Explore Tacoma + Pierce County, WA

From big-city attractions to rural discoveries, Pierce County is where ART + NATURE meet. Pierce County communities stretch from the banks of the Puget Sound to Mount Rainier National Park. It is the place for those looking for an all-in-one destination: fun and relaxing, urban and rural, luxurious and rugged.

Pierce County’s Largest Communities

• Tacoma [pop. 198,397]—A celebration of old and new, where historic architecture melds with downtown urban design. Home to glass artist Dale Chihuly, Tacoma is known for its museums and the Chihuly Bridge of Glass.
• Lakewood [pop. 58,163]—Offers an array of recreation with 340+ acres to explore at Fort Steilacoom Park, five scenic lakes and three prime golf courses. Add majestic gardens, theaters and shopping, and Lakewood has something for everyone. 
• Puyallup [pop. 37,022]—Scenic in all seasons, feel the warmth of Puyallup’s vibrant downtown lined with antique and specialty boutiques, restaurants, the area’s largest farmers markets, festivals and fairs.

Things To Do

• Golf Courses—Chambers Bay Golf Course in University Place hosted the 2010 U.S. Amateur and is the site of the 2015 U.S. Open. Also play Meadow Park in Tacoma or the Home Course in DuPont.
• Water Recreation—Explore the open waters: view marine wildlife from tour boats and ferries. Tour the waterways of Gig Harbor or Commencement Bay in a kayak or canoe.
• Outdoor Adventure—Enjoy the great outdoors by skiing, snowshoeing, hiking or camping. Pierce County offers everything from kayaking and fishing to scenic drives. 
• Performing Arts—Home to music groups, theaters and an opera company, more than 150 concerts, theatrical shows and musical performances hit the stage each year. 
• Visual Arts—Arts thrive in Pierce County and are a vital part of the local culture. Art creatively tells the stories of our cities through public displays.