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Would you like to know more about one of humankind’s greatest achievements? Check out The Museum of Flight! Here’s a handy “must do” list for first-time visitors and those who want to be sure they’ve done everything.
The Museum of Flight
9404 East Marginal Way South
206.764.5700
http://www.museumofflight.org/
The Museum of Flight is the largest independent, non-profit air and space museum in the world! With over 175 aircraft and spacecraft, tens of thousands of artifacts, millions of rare photographs, dozens of exhibits and experiences and a world-class library, the Museum and its people bring mankind’s incredible history of flight to life.
iFLY Indoor Skydiving
www.iflyworld.com/
349 Tukwila Pkwy
206.244.4359
iFLY is where the dream of flight becomes a reality. Become a part of something bigger than yourself. You’ll fall in love with the sensation & the freedom that comes with floating on air and when you do, there’s a new & exciting sport of indoor bodyflight to become involved in.
Kubota Garden
www.wsdot.wa.gov/ferries
9817 55th Ave South
206.725.5060
A stunning twenty acres of hills and valleys, the Kubota Garden features streams, waterfalls, ponds, rock outcroppings and an exceptionally rich and mature collection of plant material. This unique urban refuge displays over sixty years of vision, effort and commitment by the Kubota family.
Cougar Mountain Zoo
19525 SE 54th St
425.392.6278
www.cougarmountainzoo.org
Nestled on the north facing slope of Cougar Mountain, with a breathtaking view of the Cascade Mountain range and Lake Sammamish, the Cougar Mountain Zoo is dedicated to promoting the cause of the Earth’s vanishing wildlife through the universal power of education. Come meet the mountain lions, lemurs, reindeer, wolves, wallabies and others who call the Cougar Mountain Zoo their home. Lastly, have you ever wanted to feed a fully grown tiger? Ask about tiger feedings at the ticket counter.
Sykart Indoor Racing Center
17450 West Valley Hwy
425.251.5060
www.sykart.com
Established in November 1999, Sykart Indoor Racing Center has been focused on providing the best indoor go-karting experience in the Pacific NW. Sykarts standard walk-in heat is comprised of a 10-minute race session with karts competing in head to head racing with winners determined by best lap time. The Tukwila location offers a 1/4 mile track with high performance karts that travel at approximately 30 – 40mph on track.
Jimi Hendrix Memorial Project
350 Monroe Ave NE Greenwood Memorial Park
425.255.1511
www.zoo.org
Widely recognized as one of the most creative and influential musicians of the 20th century, Jimi Hendrix pioneered the explosive possibilities of the electric guitar. Hendrix’s innovative style of combining fuzz, feedback and controlled distortion created a new musical form. Today the Hendrix family invites fans of all ages from around the world to come and pay their respects to the music legend.
Essentials for the Renton visitor
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