Destination Heritage - A Guide to Historic Places Around King County, Washington

This region’s rich heritage lives on in the stories, place names, museums, buildings and landscapes of King County. The Destination Heritage visitor guide series highlights the best of these historic places.


History is not only about the past. Destination Heritage features people, places and events that actively shape the present and future. In King County, the lessons of history are helping to weave a local culture that grows increasingly aware of the need for economic and environmental sustainability.


2010 American Association of State and Local History - Award of Merit
2010 Washington State Historic Preservation Officer's Awards - Outstanding
Achievement in the Media

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Find color brochures in print at major tourist attractions around Seattle and King County.