The region known as Cougar Mountain has a long and fascinating history, having served as the home for native hunters, miners, loggers, farmers, and even a missile site for the US Army. In the 1960’s, after these missile sites were decommissioned, King County assumed ownership of the land, electing to preserve this site of great natural beauty and historical significance for future generations.

Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park is 3,100 acres of protected Washington wildland, serving as a stunning representation of the area’s rich natural world. Here you can see mature second growth forests, streams, wetlands, cliffs, caves, and views of Lake Sammamish, the Cascade Mountains, and the nearby metropolitan areas. Visitors to the park enjoy spotting a variety of different bird populations, as well as bobcats, black bears, and a host of other fascinating creatures.

You can find Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park east of Seattle and Bellevue, a short trip north from our motel in Puyallup. Visit the park’s page on the King County website for more information.

Back in 1962, during the Century Twenty-One World’s Fair, the United States Science Pavilion opened up in the shadow of the Space Needle. It was here that millions of visitors came to experience scientific wonders and the promise of the future. After the fair closed down, the Science Pavilion lived on as the Pacific Science Center, the first museum in the US founded as a center of science and technology. In 2010, the center was declared a City of Seattle Landmark.

The Pacific Science Center offers an exciting array of permanent and temporary exhibits, all designed to fascinate and educate. Take in the tropical butterfly house, the saltwater tide pool, the naked mole rat cam, the MovieBooth, the dinosaur exhibit, the insect village, and a whole lot more. Facilities even include a real IMAX movie theater, showcasing the latest blockbusters in stunning 3D.

You can find the Pacific Science Center in Seattle Center, up north from our motel in Puyallup. Visit the official Pacific Science Center website to learn more about current exhibits and upcoming events.

The history of Seattle and the Puget Sound region is a rich and illuminating one. If you’d like to experience a fascinating blast from the Emerald City’s past, consider a visit to the Museum of History and Industry. It is here that you can see thousands of tools, costumes, furniture, art pieces, vehicles, and more from the people who made the area what it is today. See artefacts from the indigenous tribes and the early settlers. Delve into the Bezos Center for Innovation for a series of interactive exhibits and educational programs detailing the great thinkers of the region. Explore Seattle’s close relationship with the Sound via the Maritime Seattle exhibit. Take a walk through the development of the city via the True Northwest: the Seattle Journey. New and temporary exhibits are being added all the time!

The Museum of History and Industry can be found at the coast of Seattle’s Lake Union, up north of our motel in Puyallup. You can read more about the museum at the official MOHAI website.

Best Guide offers a series of private walking tours for small groups or individuals. Choose from the Pioneer Square tour, the Pike Place tour, the Seattle Center tour, or one of many others. Your knowledgeable guide gives you an easy, leisurely look at the Emerald City’s most fascinating neighborhoods and hot spots. Tours can be customized for your individual needs, and allow time for lunches.

If you’re looking for a good walking tour of Seattle during your stay at our motel in Puyallup, visit the official Best Guide website for more information or to plan your own tour right away.

The Northwest Sinfonietta is a chamber orchestra of national acclaim, devoted to providing audiences with a top-quality classical music experience. A unique experience from a symphony orchestra, the chamber ensemble gives you a clearer experience of every line and phrase of a piece. In this way, the Sinfonietta is able to simultaneously offer you the forceful experience of an orchestra and the intimacy of a small ensemble.

The Sinfonietta performs in several locations throughout Seattle, Tacoma, and right here in Puyallup. Visit the Sinfonietta website to learn when you can next see a performance within reach of our motel in Puyallup.

Seattle and the surrounding area has, for a long time, had a very important relationship with the indigenous peoples. The Emerald City itself is named in honor of Chief Seattle, the native man who first welcomed settlers to his native shores. Today, you can visit the birthplace of Seattle himself in the form of Tillicum Village, courtesy of Argosy Cruises.

It all takes place up north of our motel in Puyallup, in Seattle’s waterfront. Your journey begins with a narrated cruise across the Sound to Blake Island. It is here that you can partake of a hearty Northwest buffet and experience a Coast Salish-inspired program, including traditional dance and storytelling. Visit the Argosy Cruises website for more information.

There are many ways to experience Seattle, be it on foot, by trolley, over the water, and under the ground. Thanks to Kenmore Air, you can even take to the skies and see the Emerald City as the birds do. Climb aboard a seaplane and take in the sights while your guide provides you with a knowledgeable narration. Choose from the Seattle Scenic Flight Tour, a twenty-minute adventure over the metropolitan area, or the San Juan Islands Scenic Flight, a two hour trip over the fascinating communities off the coast.

Kenmore Air operates out of Boeing Field and Seattle’s Lake Union, north of our motel in Puyallup. Visit the official Kenmore website for more information.

Have you ever dreamed of flying, but couldn’t bring yourself to jump out of an airplane? iFLY gives you a simulated skydiving experience, all within the comfort and safety of an indoor location. Step into a vertical wind tunnel and drop yourself into an endless freefall while you float safely on a cushion of air. Indoor skydiving is a great adrenaline rush for adults and children alike. Even most physical disabilities can be easily accommodated!

iFLY Seattle is located in in Tacoma, just a short trip from our motel in Puyallup. Visit the official iFLY website for more information, or to book your experience now.

You haven’t properly experienced Seattle if you are only taking in the famous sights. This is a city rich in a delightful array of tastes and smells, harkening to the many fascinating people who made the region what it is. If you’d fancy sampling the more delicious wares of the Emerald City during your stay at our motel in Puyallup, consider the Seattle Bites Food Tours.

Seattle Bites has been recognized as one of Seattle’s top tours. Your amiable guide gives you a behind-the-scenes look at Pike Place Market, from the humble mom-and-pop kitchens to the unique artisan restaurants. Learn about the history of the market while you enjoy the best that Seattle has to offer to your taste buds. Visit the Seattle Bites website to learn more.

Puyallup was first founded back in August of 1890, and now the city is looking forward to its quasquicentennial. To mark this occasion, groups and businesses all around our motel in Puyallup are coming up with their own ways to celebrate. It all begins with Arbor Day in Bradley Lake Park, where the city’s anniversary will be marked with a commemorative tree planting. In June, the Puyallup Main Street Association will celebrate with the biggest Meeker Days street festival in the downtown area. During the anniversary itself, look forward to events at the Meeker Mansion and the Pioneer Park Pavilion.

You can read more about the 125th Anniversary on the official brochure.