Situated in the foothills of the majestic Mount Rainier in the Puget Sound region, Puyallup, WA is a charming city surrounded by an agriculture-rich region that was once renowned for berries, flowers, and hops. Several working farms in and around the city produce an array of fresh farm produce, making the area a foodie’ paradise.
Plan ahead for these Puyallup events:
- Washington State Fair - October 4-6, 2024
- Washington State Spring Fair
- SIP Puyallup Wine, Beer & Cider Walk - September 28, 2024
- The Daffodil Festival in the Spring.
Puyallup Public Library
The Puyallup Public Library is a community library that serves the residents of the city and surrounding regions. The library was born in 1877 when Ezra Meeker’s wife began lending books to the local people from her cabin and has grown into a 39,500 square-foot library that offers a wide variety of services. The library houses a collection of over 150,000 books, 12,000 audiobooks, 20,000 videos, and 10,000 CDs, along with periodicals, newspapers, and public computers with access to the Internet. The library has meeting rooms for the public to use, study rooms for students and quiet nooks for reading, and is open Monday through Saturday.
324 S Meridian, Puyallup, WA 98371, Phone: 253-841-5454
Ezra Meeker Mansion
The Ezra Meeker Mansion is a historic building dating back to 1886 that was once owned by Ezra Meeker, American pioneer and the first mayor of Puyallup. The mansion was the second home owned by the Meeker family, the first of which was a wooden cabin built on the site of what is now Pioneer Park and commemorated with a statue of Meeker in its place. The mansion became the social and political center of the valley, and today stands as an excellent example of Meeker’s life as mayor in the late 1800s. The mansion features hand-painted ceilings, period antiques, and stained-glass windows, and visitors can explore the house on guided tours.
312 Spring St, Puyallup, WA 98372, Phone: 253-848-1770
3rd Street Antiques, Puyallup
The 3rd Street Antiques is a 15,000 square-foot antique mall the Puyallup Antique District that houses over 85 vendors selling a wealth of antiques, vintage items and objects, collectibles, and one-of-a-kind treasures. The market offers a mind-boggling selection of items from ceramics and pottery to antique furniture, vintage toys, original costumes, collectible cars, estate jewelry, Orientalia, arts and crafts, prints, paintings, and retro clothing.
201 3rd St SE, Puyallup, WA 98372, Phone: 253-445-1435
Karshner Memorial Museum and Centre for Cultural Arts
The Karshner Memorial Museum and Centre for Cultural Arts was established in 1930 by Dr. Paul H. Karshner and his wife, to honor the short life of their son Paul Hibbert Karshner who died from polio at the age of 17. In the beginning, the museum was filled with artifacts from Mr. Karsner’s private collection. Today it includes many Native American and South Pacific items, showcased in several permanent exhibits and a Dale Chihuly glass exhibit. The museum is probably the only one of its kind in the country to be owned by the local school district, and it is used extensively for educational and cultural arts purposes.
309 4th Street NE, Puyallup, WA 98372, 253 841 8748, website
Cockrell Hard Cider
Cockrell Hard Cider is an award-winning, locally owned cidery owned by two brothers that has been producing handcrafted beer and cider for the past 25 years. The brothers bought Gwyndon Farms in 1967 and used to the two dozen varieties of apples grown on the farm’s 1,500 apple trees to produce exceptional cider. The production facility is located on the farm and surrounded by the apple trees that provide the fruit for the cider and The Roost Tasting Room offers visitors the chance to sample the handcrafted ciders in a lovely setting in the orchard.
613 114th Ave Ct E, Puyallup, WA 98372, Phone: 253-905-5800
South Hill Mall, Puyallup, WA
The South Hill Mall is a large regional shopping mall with more than 100 stores, a state-of-the-art movie theater, and a large food court with a variety of fast-food outlets. Opened in 1988, the mall has four anchor stores, including Macy’s, JCPenney, Target, and Dick’s Sporting Goods, along with other well-known brand stores like Old Navy and DSW. The mall offers a range of services including modern restrooms, baby-changing facilities, a community conference room for up to 75 people with private restrooms, and a kitchen and on-site catering available from the food court.
3500 S Meridian Unit 494, Puyallup, WA 98373
Palmer/Wirfs Expo
The Palmer/Wirfs Expo is an annual antique show managed by Christine Palmer & Associates that is renowned for being a treasure trove for collectors, bargain hunters, and antique sellers. The show specializes in high-end antique, retro, and vintage collectibles up to 1970 and are no longer manufactured or produced. Typical items at these shows include decorative items, furnishings, retro kitchenware, paintings and prints, handmade frames, estate jewelry, vintage trunks, Western Americana, militaria, mechanical banks, slot machines, and vintage toys.
4001 NE Halsey St, Portland, OR 97232, Phone: 503-282-0877
Karma Indian Cuisine
Karma Indian Cuisine is a locally owned, family-run eatery that specializes in Northern Indian food and serves a menu of traditional Indian dishes in a warm and welcoming setting. Hailed as one of the top Indian restaurants in the South Sound, Karma Indian Cuisine serves a rich and varied menu of authentic Indian fare with vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options. Signature dishes include mild and hot curries, chicken tikka masala, vindaloo, chicken korma, lamb boti masala, makhana, and onion bhaji, all of which are prepared using high-quality ingredients, handmade sauces, and house-toasted spices and traditional spice mixes. Karma Indian Cuisine is open for lunch and dinner, seven days a week.
12623 Meridian, South Hill, WA 98373, Phone: 253-770-6276
The Original Pancake House
The Original Pancake House is a classic American diner chain with stores around the country that serves signature pancakes with over 30 toppings and other breakfast classics. The family-oriented breakfast restaurant serves heaving stacks of pancakes with an array of syrups and toppings, as well as standard breakfast dishes and specialties like vegetarian omelets, corned beef hash, Danish Kijafa cherry crepes, and strawberry waffles. The menu also features a variety of waffles, egg dishes, and cereals, along with fresh fruit juices, teas, and freshly brewed coffee. The Original Pancake House is open for breakfast, brunch, and lunch, daily.
16116 Meridian E, Puyallup, WA 98375, Phone: 253-604-0791
Powerhouse Restaurant & Brewery
The Powerhouse Restaurant & Brewery takes dining to new levels in a unique setting that once housed the Puyallup Substation. Set in the converted powerhouse, the local brewpub serves creative New American cuisine and a range of handcrafted house beers, signature cocktails, and casual wines. Built in 1907, the Puyallup Substation was constructed for the Puget Sound Electric Railroad to supply electricity for the Interurban Electric Trolley. The station became a storage facility in 1957 and later fell into disrepair before being lovingly restored to its former glory to create a one-of-a-kind setting for a restaurant. Now managed by the Tweten family, the Powerhouse brews a small range of handcrafted beers and serves exceptional cuisine in a laid-back and friendly atmosphere.
454 E Main Ave, Puyallup, WA 98372, Phone: 253-845-1370
Wicked Pie Pizza
Wicked Pie Pizza is a casual pizza joint that specializes in handmade, wood-fired pizzas, light appetizers, and decadent desserts. The eatery uses fresh, hand-rolled dough to make each pizza base, along with a blend of locally sourced ingredients and handpicked herbs to create mouth-watering toppings such as sausages and salami, various cheeses, fresh seafood, and vegetables. The rustic eatery has a full-service bar offering all kinds of beverages, and large screen televisions for special events and sports games. Wicked Pie Pizza is open for lunch and dinner, daily.
112 S Meridian St, Puyallup, WA 98371, Phone: 253-256-4698
King Family Fun Center
Prior to September 2020, King Family Fun Center had been a local landmark for more than 50 years. In those days there was a great indoor skating rink, and outdoor mini-golf course, a games arcade and a café. However, a disastrous fire gutted the complex in September 2020, right in the heart of the Covid Pandemic. The family-owned and much-loved Fun Center was almost entirely destroyed and the uncertainties of the pandemic mean that the skating rink, café and games arcade have been permanently closed. However, the carefully maintained outdoor mini-golf course remains open to provide hours of outdoor fun for your family. The course is illuminated at night and everyone is invited to stop by for a game or two.
King Family Fun Center, 1113 North Meridian, Puyallup, WA 98372, 253 848 1153
Mike ‘n Terry’s Outdoor Fun Park
Visiting Mike ‘n Terry’s Outdoor Fun Park is a great way to get your kids off their electronics and out into the sun for some good old-fashioned fun. The fun park has 2 18-hole mini-golf courses which are both fun and challenging for all ages. There are genuine water hazards, rotating windmills and other obstacles to overcome. The good news is that children under 40 inches tall play for free. The Grease Monkey Go-Kart track is intended for older children and adults but there are a few 2-seater karts for a parent/child ride. In addition, there are several soft ball and hard ball batting cages where your kids can hone their skills.
Mike ‘n Terry’s Outdoor Fun Park, 6326 114th Ave Crt E, Puyallup, WA 98372, 253 841 1234
Catapult Adventure Park
The Catapult Adventure Park is the ideal place to take your children and their friends to let off some steam. The park is home to a variety of fun bouncy activities which are intended to build your child’s confidence and jumping skills while offering a safe and entertaining experience. A few of the most popular activities include the free-play Launch Zone where kids can be kids as they experiment with cartwheels, handstands and more. There is also a huge ball pit, Ninja Cat course, fun indoor tube slide, climbing wall, ropes course and zip line. Some activities have height restrictions.
Catapult Adventure Park, 1405 E. Main Ave, Puyallup, WA 98371, 253 466 3949
Daffodil Bowl
Voted the best tenpin bowling center in the entire Pacific North West by the playing public, the Daffodil Bowl has been providing hours of family fun since 1957. The facility spent plenty of time on upgrades and renovations during the pandemic shutdown and is waiting to welcome fans back to an improved bowling experience. Suitable for all ages, the bowling lanes are fitted with bumpers to help younger players have fun. Daffodil Bowl hosts league events for players of all levels, offering fun and action regardless of the weather. Fridays and Saturdays nights are Rock ‘n Bowl events with back-lit lanes and plenty of music.
Daffodil Bowl, 1624 E. Main Street, Puyallup, WA 98372, 253 845 9166
Spooner Farms
The Spooner family has been farming in the Puyallup Valley since 1882. Spooner Farms has continued the family legacy of sustainable farming and is known far and wide for their delicious, hand-picked berries and other crops. Spring and summer herald the first of the berry harvest times and the farm is filled with strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries and boysenberries. All the produce is hand-picked on sold on the day it is picked. Other produce includes corn, pumpkins, gourds and winter squash. The Fall Harvest Festival takes place from September to the end of October and visitors can enjoy a corn maze, pumpkin patch, animal barn, concessions and more.
Spooner Farms, 9710 SR-162 E, Puyallup, WA 98372, 253 840 2059
Puyallup Fish Hatchery
The Puyallup Fish Hatchery covers more than 80 acres and was established in 1949, primarily to provide trout fingerlings to stock local fishing dams.
After major renovations and improvements in 2020, the hatchery now raises more than 700,000 Chinook salmon (to assists with salmon recovery) each year along with trout and Coho. Visitors are most welcome to come and take a self-guided walking tour of the picturesque property and school groups visit regularly to learn all about salmon life cycles, migration and conservation. The Salmon Homecoming event occurs on the first Saturday of October each year and includes tours, vendors, games and more.
Puyallup Fish Hatchery, 1416 14th Street W, Puyallup, WA 98372, 253 840 4593
