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Des Moines

Des Moines is on the eastern shore of Puget Sound between Seattle and Tacoma. Des Moines was settled in 1867 and named for the Des Moines City Improvement Co. The city prospered as a major sawmill center in the late 1800's.

The 838-slip Des Moines Marina and 670-foot public fishing pier is the focal point of the city. Guest moorage, boat launch facilities and gasoline are also available.

There is also a Des Moines, Iowa.

Des Moines is part of the Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA metro area.

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Education Highline Community College |
Golf Marina Inn |
Motels, Hotels, and Resorts Garden Suites | Suites SEATAC Airport South | Tranquil Mountain Resort | Waterford at Des Moines |
City Parks Departments City of Des Moines Parks |

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The Most Anticipated Upcoming Washington Events Are:
JeffCo Holiday Fair Port Townsend November 7 thru November 8
Holiday Festival of the Arts Bellingham November 20 thru December 4
Holiday Gallery Walk Fairhaven November 27 thru November 28
Marshal?s Winery Thanksgiving Weekend Open House Dallesport November 27 thru November 29
The Messiah Wenatchee December 6

Other upcoming events include:
Wine & Cheese - Wine Education Series at Central Washington University Ellensburg February 5
Strawberry Mountain Salon Christmas Open House Goldendale December 4
Holiday Barrel Tasting Walla Walla December 4 thru December 6
Lighted Christmas Parade Lynden December 5
Passport Wine Tour Port Angeles November 14 thru November 15

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