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Attractions and
Recreation
Auburn
is home to many attractions
and recreation facilities to
further enhance your
enjoyment of the area,
whether you are visiting or
making it your home.
In addition to the following
attractions, Auburn also has
a network of trails for
jogging, horseback riding
and bicycling.
Residents also enjoy fishing
in local rivers.
Auburn Municipal
Airport
Auburn Municipal
Airport is the 3rd
busiest airport in
the state and
classified by the
Federal Aviation
Administration as a
reliever for both
Sea-Tac and Boeing
Field. The airport
is situated on 86
acres with over 277
based-aircraft and
has more than
160,000 business,
personal and medical
aircraft operations
per year. The
airport is under
private management
and is undergoing
major improvements
and enhancements.
The City of Auburn
has designated the
airport as an
economic growth
area.
Auburn Downtown
Association
Historic Downtown
Auburn
 Historic downtown with its original architecture, combined
with historic
preservation and
on-going
renovations,
provides a gathering
place for numerous
events and a unique
shopping
experience. With
antique, jewelry and
specialty gift
shops, Rottles
Apparel & Shoes (the
last of Washington’s
family-owned
department stores),
Nelson’s Jewelry
Store, Cavanaugh Ace
Hardware, the Auburn
Avenue Dinner
Theater, a broad
base of services and
a variety of
home-style eateries,
there’s something
special for
everyone.
Several of our historic buildings have been renovated with
special care to
preserve our
architectural
heritage and
continue to reflect
Auburn’s history.
Adjacent to one
another are both
locally owned
historic businesses
and a modern
state-of-the-art
hospital. Downtown
Auburn remains a
vibrant and vital
retail, service,
city government and
medical center of
the Green River
Valley.
The Auburn Downtown
Association (ADA),
an organization
committed to the
future of downtown
Auburn, has been
serving area
businesses since
1988. Their
long-running
Sidewalk Sale &
Craft Show happens
the third week of
July every year and
has grown into one
of the more popular
summer festivals in
the area. The ADA
provides centralized
management; works to
strengthen and
broaden the economic
base; encourages
visual improvements
through good design;
and promotes the
downtown area as
Auburn’s social,
cultural and
economic center.
ADA’s mission is to
enhance the downtown
business environment
and make it a better
place to live, work,
visit and shop.
Emerald Downs
Experience the Sport
of Kings at the
Northwest's premiere
thoroughbred
racetrack. Emerald
Downs, a magnificent
167-acre facility,
offers the finest in
racing excitement
for fans of all
ages. The
Northwest's best
thoroughbreds can be
found racing on the
Auburn oval, while
Mount Rainier
provides a stunning
backdrop. Emerald
Downs' six-level
stadium is focused
on the finish line.
Whether you choose
the Trackside Tent,
or high atop the
grandstand in one of
the luxurious Triple
Crown Suites, you
won't miss a bit of
the action.
State-of-the-art
video coverage
brings the action up
close with more than
550 monitors located
throughout the
facility. The
highlight of every
year is the running
of the $400,000
Longacres Mile (Gr.
III). This year
marks the 71st
running of the mile.
The big race, which
features the West
Coast's best
mid-distance
runners, goes
postward each
August. Fans of all
ages enjoy a variety
of special events
throughout our
racing season.
Families can gather
in the Paddock Park
on summer Sundays to
enjoy racing and
special Sound
Transit Family Day
activities that
include pony rides,
face painting
clowns, magicians
and much more. Visit
www.emeralddowns.com
for more
information.
Muckleshoot Casino
You might think you
are standing in a
Las Vegas or Reno
casino when in fact
you are in “The
Biggest and Best In
The Northwest,” the
Muckleshoot Casino
in Auburn.
The Muckleshoot
Casino features over
2,600 machines, over
114 table games, the
largest Poker room
in the state, 2
separate casinos
with one being the
state’s only
completely
non-smoking casino
with over 400
machines and 20
tables and you can
park for free in the
new seven-story
parking-garage.
You’ll find all your
favourite table
games such as
blackjack, craps,
roulette and
baccarat plus a
variety of your
favourite machines
including Clue,
Amazing Wins, Rich
Little Piggies,
Wheel of Fortune,
Monopoly and Video
Poker. The
Muckleshoot Casino
is open 24-hours,
7-days a week, 365
days a year.
Enjoy
a great meal in one
of the casino's six
restaurants or treat
yourself to
something from the
Sweet Shoppe. Club
Galaxy features live
music and dancing
seven nights a week
and there is never a
cover charge. The
Muckleshoot Casino
also offers banquet
facilities that can
accommodate parties
of 50 to 300.
Why Play Anywhere
Else?!
From all points take
Highway 18 to the
Auburn Way exit and
turn left. For more
information on the
casino or current
entertainment call
(800) 804-4944 or
check out the
casino's web site at
www.muckleshootcasino.com.
SuperMall
SuperMall
is the Northwest’s
largest value
oriented mall.
Encompassing 1.2
million square
feet, SuperMall
features a single
level racetrack
design with over 130
stores. In addition
to anchors Nordstrom
Rack, Steve &
Barry’s, Marshall’s,
Old Navy, Burlington
Coat Factory, Bed
Bath & Beyond,
Sports Authority,
Sam’s Club & Vision
Quest, there are a
complementary blend
of outlet and
national brand
retailers including
popular brands like
Gap Outlet, Harry &
David, Tommy
Hilfiger, Carter’s
Childrenswear,
Aeropostale,
Justice Just for
Girls and many
more! For families,
SuperMall offers a
soft play area, a
carousel, kiddie
rides, a climbing
wall and a nursing
lounge. Guest
Services located in
the Train Court
offers Gift Card
purchases,
wheelchair rentals
and customer
assistance.
SuperMall is
conveniently located
at the intersection
of Hwy 18 and SR 167
in Auburn. Visit
www.supermall.com
for directions and a
complete list of
stores.
White River
Amphitheatre
Celebrating
its 5th
anniversary, White
River Amphitheatre
is the most
state-of-the-art
outdoor concert
venue in the entire
country. This
season, White River
expects another
stellar
entertainment lineup
between May and
September. See our
web site,
WhiteRiverConcerts.com,
for the latest
schedule info.
White
River has been home
for Farm Aid 2004,
Jimmy Buffett, The
Eagles, Tom Petty,
Toby Keith, Crosby
Stills Nash & Young,
Coldplay, Reba
McEntire, Brooks &
Dunn, Sting & Annie
Lennox, Fleetwood
Mac, Alan Jackson,
John Mayer,
Aerosmith and Cher
among others.
Almost
half of the 20,000
seats are covered by
the amphitheatre
roof. There is ample
parking and diverse
food and beverage
service. The site
also houses the
River Lodge (a
6,000-square-foot
lounge), the Bear
and Wolf Houses (all
ages cafés), and
four separate
restroom buildings.
Free
shuttle service is
available to the
Amphitheatre from
The
SuperMall Red
Robin for every
show.
White River offers an outstanding VIP experience for
companies and
individuals looking
to entertain
friends, family and
clients. The VIP
Program includes
exceptional seating
and first class
amenities. For info
please contact
(360) 825-6200.
White
River Amphitheatre
is a partnership
between the
Muckleshoot Indian
Tribe and Live
Nation.
Iron Horse Casino
At
the Steiner Diner
you can listen to
the oldies while
enjoying juicy
burgers, fabulous
fries and creamy
milkshakes, or enjoy
fine dining in their
full-service
restaurant. Whether
you’re hungry for
fun and games or
mouth-watering food,
the Iron Horse
Casino in Auburn is
the place to be.
The Iron Horse
offers Vegas-style
gaming with $200
limits and $1 Happy
Hour gaming. Also,
check out the
friendly poker
room. The Iron
Horse Casino is
located one-mile
east of Emerald
Downs at 333 15th
NE in Auburn. For
more information
call 253-833-7100.
Regal Auburn 17
Theaters
Enjoy
a movie-going
experience at Cinema
17, located adjacent
to the SuperMall.
Cinema 17 features
17 stadium-riser
auditoriums, all
digital sound, snack
bar, and ample
parking. This large
63,000 square-foot
building has an
airport theme with a
plane suspended from
the lobby ceiling.
The luminous neon
tower can be seen
for miles. At
Cinema 17, it’s
always more than a
movie. Online
ticket purchasing is
available at
www.fandango.com.
Auburn Golf Course
The
Auburn Golf Course
is an 18-hole scenic
course
nestled along the
Green River. The
course is open to
the public and
offers a challenge
to
golfers of all skill
levels. The new
clubhouse opened in
August 2007 and
features a pro shop,
150-seat banquet and
meeting facility,
and full basement
for carts and
general storage. A
110-seat
full-service
restaurant at the
clubhouse will open
in the fall of 2007.
Over the past
several years, the
Golf Course has
undergone a complete
transformation with
the reconstruction
of nine fairways, 15
greens and 17 tee
boxes. With
competitive rates
year round, the
Auburn Golf Course
also offers a lesson
program with
professional
instruction,
tournaments, Men’s
and Women’s Club
events, a Junior
Program, student and
senior rates, and an
off-season unlimited
monthly play pass.
The Auburn Golf
Course is located at
29630 Green River
Rd. SE in Auburn.
For more information
call 253-833-2350 or
visit
www.auburngolf.org.
Washington National
Golf Club
Located
on the scenic Auburn
plateau, Washington
National Golf Club
was co-designed by
John Fought and
Orrin Vincent.
Washington National
combines world-class
golf with a
campus-like
atmosphere as the
entire project
features a
University of
Washington theme.
The par-72 layout is
already recognized
as one of the
Northwest’s golfing
treasures. The
bunkers, with their
long noses and
flashed white sand
faces, are
spectacular, the
water features are
breathtaking, and
the design is simply
world-class. Like
many of the game’s
great courses,
Washington
National’s layout
gradually increases
in challenge and
splendor as it
builds to a
crescendo over the
final five holes.
The brilliant design
is enhanced with
impeccable playing
conditions,
contrasting
transitional areas,
and its sheer
grandeur. There is
no doubt that, with
a little maturity
and exposure to
golf’s ruling
bodies, Washington
National will take
its place among
America’s greatest
golfing venues.
Washington National
also includes a
state-of-the-art
practice facility
with a 25-plus stall
grass hitting area,
practice bunker,
chipping green and
putting green.
Washington
National’s
restaurant and
banquet facilities
can accommodate your
golf events,
reunions, weddings
and much more.
Washington National
hosted the 2002 NCAA
Women’s Golf
Championship and
hosted the 2003 NCAA
Men’s Western
Regional golf
tournament, as well
as the 2003 U.S.
Open Sectional
Qualifier.
Washington National
is located at 14330
SE Husky Way in
Auburn. For more
information call
253-333-5000.
Jade Greens Golf
Course & Driving
Range
Jade
Greens is a
nine-hole public
course that is
described as “very
player friendly”.
Junior and senior
rates are available
Monday through
Friday. There are
additional sets of
tees that can be
used when playing an
18-hole round. Jade
Greens is located at
18330 SE Lake Holm
Road in Auburn. For
more information
call 253-931-8562.
White River Valley
Museum
A
surprising secret –
many have discovered
that Auburn has the
best local history
museum in the
state! The
award-winning
museum’s exhibits
tell the story of
Auburn, from Native
American history to
the 1920s. They
focus on the
Muckleshoot Indian
Tribe, pioneer life,
immigration from
Europe and Japan,
truck farming,
railroading and the
building of towns
throughout the
area. Visitors get
to wander into
a pioneer cabin,
climb aboard a
Northern Pacific
caboose, and
investigate the
shops in 1924
downtown Auburn.
Rotating exhibits
are fun and change
three times a year.
Opening hours are
Wednesday through
Sunday, noon to 4
pm. The museum is
located at 918 H
Street SE in
Auburn. For more
information or to
book tours, call
253-288-7433 or
visit
www.wrvmuseum.org.
Auburn City Parks,
Arts & Recreation
The
City of Auburn
Parks, Arts &
Recreation
Department offers a
comprehensive
program of
recreational,
educational and
cultural activities
and programs for
citizens of all
ages. Recreation
Division offerings
include sports,
camps, classes and
activities for
preschool children,
youth, teen, adults
and seniors, in
addition to
developmentally
disabled children
and adults. The
department operates
the Auburn Senior
Activity Center,
which enhances the
lives of senior
adults through
social,
recreational, health
and wellness,
educational and
nutritional services
and programs.
The Cultural Arts
Division presents
professional touring
performances in the
parks, at the Auburn
Performing Arts
Center, and the
Auburn Riverside
Theatre; presents
gallery shows at the
City Hall Gallery;
and installs public
art in various
locations throughout
the city. The
department operates
the Auburn Golf
Course, the White
River Valley Museum,
and the Mountain
View Cemetery. The
city’s parks include
several picnic
shelters for rent,
four indoor rental
facilities, and Game
Farm Wilderness
Park’s 18 individual
campsites for tents,
recreational
vehicles and
trailers.
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