Parks & Nature
Northwest Trek is such a great place for families!! The wildlife there is just fantastic. The tram ride is not to be missed. The first ride of the day seems to be the best for viewing the animals- but anytime of day is great. The Zip Line is AWESOME!!!
106 locals recommend
Northwest Trek Wildlife Park
11610 Trek Dr ENorthwest Trek is such a great place for families!! The wildlife there is just fantastic. The tram ride is not to be missed. The first ride of the day seems to be the best for viewing the animals- but anytime of day is great. The Zip Line is AWESOME!!!
So...incredibly...beautiful!!! Hiking trails Everywhere!! So much to see and do.
606 locals recommend
Mount Rainier National Park
So...incredibly...beautiful!!! Hiking trails Everywhere!! So much to see and do.
Pioneer Farm Museum
7716 Ohop Valley Rd EKind of a cute little place to take the kiddos:)
Essentials
Safeway
10105 224th St EThis is the closest little corner store, they may have what you are looking for. You can always call ahead of time to check:)
(360) 879-5451
Kapowsin Ale House & Grill
14912 Kapowsin Hwy EThis is the closest little corner store, they may have what you are looking for. You can always call ahead of time to check:)
(360) 879-5451
Eatonville....Small town grocery, may not have all amenities that can be found in larger grocery chains (no Credit Cards excepted)
10 locals recommend
Plaza Market
203 Center St EEatonville....Small town grocery, may not have all amenities that can be found in larger grocery chains (no Credit Cards excepted)
Large selection of groceries, household supplies, outdoor supplies, etc, carries a little bit of everything:)
95 locals recommend
Fred Meyer
365 Renton Center Way SWLarge selection of groceries, household supplies, outdoor supplies, etc, carries a little bit of everything:)
Sightseeing
An entertaining and gorgeous train ride. They have several different events throughout the year. Some rides are great for kids and some are great for adults only. A variety of options sure to please everyone. A fun way to spend a day or an evening (depending on what you chose). 24 miles away from the Lake
24 locals recommend
Mt. Rainier Railroad Dining Co.
54106 Mountain Hwy EAn entertaining and gorgeous train ride. They have several different events throughout the year. Some rides are great for kids and some are great for adults only. A variety of options sure to please everyone. A fun way to spend a day or an evening (depending on what you chose). 24 miles away from the Lake
Space Needle
400 Broad St58 miles to Seattle Space Needle!!
56 miles away.
World Famous Farmers Market...Watch for the flying fish! pikeplacemarket.org
2309 locals recommend
Pike Place Market
1531 Western Ave56 miles away.
World Famous Farmers Market...Watch for the flying fish! pikeplacemarket.org
Mount Rainier National Park
Everything Else
Plants and wine...what more is there to say:)
...oh...did I mention it's only 13 minutes away?! :)
*Check their website for current events and activities: rainierviewwineryandnursery.com
(360) 893-3107
7 locals recommend
Rainier View Winery and Nursery
12314 264th St EPlants and wine...what more is there to say:)
...oh...did I mention it's only 13 minutes away?! :)
*Check their website for current events and activities: rainierviewwineryandnursery.com
(360) 893-3107
Do the Puyallup! If you are visiting this area in September, you probably want to take a drive down to the Puyallup Fair. Animals, rides, crafts, games, concerts, TONS of food, and many many more activities are offered. Be prepared for traffic- it gets pretty hectic during fair time, but unless you are a local that has been there 50 times already- you probably don't want to miss this.
*For current events, check out their website: thefair.com
45 locals recommend
Washington State Fair
110 9th Ave SWDo the Puyallup! If you are visiting this area in September, you probably want to take a drive down to the Puyallup Fair. Animals, rides, crafts, games, concerts, TONS of food, and many many more activities are offered. Be prepared for traffic- it gets pretty hectic during fair time, but unless you are a local that has been there 50 times already- you probably don't want to miss this.
*For current events, check out their website: thefair.com
Shopping
Eatonville is a small, friendly town that you drive right through on your way to Mt. Rainier. It may be worth a stop. It has some small stores that can be kind of unique to take a peak in. Don't plan on needing too much time there, you could get through it all pretty quickly. The bakery (yellow building on the right hand side as you enter town) is worth a stop for some goodies. If you don't grab coffee there, the coffee stand on your left a little further down has some nummy options. There is a small grocery store if u have forgotten anything on your way up to the mountain- not a large selection- but if your desperate it's worth stopping. FYI- watch your SPEED through this town!
15 locals recommend
Eatonville
Eatonville is a small, friendly town that you drive right through on your way to Mt. Rainier. It may be worth a stop. It has some small stores that can be kind of unique to take a peak in. Don't plan on needing too much time there, you could get through it all pretty quickly. The bakery (yellow building on the right hand side as you enter town) is worth a stop for some goodies. If you don't grab coffee there, the coffee stand on your left a little further down has some nummy options. There is a small grocery store if u have forgotten anything on your way up to the mountain- not a large selection- but if your desperate it's worth stopping. FYI- watch your SPEED through this town!
Enjoy Antiquing? Several shops can be found downtown Puyallup, 20 miles away
113 S Meridian, Puyallup
Pioneer Antique Mall
113 S MeridianEnjoy Antiquing? Several shops can be found downtown Puyallup, 20 miles away
113 S Meridian, Puyallup
South Hill Mall
3500 S MeridianFood Scene
Varsity Pizza
32619 Mountain Hwy EGreat little bakery. A great stop on your way up to Mt. Rainier. Delicious breakfast and lunch options!
Cottage Bakery & Cafe
212 WA-161Great little bakery. A great stop on your way up to Mt. Rainier. Delicious breakfast and lunch options!
Looking for a Starbucks? This is the closest one...located inside the Safeway store :)
74 locals recommend
Starbucks
3904 Bridgeport Way WLooking for a Starbucks? This is the closest one...located inside the Safeway store :)
Amici Italian Eatery
9807 224th St EGreat Italian Food
Puerto Vallarta
21718 103rd Ave Ct EGood Mexican restaurant
Cruiser Cafe
106 Washington Ave SGreat lunch stop!
Bruno's Family Restaurant & Bar
204 Center St ELots of options-located in Eatonville
Olivers Fish and Chips
9915 224th St EIf you get lucky enough and they are open...at the very least grab a milkshake! SO GOOD!!! You will know they are open if the green cover to the stand is lifted up. Also...the multitude of motorcycles and cars parked out front is always a clue. Definitely worth a quick stop! Eat out front at one of the tables, or take it to go.
8 locals recommend
Scaleburgers
54109 Mountain Hwy EIf you get lucky enough and they are open...at the very least grab a milkshake! SO GOOD!!! You will know they are open if the green cover to the stand is lifted up. Also...the multitude of motorcycles and cars parked out front is always a clue. Definitely worth a quick stop! Eat out front at one of the tables, or take it to go.
Flying Tomato
17106 198th St Ct EArts & Culture
Tacoma Art Museum
1701 Pacific AveWashington State History Museum
1911 Pacific AveFor the car aficionado :) 19 miles away. Entrance fee: $15
$12. for Seniors/Military
LeMay Family Collection Foundation
325 152nd St EFor the car aficionado :) 19 miles away. Entrance fee: $15
$12. for Seniors/Military
Museum of Glass
1801 Dock StChildren's Museum of Tacoma
1501 Pacific Ave