Federal Way

United_States

Federal Way is a city in King County in the Puget Sound region of Washington State. With a population of nearly 90,000, Federal Way is one of Seattle's largest suburbs. Federal Way is home to the world headquarters of Weyerhaeuser and World Vision.

The City of Federal Way has a huge population of Korean Americans and used to host the annual Hanwoori Korean Festival, which was a huge event sponsored by the City of Federal Way, Washington State, and various business organizations.

  • Pacific Bonsai Museum, 2515 S 336th St. Tu-Su 10AM-4PM. An outdoor museum of living art with more than 50 outstanding bonsai trees elegantly displayed in a beautiful woodland setting. Free tours Sunday at 1PM. donation suggested.
  • Rhododendron Species Botanical Gardens, 2525 S 336th St, +1 253-838-4646. Tu-Su 10AM-4PM. Over 10,000 rhododendrons grow in a beautiful woodland setting covering 22 acres. The garden displays over 700 species native to four continents. $8/adult, $5/concession, free for children/military.

Pacific Bonsai Museum, 2515 S 336th St. Tu-Su 10AM-4PM. An outdoor museum of living art with more than 50 outstanding bonsai trees elegantly displayed in a beautiful woodland setting. Free tours Sunday at 1PM. donation suggested.

Rhododendron Species Botanical Gardens, 2525 S 336th St, +1 253-838-4646. Tu-Su 10AM-4PM. Over 10,000 rhododendrons grow in a beautiful woodland setting covering 22 acres. The garden displays over 700 species native to four continents. $8/adult, $5/concession, free for children/military.

  • Wild Waves Theme & Water Park, 36201 Enchanted Parkway S, +1 253 661-8000. Operated by Six Flags, it is the main attraction in Federal Way, being the only existing water amusement park in Western Washington.

Redondo Beach A place to enjoy Puget Sound.

Wild Waves Theme & Water Park, 36201 Enchanted Parkway S, +1 253 661-8000. Operated by Six Flags, it is the main attraction in Federal Way, being the only existing water amusement park in Western Washington.

  • The Commons, 1928 S Commons, +1 253 275-3303. Mall where the first Cinnabon opened.
  • H-Mart, 31217 Pacific Hwy S, +1 253 528-0500. Large market for Asian groceries and other imported goods.

The Commons, 1928 S Commons, +1 253 275-3303. Mall where the first Cinnabon opened.

H-Mart, 31217 Pacific Hwy S, +1 253 528-0500. Large market for Asian groceries and other imported goods.

  • East India Grill, 31845 Gateway Center Blvd S, +1 253 529-9292. Atmospheric restaurant with an Indic menu.
  • Legendary Doughnuts, 32085 Pacific Hwy S, +1 206 460-5942. Western Washington chain of doughnut bakeries.
  • New Peking Wok, 32921 1st Ave S, +1 253 838-2688. 11AM-9PM. Chinese restaurant available for banquets and catering.
  • Pizza Pizazz, 32925 1st Ave S, +1 253 661-6161. Independent pizza joint with a rock music theme.
  • Poverty Bay Cafe & Coffee Company, 1108 S 322nd P, +1 253 945-0012. Cafe that also serves light diner fare.
  • Señor Taco, 33120 Pacific Hwy S, +1 253 661-9915. Authentic, family-owned taqueria.

Federal Way is best known for its Korean Cuisine, thanks to the high concentration of Korean Americans living in the city.

Recommended Korean Restaurants: Mirak, Shin Sung, Kokkiri

Recommended Japanese Restaurants: Akasaka, Koharu, Hanabi

Recommended Thai Restaurants: Indochine

East India Grill, 31845 Gateway Center Blvd S, +1 253 529-9292. Atmospheric restaurant with an Indic menu.

Legendary Doughnuts, 32085 Pacific Hwy S, +1 206 460-5942. Western Washington chain of doughnut bakeries.

New Peking Wok, 32921 1st Ave S, +1 253 838-2688. 11AM-9PM. Chinese restaurant available for banquets and catering.

Pizza Pizazz, 32925 1st Ave S, +1 253 661-6161. Independent pizza joint with a rock music theme.

Poverty Bay Cafe & Coffee Company, 1108 S 322nd P, +1 253 945-0012. Cafe that also serves light diner fare.

Señor Taco, 33120 Pacific Hwy S, +1 253 661-9915. Authentic, family-owned taqueria.