About Renton

Renton, Washington is stated as the the city of opportunity and it surely is a great place to visit. Located on the south shore of Lake Washington, Renton is the fifth largest city in Kong County. The Cedar River runs through the heart of downtown Renton and offers articulate beauty upon gazing. You will also find that this city is a transportation landmark and has a diverse culture of art and festival events.

Just a little over 100 years ago, Renton was casually just an open space along the trail from Seattle. This space was actually home to the Duwamish people. There, the people built permanent villages and fishing weirs along the river. Renton was established on September 6, 1901. Slowly, the town evolved into an urban center. Renton's population remained constant and is currently 80,000 and growing.You may find more history a Renton History Museum. The museum can be found in the Renton, WA yellow pages or Renton, WA business directory for more information.Whatever your heart may desire, you will find several activities to take part in Renton. The city offers an array of restaurants to choose from with many different tastes in mind and some wonderful parks to take part in recreation. The city is also home to the first IKEA in the Northwest. You will also find it easy to travel to the great city of Seattle nearby and also Bellevue. The accommodations are fairly reasonable and the hotels are easy to find.

If you choose, Renton has great transportation services to tote you throughout the day. There are local buses, commuter trains, and Amtrak service available for your needs. These transportation routes are frequent and can connect to other modes of transportation if you have a longer way to go. And, you may also find rent a car services available if you choose to drive yourself. For additional information on rates, you can look up several rent a car companies in the Renton, WA yellow pages.Renton has very mild climate and usually the weather does not fluctuate with the seasons as much as its surrounding cities. Be sure to check out many of the season's festivals in Renton when visiting. You will be sure to come back again.

Written by Lyndsey Morgan