The second largest community in Pierce County, Puyallup (pronounced “pew-al-up”) has long been known for its rich farm land and agricultural tradition. It is the home of the Western Washington State Fair.
This is the largest fair in the state and ranked among the top 10 fairs in the nation drawing 1.5 million visitors from around the country.
Puyallup is also famous for its commercial bulb farms and celebrates with a Daffodil Festival every April. The festival features the Grand Floral Parade, Daffodil Junior Parade and Marine Daffodil Parade. The Van Lierop Bulb Farm, east of Puyallup, is a popular place to visit from February to the end of May. Visitors can pick their own vegetables, fruits and berries at many U-pick farms in the area during the growing months.
A historical attraction is the Ezra Meeker Mansion, built by Puyallup’s founder in 1890. The 17 room Victorian mansion is open for touring at certain times from April thru December. |