Originally published Saturday, November 29, 1997

If you're visiting, check out these spots:

• Come fly with me. Sea-Tac Airport gives tours to 8,000 to 9,000 people a year, including groups of schoolchildren and groups of 10 or more adults. The tours can be crafted to include the special interests of those who want to see the airport. Tours must be reserved two to three weeks in advance by calling 206-433-5386. Tours are given Tuesday through Saturday.

• Thai me up. Bai Tong is one of the region's most acclaimed Thai restaurants in one unusual location: a former root-beer stand that still has the metal canopy from drive-in days. The restaurant, at South 160th Street and International Boulevard, began life across the street to serve up home cooking to crews of Thai Airlines on layovers. Bai Tong eventually let the public in. And moved across the street. Call 206-431-0892 or 241-6214.

  

• Quite an angle. Tucked in between Interstate 5 and International Boulevard in southeast SeaTac is Angle Lake, a shimmering oasis for fishermen. The lake is stocked with trout. It also has a swimming beach. It is open during daylight hours.

• Hooves and spokes. North SeaTac Park, an extensive greensward at South 136th Street and 24th Avenue South, includes a series of trails for horseback riders. It also has a BMX track for kids and their bikes. The park is open during daylight hours.