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City in Washington, United States
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Burien is in King County, on Puget Sound just south of Seattle. Amidst the strip malls and car dealerships of suburban Seattle is 'Old Town' Burien, a main street holding onto the area's early charm.
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Burien's premier park, on the Puget Sound.
Artisan bread, buttery pastries, hand-made soups and a wide variety of sandwiches.
A small local chain of casual NW seafood.
Famous for their burgers, they have one of the largest hand crafted selections of Organic ales in the NW, along with an extensive menu and great seasonal specials.
The historic High-Line Tin Shop has been lovingly converted into a bar, with a private theater for events.
A two-bedroom B&B.
Market with 40 to 50 vendors each week. Vendors include a food booth, handmade goods, farm fresh products and fresh baked products.
By car
State Route 509 (SR-509) runs through the city from Seattle to the north, and from Des Moines to the south.
By bus
An ORCA card allows you to transfer to other transit agencies for free. Make use of the excellent Trip Planner to make sure you can get to your destination.
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