Seattle-Tacoma International Airport 48 min
Washington State Capitol Building (20 min) Completed in 1928, this government legislative building sits on 12 acres & offers free guided tours. Percival Landing Park (23 min) Bayfront public space with a boardwalk, playground, picnic areas & access to nearby restaurants. Washington State Parks Headquarters (24 min) Park, adventure, camping, and outdoor recreation American Lake (23 min) Lake featuring boating, swimming & fishing, plus adjacent parks with tennis & a boat launch. Tolmie State Park (21 min) State park with a beach & saltwater marsh, popular for scuba diving, swimming, fishing & hikes. Priest Point Park (23 min) 314-acre park with saltwater shoreline, hiking trails, ball courts, a playground & a rose garden. Nisqually Red Wind Casino (7 min) Complex with multiple restaurants, bars, card & table games, keno & slots, plus free concerts. Monarch Sculpture Park and Art Center (24 min) Art and garden Hands On Children's Museum (21 min) Center offering participatory exhibits & programs on art & science for kids. Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge (10 min) 762-acre protected estuary with trails, an education center, & bird- & whale-watching opportunities. Fort Steilacoom Park (28 min) Large area with baseball, softball & soccer fields, plus hiking paths, play sets & a dog park. Bigelow House Museum (21 min) Carpenter Gothic-style home from the 1840s featuring original furnishings & historic artifacts. Lakewold Gardens (18 min) Landscape designer Thomas Church's 10-acre flora collection includes rare & unusual plants. Wolf Haven International (26 min) Wolf, red wolf, and nature Brewery Park at Tumwater Falls (formerly Tumwater Falls Park) (21 min) Riverside nature park on 15 acres with trails, cascades, lawns & a children's play area. |