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2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Renton, Washington

Updated April 16, 2021

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Unusual Attractions in Renton

Jimi Hendrix Memorial

Renton, Washington

Jimi Hendrix Memorial

The final resting place of one of the most sensational guitar players of all time was created only after his father got the rights to his music.

Renton Public Library

Renton, Washington

Renton Public Library

This unique library spans a mighty river.

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Kubota Gardens

Seattle, Washington

Kubota Garden

This semi-secret garden in south Seattle emulates a traditional Japanese garden using the plants of the Pacific Northwest.

3 miles from Renton

The main entrance to the Museum.

Tukwila, Washington

The Museum of Flight

An extraordinary collection of aircraft and spacecraft on display at the original site of the Boeing Company.

4 miles from Renton

View from inside the forest

Seattle, Washington

The Magnificent Forest

Tucked away in Seward Park is Seattle’s only old-growth forest.

4 miles from Renton

Just a few of the clowns.

Seattle, Washington

Big Top Curiosity Shop

Inside this curiosity shop, visitors can peruse the clown collection or purchase a molar from the mouth of Bigfoot.

5 miles from Renton

Many of Full Tilt’s vegan options.

Seattle, Washington

Full Tilt Ice Cream and Pinball Arcade

An ice cream parlor chain that caters to vegans and pinball fans equally.

5 miles from Renton

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Peregrine Falcons Came Home to Roost in a Boeing 737 Plant

After pausing production of the 737 MAX, Boeing will get help evicting its resident birds of prey.

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February 13, 2020

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