Auburn, Washington: Your Ideal Getaway and Basecamp for the Puget Sound Region

Welcome to Auburn, Washington. Whether your visit to Auburn finds you enjoying inside or outside attractions, you’ll experience exceptional shopping, exciting entertainment, outstanding performing arts and concert venues, historical landmarks, delicious food and many opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. 

Exploring Auburn takes you through unique and special entertainment experiences afforded by Emerald Downs, White River Amphitheater, Muckleshoot Casino, The Outlet Collection, and nearby, Pacific Raceways. Affectionately known as the gateway to Mt. Rainier, Auburn offers everything for the outdoor enthusiast including bike trails, golf courses, fishing areas and an extensive parks and trails system. Historical attractions such as the White River Valley Museum, Mary Olson Farm and Neely Mansion allow you to get in touch with Auburn’s charming colonial heritage.

With a whole host of nationally affiliated hotels within city limits, we invite you to stay and make time to experience all that Auburn has to offer.  Auburn’s hoteliers offer a comfortable stay, affordable rates and serve as your basecamp to explore Auburn and greater Puget Sound. For a longer visit, Auburn is conveniently situated to other key Puget Sound-area destinations and outdoor recreation opportunities to add to your adventure list.   

Getting Here and Getting Around

Auburn is perfectly positioned in Western Washington between the cities of Seattle and Tacoma. A 20-minute train ride from either city and only 14 miles from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Getting to Auburn, Washington has never been easier. Once you are here, the city offers several transportation options such as car share services, car rentals, shuttles, city buses and ample free parking.