SOUTH COMMUNITIES
Mount Rainier looms above the cities south of
Seattle - communities close to employment centers and within easy reach of
outdoor recreation.
Auburn (Auburn Chamber of
Commerce)
Auburn is
situated in the Green River Valley, some 23 miles south of Seattle. For many
years an agricultural community, Auburn is now a transportation center (it sits
midway between Seattle and Tacoma), and a manufacturing and distribution point
in South King County.
 Burien (Southwest King County Chamber of
Commerce)
Located
only five minutes from SeaTac Airport and 1/2-hour from either Seattle or
Tacoma, Burien offers small-town character and charm close to big-city
atmosphere. The city also has more than 70 restaurants and 305 acres of
parkland.
Des Moines (Des Moines Chamber of
Commerce)
Des Moines has
occupied the shores of Puget Sound
for more than 100 years. A large marina with a long fishing pier, historical
buildings, residential retirement communities and many shopping, entertainment
and recreational choices form the character of this peaceful
community.
Enumclaw (Enumclaw Chamber of
Commerce)
Enumclaw,
located in southeast King County, is the
center of business and shopping for the surrounding agricultural community and
also serves as a gateway to Mount Rainier National Park, 50 miles to the
southeast. Enumclaw has retained a quiet, small-town character.
Federal Way (Federal Way Chamber of
Commerce)
The city of
Federal Way is located in the
southwestern corner of King County. The city is on a plateau between Puget
Sound
and the Green River Valley, approximately 25 miles south of Seattle and eight
miles north of Tacoma.
Kent (Kent Chamber of
Commerce)
In 1884,
settlers named the Green River Valley
"Kent," after a renowned hop-growing area in England. To date, some 4,200
companies are doing business in Kent, taking advantage of the city's location
midway between Seattle and Tacoma. The largest employer is Boeing's Kent Space
Center.
Maple Valley
Maple Valley is a fast-growing area located
halfway between Tacoma and Seattle. Even though new homes are springing up, the
area maintains a rural atmosphere with farms and plenty of space.
Puyallup (Puyallup Chamber of
Commerce)
This
second-largest city in Pierce County features many outdoor parks, public art
and antique district. It is also home to the Western Washington
Fair.
SeaTac (Southwest King County Chamber of
Commerce)
This city,
surrounding the airport, is a combination of business, hospitality and
residential areas. SeaTac hosts the International Festival each
June.
Renton (Renton Chamber of
Commerce)
A suburban city, Renton is a key Puget Sound
employment center for industries such as The Boeing Co. and Paccar. The area
also has large commercial centers, manufacturing facilities, high-tech
industries and service companies.
Tacoma (Tacoma Chamber of
Commerce)
Tacoma is a
large city sitting on the edge of commencement Bay. Its recently revitalized
and renovated downtown core attracts many residents and visitors for shopping,
dining and a vibrant performing arts scene.
Tukwila (Tukwila Chamber of
Commerce)
Tukwila is
home to the Museum of Flight, South Center Mall and many biking and walking
trails. Residents enjoy the Summer Music in the Park concert series.
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