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27 Best and Fun Things To Do In Burien Washington


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Located by the banks of Lake Burien, this lively city offers countless miles of stunning coastline and expansive views of the mountains, making it the ideal destination for a serene weekend escape.

While in Burien, visitors can take advantage of the pristine beach and the multiple parks and trails in the area.

Nature lovers will also enjoy wandering around the Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden with its spectacular landscaped gardens, while history buffs will be delighted by the exhibits at the Highline Heritage Museum.

Burien is also a hop, skip, and a jump away from the popular Museum of Flight, which is an absolute must-see for aviation enthusiasts.

For those travelling with pets, the Burien Off-Leash Dog Park is sure to delight!

Want to know more about what Burien has to offer? Keep reading for a list of all the other attractions and activities available here

The 27 Most Popular Things To Do In Burien Washington

27. Green River Trail

5.0 ★★★★★ (2 reviews)

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26. Hicklin Lake

3.7 ★★★★☆ (6 reviews)

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25. Interurban Trail

4.3 ★★★★☆ (7 reviews)

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24. Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park

4.9 ★★★★★ (11 reviews)

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Location: Phoenix Dr Tukwila WA

Tel:  206 764 5700

Web Address:   http://museumofflight.org/Giving/Vietnam-Commemorative-Park

23. KVI Beach

4.0 ★★★★☆ (11 reviews)

22. Roxy’s Casino

3.9 ★★★★☆ (39 reviews)

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Location: Seattle WA

21. Salmon Creek Ravine Park

3.9 ★★★★☆ (85 reviews)

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Location: 12540 Shorewood Pl SW Burien WA

Tel:  206 988 3700

Web Address:   https://burienwa.gov/

20. Charles Simonyi Space Gallery

4.9 ★★★★★ (98 reviews)

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Location: Tukwila WA

19. Roman Casino

4.0 ★★★★☆ (102 reviews)

Location: 11829 Renton Ave S Seattle WA

Tel:  206 772 4200

Web Address:   https://playmaverickwashington.com/

18. Eagle Landing Park

3.7 ★★★★☆ (105 reviews)

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Location: 14641 25th Ave SW Burien WA

Tel:  206 988 3700

Web Address:   https://burienwa.gov/residents/parks_recreation_cultural_services/city_parks_trails_facilities/eagle_landing_park

17. Puget Sound Park

4.1 ★★★★☆ (113 reviews)

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Location: 135 SW 126th Street Burien WA

Tel:  206 988 3700

Web Address:   https://burienwa.gov/cms/one.aspx

16. White Center Heights Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ (180 reviews)

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Location: 10208 7th Ave SW Seattle WA

Tel:  206 296 0100

Web Address:   http://kingcounty.gov/services/parks-recreation/parks/parks-and-natural-lands/parksatoz.aspx

15. Lake Burien School Memorial Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ (204 reviews)

Location: 1620 SW 149th Street Burien WA

Tel:  206 988 3700

Web Address:   https://burienwa.gov/

14. Marvista Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (208 reviews)

Location: 19990 4th Ave SW Normandy Park WA

Tel:  206 248 7603

Web Address:   https://normandyparkwa.gov/recreation-community/city-parks/

13. Maury Island Marine Park

4.6 ★★★★★ (233 reviews)

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Location: Vashon WA

Tel:  206 296 0100

Web Address:   http://kingcounty.gov/services/parks-recreation/parks/parks-and-natural-lands/natural-lands/maury-island-marine-park.aspx

12. Steve Cox Memorial Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ (383 reviews)

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Location: 1321 SW 102nd Street Seattle WA

Tel:  206 477 6150

Web Address:   http://kingcounty.gov/services/parks-recreation/parks/parks-and-natural-lands/popular-parks/stevecoxmemorial.aspx

11. North SeaTac Park & Ball Fields

4.4 ★★★★☆ (454 reviews)

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Location: Des Moines Memorial Drive South and S 128th Street SeaTac WA

Tel:  206 973 4680

Web Address:   http://seatacwa.gov/

10. Aviation Pavilion

4.9 ★★★★★ (469 reviews)

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Location: 9304 E Marginal Way S Tukwila WA

Tel:  206 764 5700

Web Address:   http://museumofflight.org/explore-the-museum/museum-galleries/Aviation-Pavilion

9. Tukwila Community Center

4.5 ★★★★★ (643 reviews)

Location: 12424 42nd Ave S Tukwila WA

Tel:  206 768 2822

Web Address:   http://tukwilawa.gov/PARKS

Our Top picks

8. Three Tree Point

4.3 ★★★★☆ (15 reviews)

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7. Highline Heritage Museum

4.7 ★★★★★ (19 reviews)

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Location: 819 SW 152nd Street Burien WA

Tel:  206 402 4029

Web Address:   https://highlinehistory.org/

6. Lake Burien

2.9 ★★★☆☆ (25 reviews)

5. Dottie Harper Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ (209 reviews)

Location: 421 SW 146th Street Burien WA

Tel:  206 988 3700

Web Address:   https://burienwa.gov/residents/parks_recreation_cultural_services/city_parks_trails_facilities/dottie_harper_park

4. Burien Off Leash Dog Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ (379 reviews)

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Location: 15810 5th Ave SW Burien WA

Tel:  206 988 3700

Web Address:   http://b-towndog.com/

3. Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden

4.6 ★★★★★ (697 reviews)

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Location: 13735 24th Ave S SeaTac WA

Tel:  206 391 4003

Web Address:   http://highlinegarden.org/

2. Seahurst Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (2,400 reviews)

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Location: 1600 SW Seahurst Park Road Burien WA

Tel:  206 988 3700

Web Address:   https://burienwa.gov/residents/parks_recreation_cultural_services/city_parks_trails_facilities/seahurst_park

1. The Museum of Flight

4.8 ★★★★★ (12,066 reviews)

Location: 9404 E Marginal Way S Seattle WA

Tel:  206 764 5700

Web Address:   http://museumofflight.org/

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Burien Washington! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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