Ryan House Museum

The area surrounding our motel in Puyallup has a rich pioneer history to it. If you would like to delve into this history, take a short trip over to the city of Sumner. It is here that you can see the historical Ryan House Museum.

The Ryan House started life back in the 1800’s as a three room cabin. A delightful example of 19th century architecture, it is crafted from local cedar and serves as a vision of the classical revival style of the time. A second story was added in 1872, and a new wing was created in 1885. The house served as a city library after it was donated to Sumner in 1926 and, after a new library was constructed in 1979, it became the home of the Sumner Historical Society. Here you can see the restored 1890’s aesthetic of the parlor, the dining room, and the kitchen, along with other museum exhibits offered by the society. Visit the historical society’s website for more information.

Boeing Museum of Flight

From the Wright brothers to NASA, and beyond, the art of flight is an American treasure. Our country has over a hundred years of aeronautical history, and you can celebrate each and every innovation and aerial adventure at the Boeing Museum of Flight, just a short trip north from our motel in Puyallup.

One of the world’s largest, most comprehensive air and space museums, the Boeing Museum of Flight is dedicated to the preservation and display of aviation history and culture. Tens of thousands of artifacts and photos can be seen here, including over one hundred and fifty preserved aircraft and space vehicles from throughout the past century. See unique relics from the early years of flight, behold the flying war machines from the world wars, and learn about the science of space exploration in the museum’s educational displays. If you’re a flight enthusiast, this is a definite must-see! Visit the Boeing Museum of Flight website for more information.

The 2015 U.S. Open

If you’re a fan of golf, the event of the year for you is probably the US Open. This annual golf championship, held by the United States of Golf Association, is a destination for golfers across the country and from across Europe alike. And, if you find yourself at our motel in Puyallup in June of 2015, you can make it your destination as well.

The 2015 US Open has been scheduled to occur at Chambers Bay, a charming public golf course in nearby University Place. This represents the first time that the games have come to the Pacific Northwest. Watch the finest names in golf play in sight of the beautiful Puget Sound, and then try your hand at the challenges of the course for yourself.

You can find out more about the golf course at the Chambers Bay website, and buy your tickets to the US Open at the USGA website.

10th Annual Oktoberfest Northwest

What does October mean for you? Does it mean polka music, rowdy games, hearty German food, and a whole lot of quality drink? If so, then you’ll want to take the opportunity while staying at our motel in Puyallup to take in Oktoberfest Northwest.

Held every year in Puyallup’s own Washington State Fair and Event Center, Oktoberfest Northwest is the area’s best destination for good old fashioned German festivities. Stop on by for beer, brats, and other delicious Oktoberfest favorites. Enjoy live music and dancing far into the night. Participate in games and contests, or take the kids down the the Family Fest Zone for arts and crafts projects. It’s all going down from October 3rd to 5th, 2014!

You can read more about the coming event at the official Oktoberfest Northwest website.

2014 Art and Wine Walk

If you like wine, and if you’re staying at our motel in Puyallup in early October, then make your way down to the downtown area. It is here that you’ll be able to participate in Puyallup’s annual Art and Wine Walk.

This event takes place on October 4th, starting at 2:00 pm. Your ticket gets you a commemorative wine glass and eight taster tokens to be used throughout the many enticing host sites. Enjoy a leisurely stroll through downtown while you take in local art, live entertainment, shopping opportunities, and some of the more sippable splendors that the city has to offer.

Tickets for this year’s event are on sale now. Visit the Puyallup Main Street website for details.

The Fred Oldfield Western Heritage Center

Washington State has a rich history of art, particularly as it applies to the unique romance of the West. If you’re interested in this romance, make your way down to the Fred Oldfield Western Heritage Center during your stay at our motel in Puyallup.

Local artist Fred Oldfield started this center with the goal of preserving and sharing the culture and history of the West. He accomplishes this through displays of historical Washington artefacts, art galleries featuring his own work and the work of other western artists, art classes, and more. See paintings, murals, photographs, and various other arts and crafts, each one celebrating the pioneer spirit that still resides within the Pacific Northwest today.

Visit the Fred Oldfield Western Heritage Center website for more information.

River Valley BMX Racing

Are you an avid BMX biker, or even just a fan of watching skilled cyclists tackle the twists and turns of a real BMX track? During your stay at our motel in Puyallup, make your way down to the River Valley BMX Racing track. It is here that the best bikers of the area convene to pit their skills against each other and the challenges of the track in a real, bicycle motocross racing experience.

If you’re a spectator, watching the races is always free. If you’re a racer, it’s easy to get involved with the many racing events that go on throughout the year. River Valley offers events for all ages and all skill levels. Visit the official River Valley website to learn more about how you can get involved.

Mount Rainier National Park

No trip to our hotel in Puyallup is complete without getting a look at Mount Rainier. This 14,000-foot mountain is an active volcano and the most glaciated peak in the contiguous United States, standing as a defining icon of the nearby landscape. And, if you’d like to take a proper look at this famous mountain, you won’t want to miss the chance to visit the Mount Rainier National Park.

The park is a great destination for hiking, climbing, and camping. Featuring over 260 miles of hiking trails, there is no shortage of places to explore throughout the old-growth wilderness and local bodies of water. The more adventurous types can brave the summit of the mountain, though a climbing pass is required to go up the slope and a wilderness permit is required to camp within the park. Find out more at the National Park website.

Lipoma Firs Golf Course

Were you hoping to get a few holes in while staying at our hotel in Puyallup? Try your hand at Lipoma Firs Golf Course. Located right here in Puyallup, this public course is twenty-seven holes of championship-grade golf.

Lipoma Firs consists of three nine-hole courses, lined with trees and surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of the Mount Rainier foothills. The holes offer a good challenge for golf enthusiasts, including sand bunkers and water hazards. Visitors particularly appreciate the facility’s signature hole, a 547-yard par 5 that goes straight up the side of Mount Rainier. It’s a great way to indulge your love of golf while simultaneously taking in the natural beauty of the Northwest.

Visit the golf course’s official website for more information.

The 2014 Celebrating Military Service Parade

Pierce County boasts the nation’s single largest joint military base, with over 44,000 active military personnel. It is therefore that Puyallup puts particular pride in celebrating the service of current and past members of the Armed Forces. So, if you’re staying at our hotel in Puyallup on August 16th of 2014, come and join in the city’s military tradition with the Celebrating Military Service Parade.

Brought to us by the Daffodil Festival, this parade is now going into its second year. In addition to the military parade, the event is to include a number of kids’ activities, races, and other attractions. Visit the Daffodil Festival website for more information on the parade, and to see pictures of the previous event.