Things To Do
Mount Rainier National Park
There are different entrances depending on what trail you take. DAY PASS REQUIRED. You can purchase this at the Mt. Rainier entrance. I highly recommend the Skyline Trail. Plan to leave early and arrive at 7 am to beat the crowds and also get an AMAZING view of the morning sky.
Lake Tapps Park
Take a swim in Lake Tapp's fresh mountain water and soak up the sun with views of Mount Rainier in the background. Entry fee $7 per car.
Puyallup Farmers' Market
Saturday mornings only until 2:00 pm. Something fun to do before the wedding! This is in the middle of downtown Puyallup and has a free Splash park and Playground onsite for little ones. Coffee shops and restaurants are abundant in this area. We highly recommend West Pioneer Grill for breakfast!
Museum of Glass
Chihuly Glass Display in Tacoma. Amazing and unique glass sculptures! This is a smaller exhibit however if you're near the area and can't visit his Garden and Glass museum in Seattle, I highly recommend going here! They also have the hot shop and you can watch them make the glass sculptures. Kids love this!
Chihuly Garden and Glass
A MUST SEE if you are in Seattle! This ticket can be combined with the Space Needle ticket at a reduced rate.
Space Needle
The Space Needle ticket can be combined with the Chihuly Garden and Glass experience at a reduced rate.
Pacific Bonsai Museum
Free entry!
Point Defiance Park
Don't be fooled, Point Defiance has something for everyone. Owen Beach was recently renovated and is great for families and those who want a view of the coast and those who maybe want to dip in a toe or two. :) Point Defiance is also home to a community ROSE and DAHLIA garden. FREE! Flowers are abundant and beautiful in this part of the country. This garden is a must see for flora and fauna lovers, and even those that aren't. A great spot for pictures! Point Defiance also has many serene spots for a peaceful morning stroll and beautiful chinese gardens lined along the coast. This is also the home of the 5 mile "drive"- which is really a walking route along canopied northwest firs and other species of Pacific Northwest trees.
Point Ruston
Located 30 minutes outside of Sumner and connected to Point Defiance, this is a great place for dining, ice cream, shopping, and walking along the puget sound! A great all around day trip!