LOCAL AREA

No visit to Federal Way is complete without a trip to Wild Waves, Washington's largest combination theme and water park. This adventure zone offers thrill rides, family attractions, and water slides for all ages. If you're visiting anytime between late May and early September, the park should be open and ready to welcome you in for a fun time. You might even catch a special summer event, like a Dive-In Movie or Foam Party!

Soak in the serenity of the Puget Sound at Dash Point State Park, a 461-acre camping and day-use park with 3,301 feet of saltwater shoreline to explore. Wind your way through miles of forested hiking and biking trails or pack a picnic for you and Fido to enjoy together. If you're willing to brave the cold waters of the Pacific, try your hand (or foot?) at skimboarding, a popular local sport! This beautiful outdoor playground is less than 15 minutes from our Federal Way hotel.

If you want to take to the skies, Tacoma Narrows Airport is the hotspot for the aviation community in the Puget Sound. With a 5,002-foot runway, aircraft maintenance, fueling, and flight training, aviators have everything they need for a successful flight. Whether you're flying into town on a private or corporate aircraft or wish to learn more about aviation, Tacoma Narrows is just 25 minutes from our Federal Way hotel.

Step into a three-acre botanical oasis at PowellsWood Garden, just eight minutes from our Federal Way hotel. With delightful, themed garden rooms—including a woodland garden, perennial borders, and a fern grotto—the lovingly maintained grounds provide visitors with a perfect retreat. Learn more about horticulture and garden design with events and workshops the garden hosts throughout the year.

Get a glimpse of Tacoma's Victorian history at the W.W. Seymour Botanic Conservatory. Built in 1908, this historic Victorian-style greenhouse is home to every type of plant you could imagine. From tropical flora to ferns and cacti, the conservatory has it all, and rotating exhibits mean there's always something new to see. The conservatory is located at Wright Park, an arboretum that also houses a delightful splash pad and playground for the younger folks in your life.