Downtown Puyallup

Why Downtown Puyallup is so Great

Puyallup’s thriving historic downtown neighborhood offers a small-town vibe. Downtown Puyallup is filled with one-of-a-kind businesses that have been owned and operated by the same families for generations. Downtown is down the hill from the newer South Hill neighborhood of Puyallup. Downtown is a bustling expanse of suburban housing, restaurants, businesses, shopping and schools.

What to do in Downtown Puyallup

Puyallup’s roots are in its century-old farming community in the valley, and locals still enjoy celebrating its history. The annual Daffodil Festival and Parade, a huge Farmers Market in the centrally located Pioneer Park, and a rich network of mom-and-pop farms all have a strong presence in the community. The Washington State Fair is the largest attraction of the year, a 3-week long affair that brings in people from all over the state to enjoy fried food, farm animals, the classic white roller coaster, and much more.

Puyallup’s stand-out restaurant gems run by locals include Crockett’s, Trackside Pizza, Powerhouse Restaurant & Brewery, Toscanos Italian Grill, Chili Thai, Mama Stortini’s, and more. Downtown Puyallup offers a wide variety of locally owned businesses, and is especially known for it’s selection of antique shops.