White Center

Explore

Recreation is the name of the game in White Center. At Roxbury Lanes (2823 SW Roxbury St) you can bowl and play arcade games, and at Southgate Roller Rink (9646 17th Ave SW)—home to the Rat City Rollergirls—DJs spin classic and current tunes to skate to. Dick Thurnau Memorial Park (11050 10th Ave SW) offers disc golf, walking trails, and White Center Bicycle Playground, a supportive space where kids can learn how to ride safely.

Eat and Drink

Renowned chef Brady Ishiwata Williams serves inventive bites with Japanese and American influences at Tomo (9811 16th Ave SW). It’s a few doors from sprawling Beer Star (9801 16th Ave SW) taproom, with its astounding selection of craft brews and two popular eateries inside: Zeeks Pizza and Lil Woody’s. Crawfish House (9826 16th Ave SW) serves Cajun-spiced shrimp po’boys and crawfish étouffée, and Best Roasted Corn Stand (9811 15th Ave) is your source for spicy Hot Cheetos elote, fresh mango dusted with chile powder, and other Mexican street snacks.

Shop

Pick up bikes and gear at Angle Lake Cyclery (9421 16th Ave SW) and Rat City Bikes (9614 16th Ave SW). Grab some toys and treats for your furry best buddy at A Dog’s Dream Natural Pet Supply (9620 14th Ave SW). Carniceria El Paisano (9629 15th Ave SW) stocks authentic Latin American groceries, from tamales to beef barbacoa.