King County

 

This region along the Washington coast west of the breathtaking Cascade Mountain Range is home to a series of incredible urban centers, but these centers are divided by swathes of the gorgeous and heavily forested Washington wilderness. Green hills covered with dense tree lines keep the ground entirely invisible from a distance, and white mountaintops contrast beautifully with the region’s various crystal-blue lakes.

 

King County hosts a litany of fascinating stories to be told. From the stories held by the region’s first inhabitants, the Duwamish people, to the adventures and population growth of the Klondike gold rush, the journey that crafted King County into the idyllic destination it is today began centuries ago. Indigenous guides assisted the region’s first eastern explorers. On these expeditions, the county’s natural allure certainly didn’t go unnoticed as the Donation Land Claims Act of 1850 a few short decades later brought travelers from all around to the shadows beneath the Cascades. If you’re intrigued and would like to learn even more, the Washington State History Museum is always open to the state’s many curious minds.

• A variety of delicious cuisines from around the globe
• A gorgeous natural landscape that’s only accented by the county’s various urban centers
• The county’s sprawling and rich history 
• Endless fun to be had at amenities like Sammamish Lake and the Chihuly Garden and Glass

This stretch of the Washington countryside is home to communities as lovely and as welcoming as the gorgeous Cascade Mountains themselves. 

 

So, whether you’re sinking your teeth into another one of The Pink Door’s delicious meals or letting your imagination soar at the captivating Museum of Flight, you’re sure to make plenty of new friends and enjoy numerous fun activities along the way.

What would any place be without its food? King County has so many wonderful cuisines to choose from. There’s the Peyrassol Cafe at Southport for some of the best duck breast and pork chop dishes in the state. Next, there’s the, previously mentioned, Pink Door, which offers a variety of incredible pastas and wines for you to love. 

 

Then Shaker + Spear can appease any seafood fans out there. Of course, we couldn’t forget Water's Table-Renton Restaurant where guests can enjoy a lovely meal along the waterfront. Perhaps you’re looking for something a bit more European. Don’t worry, Sansonina Ristorante Italiano does Italian cuisine the justice it deserves. Lastly on our shortlist, we’d like to mention Asadero Prime. It would simply be wrong of us not to bring up their perfectly prepared steaks and tacos. 

Well, you’ve settled on a cozy spot and your stomach is all filled up. All that’s left is to set a course and let loose. The gorgeous Snoqualmie Falls are always a lovely sight to enjoy with loved ones. Maybe instead you’d like to admire all the many fascinating species on display at the Bellevue Botanical Garden, or perhaps you’d enjoy feeling like you’re standing at the top of the world while you take in the simply incredible views of the Sky View Observatory in the Emerald City. 

 

Then there are the awe-inspiring aircraft and space shuttle mock-ups to admire at The Museum of Flight. You’re sure to find a favorite of yours. On the other hand, the Chihuly Garden and Glass host an assortment of thoughtful and impressive artistic glass creations. Maybe what you need is a nice calm day of boating along the Washington and Sammamish lakes. The county has a little something for everyone to love. Come and set the destination for your next adventure.

King County has over 15 various school districts within its borders and all of which provide the county’s growing young minds a friendly place to learn and test their skills. A few notable schools within the region can be seen below.