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The Seattle Tacoma campground is located just south of Seattle in the city of Kent, Washington. We are about 25 minutes from Tacoma and 20 minutes from Seattle. For vacations to Seattle, this is the perfect place.
From Interstate 5:
Exit 152 on Orillia Road
The campground is located 2 miles east on 212th Street
From Highway 167:
Exit on 212th Street
The campground is located one mile west
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Seattle/Tacoma KOA
5801 S 212th
Kent, WA 98032
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1-800-562-1892
Information: (253) 872-8652
Fax Number: (206) 872-9221
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Links We Like
There is so much to do in the Seattle and Tacoma area that we recommend planning your visit to ensure you make the most of it! Provided is a list of links to the area’s major sites, Seattle tourist attractions, and festivals you won’t want to miss!
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Festivals
SEAFAIR: July 31 - August 8, 2010
A longtime, local tradition is the Seafair Festival celebrated in Seattle each summer. Events include the Seafair Pirates Landing and the Milk Carton Derby, the B.R.I. Triathlon, the Torchlight Parade and Run, Fleetweek, the air show featuring the Blue Angels, and the Chevrolet Cup Hydroplane Race.
CORNUCOPIA DAYS: TBA
Don't miss Kent's biggest event of the year benefitting more than 250 charitable organizations. Enjoy 600 booths, the Bluegrass Music Festival, chili cook-off, skateboard tournaments, dragon boat races, bike races, farmer's market, parades, and a square dance.
THE BITE OF SEATTLE : July 16 - 18, 2010
The Bite of Seattle is the Pacific Northwest's premier food and beverage shows and one of Seattle's largest festivals. The Bite of Seattle Festival features six restaurants, beer and wine gardens, 40 food product companies, entertainment stages, and a comedy club.
BUMBERSHOOT: TBA
Bumbershoot promises to be an industrial-strength event for 2010. There will be 2,500 participants with a full line up of artists, musicians, actors, acrobats, dancers, DJs, comics, circus artists, and more.
PUYALLUP FAIR: September 10 - 26, 2010
Experience one of the biggest fairs in the area and in the nation. Enjoy rodeos, rides, and concerts, not to mention, all the usual fair activities of livestock judging and more.
OYSTERFEST – October 2 - 3, 2010
West Coast Oyster Shucking Championship and Washington State Seafood Festival
This annual event centers on the oyster shucking competition and involves more than 100 community organizations. Forget the picnic basket for this day trip to Shelton, WA. Just bring your appetite!
Places to see
Boeing Museum of Flight
See 51 planes that won't lose your luggage. In the historic "Red Barn" birthplace to the Boeing Company, relive flight's greatest trials and triumphs up to the brink of World War II. See aircraft dating from the dawn of aviation to the space age. Discounted tickets are available at our KOA.
Emerald Downs
The premier Thoroughbred-racing venue in the Pacific Northwest with live racing from April to September. During off-months, the track offers multi-card simulcasting with races from racetracks around the nation.
Kent Station
There is a 14-screen AMC Theatre, several shops, and fun restaurants. It's a great place to catch dinner and a movie! And the best part is it's only about a 5 minute drive from the campground! You can also take the bus!
Pike Place Market
Pike Place Market is one of the oldest markets in the U.S. There are over 200 businesses, shops and restaurants in this popular local and tourist attraction. Fresh seafood, fruit, flowers, jewelry, art and homemade items are just a few of the items available.
Mount Rainier National Park
Visit the United State’s fifth national park, established in 1899. Mountain meadows, hiking trails, glaciers, and Mount Rainier make this a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts.
Safeco Field
Safeco Field is the new home to the Seattle Mariners baseball team. Guests are treated to a 19.59 acre outdoor baseball park with real grass and a retractable roof. Tours of the stadium are available and include touring the press box, luxury suites, field, dugout, visitors' clubhouse and more.
Seattle Space Needle
Built for the 1962 World's Fair, this 605 ft. structure is a unique and world famous symbol of Seattle. Visitors may ride a glass elevator to the observation deck and then dine in the revolving restaurant 500 ft. in the air.
General Information
Kent Chamber of Commerce
Information on the city of Kent.
Seattle/South King County Convention and Bureau
A complete guide to visiting the Seattle area!
Washington State Tourism
The official tourism site for the state of Washington.
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