| it's 4 miles from interstate 5. down-to-earth rooms feature free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, plus kitchenettes and dining areas. coin-operated laundry facilities are available. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. parking is complimentary. in a commercial area, this low-key hotel is 11 miles from lake tapps park and 9 miles from the greater tacoma convention center. some rooms accommodate up to 4 guests
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport 30 min
W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory (20 min)
Victorian conservatory in Wright Park with a big historical greenhouse housing 500+ plant species. Wild Waves Theme and Water Park (12 min)
Theme park with roller coasters & kid-friendly rides plus a water area with a pool & slides. Skystone (17 min) Carbon River (16 min)
Large, glacier-fed river named for local coal deposits, with hiking trails nearby. Pacific Bonsai Museum (17 min)
This collection boasts over 100 bonsai trees from China, Japan, Canada, Korea, Taiwan & America. Saltwater State Park (27 min)
This park on the shores of Puget Sound has campsites, volleyball courts & an artificial reef. Washington State History Museum (18 min)
Museum exploring Washington state's history through high-tech exhibits such as a big model railroad. Emerald Queen Casino I-5 in Tacoma (16 min)
Hotel-casino with table games & video slots, multiple restaurants, a nightclub & live entertainment. Lake Tapps (17 min)
A 2,880-acre man-made lake & recreational area constructed in 1911 with a dam & dikes. West Hylebos Wetlands Park (18 min)
Large, lush park with a network of trails & boardwalks through wetlands (no dogs or bikes allowed). Children's Museum of Tacoma (17 min)
Museum with 5 playscapes offering hands-on exploration designed to entertain & educate children. Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden (17 min)
Vast garden with a variety of rhododendrons & azaleas, plus seasonal & perennial plants & blossoms. Tacoma Art Museum (18 min)
Exhibits feature Dale Chihuly glass works, European Impressionism, Japanese prints & American art. Browns Point Lighthouse Park (26 min)
Waterfront park for picnics, with a storied lightkeeper's cottage open for tours or overnight stays. Lakewold Gardens (22 min)
Landscape designer Thomas Church's 10-acre flora collection includes rare & unusual plants. | 
