Best points of interest near Des Moines
34 points of interest · 34 ranked · updated 2026-07-15 · off-season
Explore the best points of interest near Des Moines, Washington — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 15 of 34 points of interest · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Kayak Rentals
1.4 mi away
Kayak Rentals is an attraction located near Des Moines, Washington, offering visitors the opportunity to rent kayaks for water-based recreation. The facility sits in the Puget…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
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#2
Robert Morris Earthworks Park
1.9 mi away
Robert Morris Earthworks Park is a public art installation located near Des Moines, Washington. The park features large-scale earthwork sculptures created as a site-specific…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
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#3
Immerse
2.3 mi away
Immerse is a public art installation located near SeaTac in Washington. Visitors to the area can view this artwork, which represents contemporary public art practice in the…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
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#4
Cloud
2.3 mi away
Cloud is a public art installation located near SeaTac in Washington. Situated in the greater Seattle metropolitan area, this artwork offers visitors an opportunity to engage with…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
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#5
Point Robinson Lighthouse
2.8 mi away
Point Robinson Lighthouse stands in Washington State and has operated as a fully automated facility since 1978. The lighthouse sits on property jointly managed by the Park…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
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#6
Bubbleator
3.3 mi away
Bubbleator is an attraction located near Federal Way, Washington. Situated in the Pacific Northwest, this venue offers visitors an engaging experience in the greater Seattle…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
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#7
Clock tower bell
4.8 mi away
Clock tower bell is an attraction located near Federal Way, Washington. Visitors to the area will find this landmark situated in the Pacific Northwest region of the state.
Why 40: protected / landmark status
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#8
Pacific Northwest Railroad Archive
5.3 mi away
The Pacific Northwest Railroad Archive is a museum located near Burien, Washington, dedicated to preserving railroad history and artifacts from the Pacific Northwest region…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
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#9
Emerald Downs
5.6 mi away
Emerald Downs is a Thoroughbred racetrack in Auburn, Washington, located a half mile east of Highway 167. It is named after Seattle, the Emerald City. (Source: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
Why 40: protected / landmark status
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#10
KVI-AM
5.8 mi away
KVI is a commercial radio station licensed to Seattle, Washington, United States, known as "News Talk 570 KVI". Owned by Lotus Communications, it airs a conservative talk format…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#11
Auburn Carnegie Library
7.0 mi away
The Auburn Public Library is a former library building located in Auburn, Washington listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Auburn Carnegie library is a…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
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#12
Auburn Dance Center
7.0 mi away
The Auburn Public Library is a former library building located in Auburn, Washington listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Auburn Carnegie library is a…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#13
Bicycle Tree
7.1 mi away
Bicycle Tree is an attraction located near Burien, Washington. This roadside curiosity features a bicycle embedded in or attached to a tree, making it a quirky stop for visitors…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
Points of Interest near Des Moines
The Des Moines area has 34 points of interest on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best points of interest near Des Moines
How are these points of interest ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
What do the numbers on the map mean?
Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.