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Steilacoom (/ ˈ s t ɪ l ə k əm / STIL-ə-kəm) is a town in Pierce County, Washington, United States. The population was 6,727 at the 2020 census. [2] Steilacoom incorporated in 1854 and became the first incorporated town in what is now the state of Washington.
Steilacoom is a town in Pierce County, Washington, United States. The population was 5,985 at the 2010 census. Steilacoom is on the coast of Puget Sound, on a branch not visible on the map to the right. Steilacoom incorporated in 1854 and became the first incorporated town in what is now Washington State.
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1. Visit the Steilacoom Tribal Cultural Center and Museum
I think a good place to start is always with learning about the indigenous people. The Steilacoom Tribal Cultural Center and Museum is located in the heart of downtown. Currently they are open on Saturdays by appointment only.
2. Enjoy One of the Many Parks
One of our favorite parts about our trip to Steilacoom was all of the parks along the water! Pioneer Orchard Parkis within walking distance from the ferry terminal and has beautiful views of the Puget Sound and islands. They have a grandstand that is perfect for family photos. There’s lots of grassy hills for kids to run around, and benches to sit back and soak in the views. (There’s no beach access at this park.) Saltar’s Point Parkis located about a half mile from the ferry terminal. This i...
3. Take the Steilacoom Ferry to Anderson Island
It only takes 30 minutes for the ferry to travel from Steilacoom to Anderson Island. If you walk on the ferry, you wont have to worry about the ferry line. If you’re bringing your vehicle, we recommend that you leave early to avoid a long ferry line. Go to Anderson Island for a quiet experience in nature. The island has no stoplights and only one restaurant, one cafe, and one general store. The island has two freshwater lakes and some beautiful beaches that are much more secluded than beaches...
We were lucky to have some pretty delicious meals in Steilacoom. Here’s a few places to try out the next time you visit…
Steilacoom was established in 1851, making it the oldest incorporated town in Washington State. Phonetically, the word Steilacoom sounds like sti·luh·km. This is one of the most mis-pronounced words in the region, so if you know how to say it, you’ll already seem like a real local! The city was named after the Steilacoom Tribe, which spoke a subdia...
Steilacoom is located conveniently along Interstate 5. Steilacoom is located about 44 miles south of Seattle, Washington, and about 133 miles north of Portland, Oregon. For Seattleites, Steilacoom a great place to meet up with friends from Portland to spend the day or weekend together. Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon...
When we visited Steilacoom, we met up with some family and stayed at the historic Appleby House. The house was charming and very centrally located. We were able to walk almost everywhere, even with our toddler! There was even a small park and playground directly behind the house, so it made it extra-convenient with kids. The house was very pricey t...
Museum of Flight
The Museum of Flight is about 45 minutes away from Steilacoom. It’s the largest independent, non-profit air and space museum in the world. During your visit, you can learn all about fighter plans, the history of Boeing, and hop inside a cockpit. Children and adults alike tend to really like this museum.
Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
The Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium is a premier zoo located in Tacoma, Washington (about 27 minutes away from Steilacoom). The zoo has an Asian Forest Sanctuary, Arctic Tundra, Rocky Shores, Red Wolf Woods, Pacific Seas Aquarium, South Pacific Aquarium, and a Kids’ Zone. At the time of this writing, the price of admission for an adult is between $18-20.
LeMay – America’s Car Museum
You can also visit America’s Car Museum, about 24 minutes from Steilacoom. The exhibits feature cars from the early 1900s, NASCAR cars, and much, much more. Adult admission at the time of this writing is $18.
When visiting Steilacoom, we recommend the following activities: 1. Steilacoom Tribal Cultural Center and Museum 2. Pioneer Orchard Park 3. Saltar’s Point Park 4. Sunnyside Beach Park 5. Chambers Creek Regional Park 6. Fort Steilacoom Park 7. Ferry to Anderson Island 8. Steilacoom Historical Museum 9. Farmers Market We completed a recent trip to St...
6 days ago · Explore Steilacoom. History. Museums. Parks. Youth Programs.
Steilacoom is a small town of 6,400 people in Puget Sound region of Washington state. It is the oldest incorporated town in Washington. It has 4 individual buildings and sites listed on the National Register of Historic Places, including the oldest Catholic Church in the state and the first Protestant Church north of the Columbia River.
Steilacoom is an amazing place, modern and yet locked into its roots. Steilacoom has retained a strong sense of history and pride. Steilacoom’s historic streets have the quiet dignity of a family’s eldest and most respected relative.
The Steilacoom were one of the first peoples affected by colonization in western Washington, as the first trading post, army post, church, and town located north of the Columbia River were founded inside their territory. [3]
