Just a short 5 miles east of Tacoma in Pierce County you'll find Puyallup, Washington. The city was named after the Puyallup Tribe which means "generous people".
Once you arrive in Puyallup you will discover a city with an abundant list of things to do. Visit the Karshner Museum, Meeker Mansion, and the local Farmer's Market. Take a stroll and enjoy the Old Puyallup Historic Walking Tour, visit the Puyallup Outdoor Art Gallery when in season.
For 19 days in September Puyallup is the host to the Puyallup Fair with everyone's favorites; animals, entertainment, and of course lots of food.
Visit Puyallup today!
Things to do in Puyallup
Meeker Mansion
Meeker Mansion is a 17-room Italianate Victorian house that was the home of Ezra Meeker, an entrepreneur and Puyallup's first mayor. Guided tours of the 1890 mansion reveal ceiling art, handcrafted fireplaces, leaded glass windows and period furnishings. A variety of events are held at the mansion throughout the year. Call (253) 848-1770 for more information.
321 Spring St., Puyallup, WA 98372
Tacoma Art Museum
The museum presents rotating art exhibitions. A large collection of local artist Dale Chihuly's glass art is on view. The Open Art Studio allows visitors of all ages to create their own art. Call (253) 272-4258 for more information.
1701 Pacific Ave., Tacoma, WA 98402
Van Lierop Bulb Farms
A 1-acre spring display garden with a variety of daffodils, tulips and hyacinths is in bloom March through April. Call (253) 848-7272 for more information.
13407 80th St. E., Puyallup, WA 98372
Wild Waves Theme Park
This 50-acre family amusement park features Enchanted Village, which offers 32 rides including Timberhawk, the state's largest wooden roller coaster; a double corkscrew, single inversion roller coaster; a 124-foot sky dive; and a 1906 carousel. The park also includes Wild Waves Water Park featuring ten waterslides, a 24,000-square-foot wave pool, two speed slides and a raging river ride. Children can enjoy a four-story, interactive, water tree house. Call (253) 661-8000 for more information.
36201 Enchanted Pkwy. S., Federal Way, WA 98003
Working Waterfront Maritime Museum
Housed in a former wheat warehouse built in 1900, the museum is dedicated to preserving the area's maritime history, including the humble 19th-century origins of the Foss Maritime Co. A variety of boats are on display, and visitors can watch craftsmen build new vessels that will ply the waters of Tacoma's harbor. Call (253) 272-2750 for more information.
705 Dock St., Tacoma, WA 98402
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