Lakewood, Washington, known as a home to Joint Airforce Base Lewis/McChord is also a place with beautiful neighborhoods, lakes and historic and outdoor attractions. These are only a few of the many things to see and do in Lakewood! Lakewold Gardens offers a view of Gravelly Lake and features a variety of attractive gardens. Furthermore, Lakewood Towne Center is a popular shopping destination – complete with a theatre, restaurants, clothing and home goods stores. You will find Chipolte, AMC Lowe’s Movie Theatre, Barne’s and Noble and more there. Also, Lakewood Playhouse offers a variety of plays, musicals and comedies. They even have children’s programs to give youth a chance to explore their talents. Here are more attractions found in beautiful Lakewood, Washington:
- Historic Fort Steilacoom features several historic buildings – and provides and excellent learning opportunity for young people.
- Fort Lewis Military Museum includes tanks, a cannon and a collection of uniforms – showing off the pride of the area – our military.
- McCord’s Air Museum showcases numerous aircraft for touring and educational purposes.
- Thornewood Castle is a large, impressive structure.
- Lakewood History Museum – tells the stories of Lakewood and is not to be missed.
- Museum Antiques & Aviation Museum – a place to tour aircrafts and learn more about aviation.
- Mt. Rainer Scenic Railroad – a chance to see our natural wonders up close!
- American Lake offers beachfront picnics, swimming and boat launches.
