Best 160 things to do in Des Moines, WA

Ride hand-picked Pacific Northwest trails with a BICP certified guide and dial in skills at your level

Bike 20 miles downhill through Snoqualmie Tunnel and trestle bridges

Ride intermediate-to-advanced singletrack with shuttle transport from Seattle or Bellevue

Ride Seattle’s waterfront, landmarks, and neighborhoods with a local guide

Paddle Liberty Bay with a guide and learn about seals, wildlife, and waterfront history

Taste regional drinks while uncovering Poulsbo’s Nordic waterfront history

Trace Tacoma’s rise, setbacks, and revival with a local historian

Trace Tacoma’s frontier past through live stories, poetry, and three drinks

Explore Poulsbo’s waterfront history, Scandinavian heritage, and local stories on foot

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

Learn sea kayaking basics in a small-group class on Elliott Bay

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

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

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

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

Eat your way through Pike Place Market before the crowds on a 2.5-hour breakfast tour