Puyallup Fairgrounds is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from central Puyallup, why not stop by during your stay. If you have fun at Puyallup Fairgrounds, you'll love Mike N Terry's Outdoor Fun Park and Pacific Slot Car Raceways, both located nearby.
If you'd like to get a taste of Tacoma student life, check out Pacific Lutheran University in Parkland.