Federal Way sits on Puget Sound between Seattle and Tacoma and punches well above its weight for multi-week stays — sandy beaches and trails at Dash Point, the Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden and Pacific Bonsai Museum, plus parks, coffee shops and a growing craft-beer/food scene make it easy to unwind after shifts and get outside without needing a car for every outing.
Need big-city options? Seattle and Tacoma are short drives (under ~30 miles) for nightlife, museums and larger medical centers when you want more variety.
Federal Way sits on Puget Sound between Seattle and Tacoma and punches well above its weight for multi-week stays — sandy beaches and trails at Dash Point, the Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden and Pacific Bonsai Museum, plus parks, coffee shops and a growing craft-beer/food scene make it easy to unwind after shifts and get outside without needing a car for every outing.
Need big-city options? Seattle and Tacoma are short drives (under ~30 miles) for nightlife, museums and larger medical centers when you want more variety.