The Pacific Northwest / Conferences & External Events

The Pacific Northwest

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Western Washington State is part of the great Pacific Northwest, one of the most beautiful natural areas in the country. Surrounded by the Olympics and the Cascades, the Tacoma-
Seattle area offers a number of enticing poss-
ibilities for a newcomer, or current resident. Ex-
perience the 75-degree sunny summer days and the mild winters. Head east to the ski slopes, west to the water or north to Seattle. You can make the short drive to Tacoma, or stay right where you are: in PLU’s surrounding Parkland community. There are few limitations to what you can do in the Pacific Northwest!

Nearby Highlights

From the Bayou (FTB)
One of Tacoma's top restaurants features award-winning Cajun cuisine less than a block from campus.
(PLU)

Museum of Glass
An international center for contemporary art with a sustained focus on glass.
(Tacoma)

Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
Hundreds of animals in real-life habitats such as Arctic Tundra, Rocky Shores and the Farm. The zoo is located in a scenic park offering more than 700 acres of woodland trails, gardens and waterfront views.
(Tacoma)

Washington State Historical Museum
History museum full of informative displays and artifacts on the history of Washington state.
(Tacoma)

Experience Music Project
A museum offering fun and informative exhibits to inspire musical creativity.
(Seattle)

Pike Place Market
One of the few authentic farmer’s markets in the United States. (Seattle)

Mount Rainier
At 14,410 feet Mount Rainier is the fifth highest mountain in the continental 48 United States.
(An hour from Tacoma)

Conferences & External Events