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Federal Way, Washington

Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden

This 22-acre botanical garden is home to the largest collection of rhododendrons in the world.

Federal Way, Washington

Pacific Bonsai Museum

A comprehensive collection of bonsai set in a beautiful campus.

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Landmark on the Sound

A historic Masonic building overlooking the Puget Sound.

4 miles from Federal Way

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Untitled (Johnson Pit #30)

Tasked with beautifying a disused stretch of industrial land one artist filled a hole with grass.

6 miles from Federal Way

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Graffiti Garages

This parking garage has given itself over to graffiti artists and the neighborhood can't thank them enough.

7 miles from Federal Way

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Sanford & Son Antiques

This three-story antique market and curiosity emporium claims to be "the largest singly owned antique shop in the Pacific Northwest."

7 miles from Federal Way

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Bridge of Glass

A beautiful footbridge with over 2,000 glass sculptures along the walls and ceiling.

7 miles from Federal Way

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