Things To Do

Mount Rainier National Park - Nisqually Entrance

Mt. Rainier National Park is gorgeous this time of year! You can drive about 1-2 hours to get to the west side of the park. We recommend going to Paradise (https://www.nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/paradise.htm) to get some great views of Mt. Rainier! Paradise is located 19 miles east of the Nisqually Entrance to the park. While you're there, check out the Visitor's Center where you can find a snack area, small walk-through museum, gift shop, and park information. Bring your boots if you want to hike, there will still be a little snow! We also recommend going to Longmire (https://www.nps.gov/mora/planyourvisit/longmire.htm), 7 miles east from the Nisqually Entrance and on the way to Paradise. You can stop here for easy and hard hikes that range between 1 mile and 10 miles long. There's a general store, museum (hopefully it's open!), and a restaurant at the National Park Inn. There shouldn't be snow here, but you'll still get great views of Mt. Rainier!

White River Trail

A nice easy paved trail, less than 5 miles roundtrip, found in Auburn! This trail follows along the White River.

Olympic National Forest

Olympic National Forest is a bit far from Auburn! But, if you plan to be here a while, it's worth the trip!

Woodland Park Zoo

Snoqualmie Falls

Google Maps Driving Directions to the Upper Parking Lot (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=en&geocode=&saddr=&daddr=47.542932,-121.836834) These is the most famous waterfall in Washington! Park your car and it's a very short walk on a paved path to get great views of the waterfall. If you're planning to be in the Seattle area for a while, you may choose to stay at the Snoqualmie Falls Hotel and Spa for a night or two! There's a really nice gift shop if you are interested in making a day trip here.

Muckleshoot Casino Resort

Muckleshoot is a Native American Reservation close to Auburn, WA. There's a casino on the reservation if you'd like to try your luck at some gambling!

Pike Place Market

Pike Place Market is in downtown Seattle along the Puget Sound. It is roughly a 40-45 minute drive from Auburn, Washington. The address provided is for a garage to park your car. Pike Place Market is an open air market where you can find local crafts, flowers, street food, restaurants, spices, fresh seafood and fresh produce, jewelry, candy, souvenirs, clothing, coffee (including the original Starbucks) and MUCH MUCH more!

Seattle Aquarium

Seattle Aquarium is right along the Puget Sound and is very close to Pike Place Market! It is in the process of expanding right now, but it is OPEN!

Westfield Southcenter

If your thing is shopping, go to South Center Mall in Tukwila! You can find restaurants, a movie theatre, and LOTS of stores inside and outside of the mall. It's close-by SeaTac Airport

Outlet Collection Way

If you choose to stay at one of the hotels we recommend, you'll be very close to the Outlet Mall in Auburn! Get some great deals at popular retail stores like Michael Kors, Adidas, Old Navy, Levi's, Ann Taylor, Coach, and many many more.

Emerald Downs

Horse racing close by to our recommended hotels!