Renton Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in King County, Washington, USA
About Renton
Renton was named for Captain William Renton, the financial backer of the Renton Coal Company which was founded by one of Renton's first white settlers, Erasmus Smithers. Built on Duwamish land, Renton gained settlers looking for jobs in the coal mines until Boeing began to open plants for aircraft construction in World War II, resulting in a population boom. As of 2022, Renton had a population of 104,000. This article covers more than the City of Renton as it includes three potential annexation zones that are typically considered part of Renton (though some have addresses inSeattleandIssaquah). (The Renton School District has different borders than the city and unincorporated parts ofKing Countyare given Renton addresses.)
Top Attractions in Renton
Explore the best things to see and do in Renton:
- ★Carco Theatre
- ★Cedar River Trail
- ★Coulon Beach Park
- ★Henry Moses Aquatic Center
- ★Honey Creek Trail
- ★Ivar's Clam Lights
- ★Jimi Hendrix Memorial
- ★Liberty Park
Where to Eat in Renton
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Blossom Vegetarian Restaurant
- 🍴Heaven Sent Fried Chicken
- 🍴Jay Berry's Cafe
- 🍴Jimmy Mac's Roadhouse
- 🍴Melrose Grill
- 🍴Naan -N- Curry
Where to Stay in Renton
- 🏨Clarion Hotel Renton
- 🏨Econo Lodge Hotel
- 🏨Hilton Garden Inn Seattle/Renton
- 🏨Hyatt Regency Lake Washington
- 🏨Larkspur Landing Renton
- 🏨Quality Inn
Renton Travel Guide Sections
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