Best 185 things to do in Des Moines, WA

Rent a stand up paddleboard with hourly or daily options

Build essential paddleboarding skills for safer Northwest water adventures

Paddle Seattle together at your own pace

Rent skates by the hour for flexible time outdoors

Gather after work for a Tuesday evening paddle and beach potluck

Paddle Elliott Bay to Alki Lighthouse with a guided sea kayak tour

Paddle Elliott Bay for skyline views and a chance to spot local wildlife

Paddle Elliott Bay at sunset from Alki in West Seattle

Practice sea kayak self-rescue skills in a small-group class

Tour Smith Tower’s stories, then enjoy all-day observatory access

Express access to the observatory from 4pm, Sunday–Thursday

Sip tea and a Special-TEA cocktail 35 floors up at Smith Tower

Ride historic elevators to 360-degree views and explore exhibits at your pace

Book group admission to Smith Tower with a self-guided tour and 35th-floor views

Walk downtown Seattle and sample donuts from Top Pot to Pike Place Market

Choose flexible kayak rental time for your Seattle outing

Taste craft cocktails and gourmet bites at 3 Seattle spots with a local guide

Walk Pike Place Market and sample seafood brunch at 3 local eateries

Taste local flavors and explore hidden corners of Pike Place Market

Dine across multiple Seattle restaurants on a private progressive dinner

Progressive, multi-course dinner with drink pairings and chef stories

Eat your way through Pike Place Market with guided tastings and chef stories

Taste your way through Pike Place Market with a local guide

Taste Seattle chocolate and desserts while you learn how chocolate is made and why it tastes so different