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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:
Tri-Cities Family Expo Pasco January 29 thru January 30
Holiday Home Tour Peninsula December 13
Lantern Tours at the Fort Vancouver continuing
Lantern Tours at the Fort Vancouver continuing
The Messiah Wenatchee December 6

Other upcoming events include:
Red Wine and Chocolate Port Angeles and Port Townsend February 13 thru February 15
Bed & Breakfast Holiday Open House Peninsula December 12 thru December 13
Wine & Cheese - Wine Education Series at Central Washington University Ellensburg February 5
Lighted Christmas Parade Lynden December 5
Harvest Wine Tour Clark County November 27 thru November 29
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