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City in Washington, United States
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Federal Way is a city in King County on the Puget Sound of Washington State. It is the home of the Pacific Bonsai Museum and Rhododendron Species Botanical Gardens. With a population of 96,000 (2016), Federal Way is one of Seattle's largest suburbs.
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An outdoor museum of living art with more than 50 outstanding bonsai trees elegantly displayed in a beautiful woodland setting. Free tours Sunday at 1PM.
Over 10,000 rhododendrons grow in a beautiful woodland setting covering 22 acres. The garden displays over 700 species native to four continents.
It is the main attraction in Federal Way, being the only existing water amusement park in Western Washington.
A place to enjoy Puget Sound.
Atmospheric restaurant with an Indic menu.
Western Washington chain of doughnut bakeries.
Chinese restaurant available for banquets and catering.
Independent pizza joint with a rock music theme.
Authentic, family-owned taqueria.
Japanese restaurant.
Japanese restaurant.
Cafe that also serves light diner fare.
LA Fitness/Esporta, Office Depot, Sportsman's Warehouse, McDonald's, Starbucks, Blue Island Sushi & Roll, Panda Express, etc.
Costco, Hobby Lobby, Seattle Children's South Clinic, Popeye's, Olive Garden, Mattress Depot USA, etc.
The Commons at Federal Way
Amazon Fresh, Century Theatres, Dick's Sporting Goods, Famous Footwear, Five Guys, Kohl's, Target, etc. This mall is where the first Cinnabon opened.
Large strip mall location for H-Mart, Hallmark Creations, Joann, Barnes Noble, Party City, Petco, 85c Bakery, Pho Tai, Taco Bell, etc.
Large market for Asian groceries and other imported goods.
Large strip mall location for Best Buy, Office Depot, Papa Murphy's, Pet Smart, Sole Perfection Shoes, Trappers Sushi, Chipotle, Tokyo Steakhouse, Village Inn, etc.
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By light rail
Federal Way is the south terminus of the Link light rail 1 Line, which comes from SeaTac, Seattle Tacoma International Airport, Tukwila, Seattle, Shoreline, Mountlake Terrace and Lynnwood to the…
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For intercity bus service outside of the region, travel to Seattle or Tacoma.
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