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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Federal Way

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Federal Way, Washington

Updated May 21, 2020

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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

Des Moines, Washington

Landmark on the Sound

A historic Masonic building overlooking the Puget Sound.
4 miles from Federal Way
Untitled (Johnson Pit #30)

Kent, Washington

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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The Garages

Tacoma, Washington

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
Sanford & Son Antiques

Tacoma, Washington

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
Seaform Pavilion.

Tacoma, Washington

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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