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Census-designated place in Washington, United States
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White Center is an unincorporated area of King County, just south of West Seattle and north of Burien. The area embraces its nickname of 'Rat City', making it a part of its punk-rock mixed-ethnicity identity.
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Old school roller skating rink and the proud birthplace of the Rat City Rollergirls.
Popular slightly hipster but family friendly pizza joint with a creative and delicious menu.
People come from all over the region for tasty Salvadorean meals and pastries.
Taco Time is a large and popular regional chain for Tex-Mex fast food. This Taco Time happens to be the very first one started by Frank Tonkin, Sr. in 1962.
Great Asian market with a crazy variety of foods.
State Route 509 (SR-509) runs along the east edge of the area, from Seattle to Burien and Des Moines. Take the exit towards Myers Way/White Center.
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