| this basic motel is a 2-block walk from the western washington fairgrounds, a mile from both the puyallup rail station and pioneer park pavillion. the straightforward rooms have flat-screen tvs with cable channels, minifridges and free wifi. continental breakfast and parking are free. suites add separate living areas and kitchens. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. there are also on-site laundry facilities
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport 29 min
Tacoma Art Museum (18 min)
Exhibits feature Dale Chihuly glass works, European Impressionism, Japanese prints & American art. Emerald Queen Casino I-5 in Tacoma (16 min)
Hotel-casino with table games & video slots, multiple restaurants, a nightclub & live entertainment. Wild Waves Theme and Water Park (16 min)
Theme park with roller coasters & kid-friendly rides plus a water area with a pool & slides. Museum of Glass (19 min)
Diverse indoor & outdoor glass-art exhibits plus a cone-shaped studio with working artists. Chihuly Bridge of Glass (19 min)
Pedestrian bridge decorated with colorful glass installations by prominent artist Dale Chihuly. Carbon River (15 min)
Large, glacier-fed river named for local coal deposits, with hiking trails nearby. Lake Tapps (15 min)
A 2,880-acre man-made lake & recreational area constructed in 1911 with a dam & dikes. Washington State History Museum (18 min)
Museum exploring Washington state's history through high-tech exhibits such as a big model railroad. Pacific Bonsai Museum (18 min)
This collection boasts over 100 bonsai trees from China, Japan, Canada, Korea, Taiwan & America. Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden (18 min)
Vast garden with a variety of rhododendrons & azaleas, plus seasonal & perennial plants & blossoms. Lakewold Gardens (17 min)
Landscape designer Thomas Church's 10-acre flora collection includes rare & unusual plants. Muckleshoot Casino Resort (17 min)
Sizable venue for table & video gaming, with dance club & several restaurants. Dash Point State Park (29 min)
Park offering 400 acres on Puget Sound for swimming, camping, hiking, biking & hand-launched boats. LeMay - America’s Car Museum (18 min)
4-story museum on an 8-acre campus displays cars, trucks & motorcycles in historic & tech exhibits. Children's Museum of Tacoma (17 min)
Museum with 5 playscapes offering hands-on exploration designed to entertain & educate children. | 
