There is no other place like the Puget Sound. Our top-notch restaurants, world-class museums, Fortune 500 employers, and 1st rate sports teams consistently show why the Puget Sound is rated as one of the best places in America to live. Our scenery is breathatking, our people are friendly and the range of activities is second to none.
Dining
| Ayothaya | Thai | 4102 South Meridian | Puyallup | $$ |  |
| India Majal | Indian | 3547 Bridgeport Way | University Place | $$ | |
| Koto & Philly | Teriyaki | 14803 Pacific Avenue | Tacoma | $ | |
| Marzano | Italian | 516 Garfield Street South | Tacoma | $$$ | |
| Pacific Grill | Steakhouse | 1502 Pacific Avenue | Tacoma | $$$$ | |
| Purple Cafe | Wine Bar | 14459 Woodinville Redmond Road | Woodinville | $$$ | |
| Reyna’s | Mexican | 411 Garfield Street South | Tacoma | $$ | |
| Stanley & Seafort’s | Steakhouse | 115 East 34th | Tacoma | $$$$ | |
| Toscanos | Wine Bar | 437 29th St. NE | Puyallup | $$$ | |
| Wild Ginger | Asian | 1401 Third Ave | Seattle | $$$$ | |
| LEGEND | |
| Price | |
| Under $10 Per Person | $ |
| $10 – $15 Per Person | $$ |
| $15 – $25 Per Person | $$$ |
| Over $25 Per Person | $$$$ |
| Quality | |
| Below Average | |
| Average | |
| Must Try! | |
| Don’t Miss! | |
Arts & Entertainment
| Tacoma Art Museum | Tacoma Actors Guild |
| Museum of Glass | Paramount Theatre |
| Seattle Art Museum | Tacoma Little Theatre |
| Seattle Asian Art Museum | Musem of Flight |
| Experience Music Project |
Sports
Employment Around the Sound
With employers like Boeing, Microsoft, Amazon.com, Starbucks and Real Networks calling Washington home, we have some of the best employment opportunities in the nation. We also have a strong military presence in Fort Lewis Army base, McChord Air Force base, Puget Sound Naval Shipyards, and Bangor Submarine base providing many military as well as civilian job opportunities.
- Search for Washington Jobs on Monster.com
- Search for Washington Technology Jobs on Dice.com
- Search for Washington Jobs on Northwest Classifieds
Kids’ Stuff Around the Sound
Maps to Help You Find Your Way
Afraid you’ll get lost? Never fear, we’ve compiled some maps to help you find your way. All of the files below are in Adobe PDF format. You’ll need to have the Adobe Reader installed on your machine to view them. If you don’t have the Adobe Reader, download it here.
Chambers of Commerce
Hotels & Corporate Housing
Whether you plan to stay for a day or a month, there are a number of hotels in the are to suit your needs. I’ll recommend a few of my favorites here, but for a more comprehensive search, visit one of the big travel sites like Expedia.com (A Northwest Company), Travelocity.com, or Orbitz.com.
IN THE TACOMA METRO AREA:Hotel Murano Extended Stay America |
IN THE PUYALLUP AREA:Best Western – Park Plaza
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IN THE SEATTLE METRO AREA:Hotel Vintage Park |
If you need other recommendations, please don’t hesitate to give me a call.