Puyallup

Puyallup is located 10 miles east of Tacoma 35 miles south of Seattle. It is most accessible by car via freeway and highway, though limited transit options do exist.

By car

Puyallup can be reached by driving east from Tacoma on State Route 167, which is also known locally as River Road. This turns into a freeway heading north and provides a connection to Seattle and its nearer suburbs in King County. State Route 512 runs south through Puyallup and turns west to provide a link with other suburban communities in Pierce County, as well as a link with Interstate 5 to reach farther-flung destinations such as Olympia.

By rail

Sound Transit provides weekday commuter rail service to Seattle and Tacoma.

Driving is the easiest method of seeing Puyallup. Meridian is the main surface street in the city, running from the Puyallup River through downtown Puyallup to the shopping hub of South Hill. Pioneer Avenue is the main east/west link, cutting through downtown and serving many of Puyallup's quiet residential neighborhoods.

Puyallup serves as a springboard to attractions outside of the city, with the preeminent draw for visitors being Mount Rainier National Park.

• Meeker MansionThe historic residence of Puyallup's founding father, Ezra Meeker.

• Puyallup Fair

  address: 110 Ninth Ave SW
  Puyallup's premier annual event, it is also Washington's largest annual event. The fair lasts 17 days every September.

• South Hill Mall

  address: 3500 S Meridian St
  The mall features a number of retail outlets and anchors Puyallup's South Hill area.

• Powerhouse Restaurant and Brewery

  phone: +1 253 845-1370
  address: 454 E Main
  An old electric train power station converted into a Brew-pub. Great food, awesome brew, and great service are what await you at this unique dining experience

• Ram Restaurant & Brewery

  phone: +1 253 841-3317
  address: 103 35th Ave SE
  Best sports bar in Puyallup and great beer.

• Bumpy's

  address: 116 E Main Ave
  Puyallup's best dive bar. Great prices

• Charlie's Restaurant & Lounge

  address: 113 E Main
  Karaoke Friday and Saturday, 9PM

• Motel Puyallup

  address: 1412 S Meridian St

• Holiday Inn Express

  address: 812 South Hill Park Dr

• Best Western Park Plaza

  address: 620 South Hill Park Dr