Attractions in Pierce County run the gamut from distinctive museums to historical sites and wildlife parks. Explore Tacoma’s Museum District where the Museum of Glass, Tacoma Art Museum and Washington State History Museum form a triangle around the stunning Chihuly Bridge of Glass.
Step back in time by touring Puyallup’s 1890 Meeker Mansion and Fort Nisqually Living History Museum, a restored 1855 Hudson Bay fur trading post. Experience homesteading life in the 1880’s at Pioneer Farm Museum & Ohop Indian Village.
Visit outdoor attractions such as Northwest Trek Wildlife Park, Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium, 1907 W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory and Lakewold Gardens.
Whatever your interests, you’ll find plenty to see and do in Pierce County!
Do the Puyallup! Diverse year-round events including the Northwest's famous Puyallup Fair in September and Spring Fair in April. The original Northwest meeting pl...
Traveling exhibitions, Northwest Art, and Dale Chihuly glass always on view.
Tacoma Art Museum is dedicated to connecting people through art, and showcasing and collecting...
The farm was started by Judson and Elizabeth Wilcox in 1909. They were colorful people. Judson was an adventurer. He was raised on a farm in Eastern Canada, near Toronto. The farm ...
The Chihuly Bridge of Glass is Tacoma’s stunning link to the Thea Foss Waterway and the Museum of Glass. The 500 foot pedestrian bridge holds three amazing Chihuly glass installations, open to the public 24 hours a day. Linge...
The Museum, located in the Historic Village, showcase the history of DuPont and the diverse people who lived there.
Exhibits feature life in the area beginning with Native Pe...
Emerald Downs: Thoroughbred Racing & Event Facility. Nestled under the majestic shadow of Mount Rainier, Emerald Downs has established itself as the premier Thoro...
Experience Life in Washington Territory during the Fur Trade Era
Travel back in time to this Hudson's Bay Company outpost built in 1833. Fort Nisqually was the first European set...
Hands On stimulates creativity and learning through fun interactive exhibits.The Hands On Children's Museum, Washington's 2nd largest Children's Museum, was voted "Best Place to...
The Harbor History Museum is keeping the past alive through various programs and projects. From saving the 65-foot purse seiner Shenandoah to restoring the one-room Midway Schoo...
A wide variety of exciting heritage museums, sites and organizations spread throughout Pierce County await your visit. Learn about pioneers, Native Americans, early agri...
Nature + garden lover's paradise, overlooking Gravelly Lake, creating a timeless tranquility for all who visit. Located in the City of Lakewood, this historic area features la...
Located in the City of Lakewood, the Lakewood Historical Society + History Museum is a small history museum nestled in the historic Lakewood Colonial Center. It features...
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