Plan Your Visit

Take advantage of the abundance of local restaurants, activities and hotels near Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden. The region around our garden is known as Seattle Southside and includes the cities of SeaTac, Tukwila and Des Moines. With the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport right here in our backyard and downtown Seattle just a short light rail ride away — you’ve got access to it all.

Food & Drink

After exploring the garden...

enjoy a bite in Seattle Southside. There are so many restaurants nearby! How about happy hour deals or late night options? Need family friendly or outdoor dining? Group dining or wine tasting? There is a plethora of fast-food options on International Blvd just a few minutes from the garden. For more unique options to the region, Spice Bridge, The Pancake Chef, 13 Coins and Copperleaf Restaurant are all distinctly PNW locations. For international options try African, Japanese, Mexican and Thai options all less than five minutes away. No matter what tastebuds you’re looking to satisfy, you can find a flavor that’ll make you say “Yum!”

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Activities and Attractions

The Seattle Southside region is abundant...

with gardens and natural beauty.  If you have a few days, consider visiting more of our lush gardens.  This Garden Lovers’ three-day itinerary will guide you around to some of the most impressive gardens in the region.

Need something to do before or after visiting the gardens?  There are so many things to do nearby we can’t list them all, but here are a few of our favorites:

  • Looking for that perfect souvenir, a thoughtful gift, the item you forgot or just something special? Visit Westfield Southcenter, just a seven-minute drive away, the largest shopping center in the Northwest.
  • Museum of Flight: Learn about the history of flight from the earliest days through the space age and today at this world-class museum.
  • iFLY Indoor Skydiving: Skydive without a parachute in this unique experience that allows you to take flight without jumping out of a plane.
  • Family Fun Center: Great fun for kids of all ages, this place has everything: go-karts, batting cages, an arcade, bowling, rides, and more!
  • Starfire Sports: Whether you’re here to catch a Sounders or Reign soccer practice, take in some Seawolves rugby, or play your own match on the pitch, this unique facility has both indoor and outdoor fields to enjoy.
  • Des Moines Beach Park: Take a scenic walk through the great outdoors at this local favorite beach. No matter the time of year, you can enjoy gorgeous views and one of the best sunsets around.
  • Seattle Southside Scenes Trail: Explore history, art, and culture in our neighborhood with the Scenes Trail, a guided tour of cultural hotspots and points of interest in Seattle Southside. It’s free to sign up, and completing the trail can earn you a prize!

Want to save while you explore? Get deals on attractions, restaurants and more with the Seattle Southside Savings Pass.

Looking for more to do? Find something curiously wonderful to do on the Event Calendar.

Want to find even more? Visit SeattleSouthside.com to find more resources.

Get Around

Getting Around

There are three light rail stations in Seattle Southside so there is bound to be one near where you’re staying! The closest Link Light Rail station to Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden is the Tukwila International Boulevard Station, located just over two miles away, and from there Downtown Seattle is only minutes away! Need your own wheels? Our convenient location near the airport means there’s lots of car rental options available as well.

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docent guided tours

  • To arrange a docent-guided tour of the garden please call (206) 391-4003.
  • Docent-guided tours are given for groups of 10 or more. The charge for docent-guided tours is $5 per person, except for for Highland Botanical Garden Foundation (HBGF) members who are part of the tour group.
  • Docent-guided tours for smaller groups are also available for a minimum fee of $50.
  • HBGF members are admitted free of charge; however, the minimum tour fee must still be met