[SeaTac, Washington|SeaTac]], [[Tukwila, Washington|Tukwila]] and [[Des Moines, Washington]]. In addition to the primary cities, the term is loosely used to describe other cities including: [[Burien, Washington|Burien]], [[Normandy Park, Washington|Normandy Park]], [[White Center, Washington|White Center]], [[Georgetown, Seattle|Georgetown]], [[Seattle, Washington|South Seattle]], [[Columbia City, Washington|Columbia City]], [[Kent, Washington|Kent]], and [[Federal Way, Washington|Federal Way]]<ref>{{cite news |last1=Bryan |first1=Zachariah |title=Seattle Southside has big dreams for growing tourism |url=http://www.businessexaminer.com/blog/February-2016/Seattle-Southside-has-big-dreams-for-growing-tourism/ |access-date=2017-09-12 |work=Business Examiner |date=2016-02-29}}</ref>. The area is marketed as a travel destination by Seattle Southside Regional Tourism Authority (RTA) <ref>[http://www.seattlesouthside.com/ "Seattle Southside Regional Tourism Authority"]
</ref><ref>[http://www.experiencewa.com/sponsored-content/7-reasons-why-you-should-stay-play-eat-explore-in-seattle-southside "7 Reasons Why You Should Stay, Play, Eat & Explore in Seattle Southside"]</ref> and Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce claims to represent business interests.<ref>[http://www.seattlesouthsidechamber.com/ "Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce"]</ref>
</ref><ref>[http://www.experiencewa.com/sponsored-content/7-reasons-why-you-should-stay-play-eat-explore-in-seattle-southside "7 Reasons Why You Should Stay, Play, Eat & Explore in Seattle Southside"]</ref> and Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce claims to represent business interests.<ref>[http://www.seattlesouthsidechamber.com/ "Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce"]</ref>


Seattle Southside is home to a variety of attractions in close proximity to [[Seattle]], including [[Museum of Flight|The Museum of Flight]], [[Westfield Southcenter]], iFLY [[Indoor Skydiving]], [[Des Moines Beach Park]], [[Bullwinkle's Restaurant|Family Fun Center]], [[Starfire Sports]], [[Highline Botanical Garden|Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden]] and others<ref>{{cite news |last1=Read |first1=Johanna |title=Romantic Getaways Near Seattle |url=https://www.workingmother.com/momlife/13400532/romantic-getaways-near-seattle/ |access-date=2017-11-21 |work=Working Mother |date=2017-07-28}}</ref>.
Seattle Southside is home to a variety of attractions in close proximity to [[Seattle]], including [[Museum of Flight|The Museum of Flight]], [[Westfield Southcenter]], iFLY [[Vertical wind tunnel|Indoor Skydiving]], [[Des Moines Beach Park]], [[Bullwinkle's Restaurant|Family Fun Center]], [[Starfire Sports]], [[Highline Botanical Garden|Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden]] and others<ref>{{cite news |last1=Read |first1=Johanna |title=Romantic Getaways Near Seattle |url=https://www.workingmother.com/momlife/13400532/romantic-getaways-near-seattle/ |access-date=2017-11-21 |work=Working Mother |date=2017-07-28}}</ref>.


Seattle Southside surrounds [[Seattle–Tacoma International Airport]] and includes the most diverse [[ZIP Code]] in Washington State<ref>{{cite web |title=2022 Most Diverse ZIP Codes in Washington |url=https://www.niche.com/places-to-live/search/most-diverse-zip-codes/s/washington/ |website=Niche |access-date=2022-11-07}}</ref>. The diversity in the area is reflected in the available international cuisine, including Ethiopian, Japanese, Thai, Italian, Mexican, Greek, Indian, Taiwanese, and other cuisines<ref>{{cite news |last1=Varriano |first1=Jackie |title=7 Hidden Dining Gems in Seattle Southside |url=https://www.zagat.com/b/southside-seattle-hidden-gems-restaurants-dining |access-date=2017-09-12 |work=Zagat |date=2016-06-22}}</ref>.
Seattle Southside surrounds [[Seattle–Tacoma International Airport]] and includes the most diverse [[ZIP Code]] in Washington State<ref>{{cite web |title=2022 Most Diverse ZIP Codes in Washington |url=https://www.niche.com/places-to-live/search/most-diverse-zip-codes/s/washington/ |website=Niche |access-date=2022-11-07}}</ref>. The diversity in the area is reflected in the available international cuisine, including Ethiopian, Japanese, Thai, Italian, Mexican, Greek, Indian, Taiwanese, and other cuisines<ref>{{cite news |last1=Varriano |first1=Jackie |title=7 Hidden Dining Gems in Seattle Southside |url=https://www.zagat.com/b/southside-seattle-hidden-gems-restaurants-dining |access-date=2017-09-12 |work=Zagat |date=2016-06-22}}</ref>.

Revision as of 23:18, 7 November 2022

Seattle Southside is a region of Western Washington, officially made up of the cities of SeaTac, Tukwila and Des Moines, Washington. In addition to the primary cities, the term is loosely used to describe other cities including: Burien, Normandy Park, White Center, Georgetown, South Seattle, Columbia City, Kent, and Federal Way[1]. The area is marketed as a travel destination by Seattle Southside Regional Tourism Authority (RTA) [2][3] and Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce claims to represent business interests.[4]

Seattle Southside is home to a variety of attractions in close proximity to Seattle, including The Museum of Flight, Westfield Southcenter, iFLY Indoor Skydiving, Des Moines Beach Park, Family Fun Center, Starfire Sports, Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden and others[5].

Seattle Southside surrounds Seattle–Tacoma International Airport and includes the most diverse ZIP Code in Washington State[6]. The diversity in the area is reflected in the available international cuisine, including Ethiopian, Japanese, Thai, Italian, Mexican, Greek, Indian, Taiwanese, and other cuisines[7].

References

  1. ^ Bryan, Zachariah (2016-02-29). "Seattle Southside has big dreams for growing tourism". Business Examiner. Retrieved 2017-09-12.
  2. ^ "Seattle Southside Regional Tourism Authority"
  3. ^ "7 Reasons Why You Should Stay, Play, Eat & Explore in Seattle Southside"
  4. ^ "Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce"
  5. ^ Read, Johanna (2017-07-28). "Romantic Getaways Near Seattle". Working Mother. Retrieved 2017-11-21.
  6. ^ "2022 Most Diverse ZIP Codes in Washington". Niche. Retrieved 2022-11-07.
  7. ^ Varriano, Jackie (2016-06-22). "7 Hidden Dining Gems in Seattle Southside". Zagat. Retrieved 2017-09-12.