Let me be among the first to say, welcome to Pierce County! And, if you are an active member of our U.S. Armed Forces or a veteran, welcome to Joint Base Lewis-McChord! Pierce County is served and protected by the Pierce County Sheriff's Department.

There are many wonderful sights to see in and around Pierce County, within Washington State and in the bordering states of Idaho and Oregon! Consider seeing these sites/events:

• Broadway Center for the Performing Arts - Tacoma

• High Desert Museum - Bend, OR

• City of Leavenworth - modeled after a Bavarian village

• Seattle Mariners, Seattle Seahawks, Seattle Sounders, Seattle Thunderbirds

• Silverwood Theme Park - Idaho

• Washington State - Enjoy the Experience!

• Washington State Parks

• Wildlife Safari - Winston, OR

Click on the links, below, to learn more about these major cities in Pierce County:

• City of DuPont

• City of Gig Harbor

• City of Lakewood

• City of Puyallup

• Town of Steilacoom

• City of Tacoma

• City of University Place