About City

Washington state is a great place. Experience 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 very few limitations to what you can do in the Pacific Northwest.

Here's a few highlights to look forward to:

• 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.
• Mount Rainier
  At 14,410 feet Mount Rainier is the fifth highest mountain in the continental 48 United States. (An hour from Tacoma)
• From the Bayou (FTB)
  One of Tacoma's top restaurants features award-winning Cajun cuisine less than a block from campus.
• Outdoor Recreation
  ASPLU Outdoor Recreation provides links to activities in the Northwest.