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Mount Rainier

Are you looking for fascinating wilderness adventure in reach of our motel in Puyallup? If so, you can’t go wrong with Mount Rainier. One of the most iconic sights throughout Washington State, this majestic mountain is a must-see destination for anyone feeling the call of the wild.

Mount Rainier is an active volcano stretching up 14,410 feet above sea level. It also boasts the title of the most heavily glaciated peak in the contiguous United States, serving as the origin of six major rivers. Featuring beautiful wildflower meadows, ancient forests, hiking trails, and camping opportunities, this mountain has everything you could want out of a wilderness experience. Visit the National Park Service website for more information, or to see current park alerts.

2015 Washington State Spring Fair

Springtime is upon us once again, and this means that people all over the state are looking forward to the Washington State Spring Fair. Take your family down to the fairgrounds for all flavors of classic fair fun, from fried foods, rides, shows, and other attractions. There’s live comedy, musical guests, livestock shows, pig racing, a coaster, a ferris wheel, a demolition derby, a Kiddyland, and a whole lot more.

This year’s Spring Fair is set to take place from April 16th to the 19th. Visit the Fair’s website to learn more, and contact our motel in Puyallup to get your room today!

Hiram M. Chittenden Locks

Also known as the Ballard Locks, the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks serves as the link between the Puget Sound and Lake Union and Lake Washington. Constructed back in 1917, these locks serve to allow sailboats, yachts, ocean liners, and other watercraft to cross from the lakes to the sound safely, without allowing the fresh and saltwater to intermingle. Visitors enjoy watching the locks adjust the water level for the boats as they sail past, and the fish ladder gives people a chance to watch as the salmon return from the ocean. Other attractions include a visitors’ center and the Carl S. English, Jr Botanical Gardens.

The Hiram M. Chittenden Locks are located north of our motel in Puyallup, near Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood. See the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks website to learn more.

Uwajimaya

Take a little trip up north of our motel in Puyallup and you’ll find Seattle’s historical Chinatown International District, the home of Uwajimaya. An important fixture in the Northwest since 1928, this Asian supermarket is a popular destination for imported groceries and gift items for tourists and locals alike. Shop for some of your favorites from across the Pacific, then get lunch in one of the restaurants in the adjacent food court or browse through the selections at the attached Asian bookstore.

To learn more about the history of Uwajimaya, or to find out about their upcoming events, visit the official website.

The Paramount Theatre

Back in the early twentieth century, Seattle’s theatre community was already running strong. When Paramount Pictures moved in to build their own theatre, they faced the hurdle of having to draw a crowd despite being far separated from the already well-established theatre community. As a solution, they made the decision to give the Emerald City the most magnificent theatre destination in town, and this was the genesis of the Paramount.

The Paramount is one of Seattle’s biggest spots to catch Broadway tours, celebrity shows, concerts, and much more. If you have time for only one show during your stay at our motel in Puyallup, visit the Seattle Theatre Group to check out what the Paramount has to offer.

Northwest Trek Wildlife Park

The area around our motel in Puyallup is rich with fascinating wildlife. If you’re a fan of seeing animals in their natural habitat, and need a family-friendly way to do so, consider taking a trip up to the city of Eatonville. It is here that you can find Northwest Trek Wildlife Park.

The Wildlife Park offers several different ways to encounter the amazing creatures of the Pacific Northwest. Take a tour through the woodland in a heated tram to see the animals roaming free, or take a walking tour to observe the area’s greatest predators in naturalistic exhibits. Bison, bears, bobcats, otters, bighorn sheep, mountain goats, elk, moose, eagles, and more, all of these can be found in the Northwest Trek. Visit the park’s website to learn more.

Ride the Ducks

There’s a lot to see in Seattle, from the exciting urban landscape to the sparkling waters of the Puget Sound. If you’d like to get up close to both in a single tour during your stay at our motel in Puyallup, check out the Emerald City’s famous Duck Tours.

Climb aboard an amphibious tour bus, where your knowledgeable and witty guide will show you the many colorful hot spots of downtown, Seattle Center, Pioneer Square, and more. After taking in the best of the city itself, you’ll drive right into Lake Union for a party on the water. It’s not hard to see why riding the Ducks is one of the city’s most popular tours!

To learn more about the Ducks, or to book your own trip, check out the official website.

The Seattle Art Museum

When you’re looking for a world-class art experience during your stay at our motel in Puyallup, you can’t go wrong with the Seattle Art Museum. This Seattle icon is a leading visual arts center throughout the entire Pacific Northwest, offering a rich variety of paintings, sculptures, pottery, and other artistic works right in the heart of the Emerald City’s exciting downtown. See contemporary and ancient collections from Asia, Africa, Europe, the Middle East, Australia, and the Americas, then relax in the museum’s Olympic Sculpture Park.

To learn more about the Seattle Art Museum and its current exhibits, visit the official SAM website.

Pike Place Market

Way back in 1907, the people of Seattle demanded an easy way to connect directly with the farmers for more affordable food. Today, the resulting marketplace survives as America’s most famous farmers’ market. This is Pike Place, a colorful Seattle icon that attracts hundreds of tourists and locals alike every day.

Pike Place is more than just a place to get fresh fish and groceries. It is also a great place to find arts, crafts, and other treasures. Check out the five independent bookstores, visit the famous gum wall, or stop for lunch at a restaurant where Sleepless in Seattle filmed. If you have time for only one stop in the Emerald City during your stay at our hotel in Puyallup, you can’t go wrong with Pike Place.

Visit the Pike Place website for more information.

The 82nd Annual Daffodil Parade

Every year, the Daffodil Festival’s Daffodil Parade makes its way through the Puyallup Valley. And, if you’re staying at our motel in Puyallup on Saturday, April 11th, you too can experience the event that has been enchanting the region for over eighty years.

The Daffodil Festival Grand Floral Parade celebrates community, history, traditions, and the future of the Puyallup area. Starting out in Tacoma, over 180 entries make their way through Puyallup and into Sumner, finally finishing off in Orting. There are floats, marching bands, horse riders, and thousands of freshly-cut daffodils.

The 2015 parade is scheduled to pass through Puyallup starting at 12:45 PM on Saturday, April 11th. Visit the Daffodil Festival’s website for more information.