Arts Downtown, Puyallup’s Outdoor Gallery
A unique, year-long display of outdoor art placed throughout the downtown area. A new exhibit is installed the second week of May and remains in place until the following year. Arts Downtown is presented by Valley Arts United (VAU) in cooperation with Puyallup Main Street Association and the City of Puyallup. Walking tour brochures are available at the Chamber. For more information contact VAU at PO Box 416, Puyallup 98371 or call (253) 840-6015.
Discover the Traces of Old Puyallup Historic Walking Tour
Today’s Puyallup bears little resemblance to the city our forefathers knew. Take a walk through downtown, read the historical markers, and visualize Puyallup the way it was. (253) 840-2631
Emerald Queen Casino
The casino is located at 5700 Pacific Hwy East, Fife, WA 98424-Call 1-888-820-3555 or (253) 922-2000Address
Foothills Trails
Piece County’s Foothills Trail is a destination location for walkers, bicyclists, skaters and equestrians. Paved sections with an adjacent horse path in Orting, South Prairie and Buckley currently total 11 miles. Trail users can also explore several miles of, as yet underdeveloped, trail along the designated route. Eventually a 22 mile trail will link with the King County trail system at Sumner/Puyallup, and a planned trail extension from Enumclaw to Buckley. A branch beginning near South Prairie will continue to the footpaths of Mt. Rainier beyond Carbonado. The Foothills Trail affords magnificent views of the Carbon River and Mt. Rainier. Finished trailheads are located at McMillin, Orting, South Prairie and Buckley.
Karshner Museum
The Karshner Museum is owned and operated by the Puyallup School District for children and their families to learn about history, cultures and habitats from across the globe. It’s a hands-on adventure through time, full of everything from dinosaur fossils and bird feathers to a mid-1800s general store and a full-size Native American tepee. Call for program schedule or to arrange a tour for children from outside the Puyallup School District, (253) 841-8748. 309 4th Street NE, Puyallup 98372.
Lucas Art & Frame
The gallery features a variety of photography, original paintings and prints. Unique gift items include glass, ceramic and sculpted oyster shells. Complete picture framing department with personalized services, artist canvas is manufactured, and heat transfer promos are available for organizations and business. Located at 25201 Meridian, Graham 98338. For more information visit www.lucasart.net or call (253) 847-0858.
Meeker Mansion
The Ezra Meeker Historical Society offers tours of this 17-room, 1890s era Victorian mansion. Visitors are treated to the story of Ezra Meeker, Puyallup’s first mayor. The mansion is open for tours from spring to mid-December. Call (253) 848-1770 or write to 312 Spring Street, Puyallup 98372.
Mount Rainier
A landmark and sacred ground to the Indians who called it Tahoma, Mount Rainier rises 14,410 feet into the sky southeast of Puyallup. (360) 569-2211, extension 3314.
Muckleshoot Indian Casino
The Muckleshoot Casino has over 1,000 machines, 52 tables, poker, keno, and an on-site Bingo Hall. There are three restaurants, two banquet rooms, a sushi bar, a piano/cigar lounge, a sweet shop, and live music and dancing nightly in Club Galaxy. Call (800) 804-4944 or write to 2402 Auburn Way South, Auburn 98002.
Northwest Trek
Discover native Northwest wildlife on a guided tram tour over 435 acres. Stroll wooded pathways. Make hands-on discoveries in the kid’s Discovery Center or enjoy the nature trails, picnic meadow, gift shop, and cafe. Call (800) 433-TREK or (360) 832-6117, or write to 11610 Trek Drive East, Eatonville 98328.
Pierce County Fair
See animals, floral, home economics and photography exhibits, as well as 4-H and Future Farmers of America members showing off their many talents. People have been enjoying this down-home fair since 1949. (253) 847-4754.
The Puyallup Fair
For 19 days in September, everyone is “Doing the Puyallup!” There are 15,000 attractions at the fair. The nation’s sixth largest fair, The Puyallup Fair begins the Friday after Labor Day. The Spring Fair (a compact size fall fair) offers a more intimate setting. This fair is still full of favorites such as animals, entertainment, delicious food and an assortment of vendors, and runs in conjunction with the Grand Floral Parade in late April. Call (253) 845-1771, or write to write to PO Box 1298, Puyallup 98371.
Puyallup Fairgrounds
Besides two fabulous fairs during the year, other fun-filled events are hosted on the weekends. Car shows, craft fairs, home shows, dog shows, horse shows, and train shows are some of the events. (253) 841-5045 or visit www.thefair.com
Puyallup Mainstreet Farmers Market
The market brings local farmers and growers together with craftspeople and shoppers. Located in and around Pioneer Park, food vendors also offer a variety of tasty goodies. Open Saturdays (9 am to 2 pm) from the first of May to the first of September. (253) 840-2631
Sumner Historic Walking Tour
Sumner, the original home of Whitworth College and the birthplace of the Daffodil Festival, has maintained its small town heritage. (253) 720-9846.
Sumner Ryan House Museum
The home was built in 1875 as a small, three-room cabin, and the large upright addition was added about 1885. Call (253) 863-8936, or write to PO Box 517, Sumner 98390.
Tacoma Rainiers
The Tacoma Rainiers are the Triple-A affiliate of the Seattle Mariners. The Rainiers play their Pacific Coast League home games at Cheney Stadium April to September. Call (253) 752-7707 or write to PO Box 11087, Tacoma 98411.
Troutlodge U-Fish
Every day is a good day for fishing! We offer Rainbow Trout and Arctic Char. We have a covered fishing area with picnic tables so you can fish comfortably even when it rains. Fishing poles and bait are available. We have many picnic tables and a snack bar. Birthday parties and family gatherings are welcome. Come visit our friendly farm animals! We are open year round. We are wheelchair accessible. No fishing license required. www.troutufish.citymaker.com (360) 893-7786 17612-219th Ave. East Orting, WA 98360
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