Renton is Washington's lakefront city with rock star looks
Famous as the final resting place of legendary guitarist Jimi Hendrix, Renton is a Washington State city blessed with rock star looks. The Cedar River runs through the city's buzzy downtown, where you'll find a wealth of waterfront restaurants, bars, and shops. Get your Washington State trip off to a great start by booking a Renton vacation rental within easy reach of downtown. Take a cruise on Lake Washington, pick up a bargain in the Antiques District, or go hiking in the foothills of Cougar Mountain - Renton has a riff for everyone.
Sightseeing in and around Renton
Do you want to discover attractions to visit in the city? Although it can be tempting to stay in your comfortable vacation rental, you'll want to experience everything that makes Renton a fun place to get away. These are some of the most popular attractions to see, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- Seattle Center (11.5 mi / 18.5 km)
- Starfire Sports Complex (1.8 mi / 2.9 km)
- Family Fun Center (1.8 mi / 2.9 km)
- Seattle Aquarium (10.4 mi / 16.7 km)
- Market Theater Gum Wall (10.4 mi / 16.7 km)
- Bellevue Golf Course (12.4 mi / 19.9 km)
River deep, mountain high - Renton's natural attractions
With its proximity to Lake Washington and the surrounding mountains - Cougar, Squak, and Tiger - Renton is a great outdoors destination. In the summer, score a birdie on 1 of city's golf courses, go kayaking down the Cedar River, or take a guided hike through the mountain parks. Book a Renton vacation rental in the heart of downtown and get your bearings with a cruise on Lake Washington. As the sun sets, kick back with a glass of local wine in the waterfront bars and restaurants, or take in a show in 1 of the city's theaters.
Renton's rain brings Purple Haze to Washington State
The Pacific Northwest region has a reputation for rain and in fall, locals joke that Renton should be named Rainton. The most popular season to visit the city is summer, between June and August, when the days are sunny and temperatures reach 80 degrees. The shoulder seasons of spring and fall are much quieter, and while the temperatures are a comfortable 60-70 degrees, the city does experience higher rainfall than most. The low season is winter, when the cold and damp sets in, and snow is a frequent visitor, so pack wisely.
Climb ev'ry mountain, or just Renton's craggy peaks
Located 11 miles southeast of Seattle, Renton overlooks Lake Washington and the mouth of the Cedar River. While there are dozens of scenic walking trails in the city's parks, serious hikers need to look to the mountains. A 20-minute drive northeast of downtown is Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park. It has a variety of hiking trails through forests and wetlands, and past cliffs and caves, where you may meet the state's furry residents - black bear and bobcat. The park is also connected to Squak Mountain, whose craggy peaks and trails offer fantastic views of Seattle.
Transportation to and around Renton
Fly into Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), the closest airport, located 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from the city center. If you can't find a flight that works for your travel itinerary, you might consider flying into Seattle, WA (BFI-Boeing Field), which is 5.5 mi (8.9 km) away.
If you'd rather travel by train, you can make your way to Tukwila Station.