Lakewood, WA

Lakewood lies between Tacoma and Olympia along Interstate 5 in Pierce County, Washington. The city sits on flat terrain dotted with small lakes in the mild Pacific Northwest climate. I-5 forms the eastern edge while State Route 512 provides direct access from the interstate. Most visitors arrive via I-5 from Seattle (45 miles north) or Portland (140 miles south), while local trips connect to nearby Tacoma in 15 minutes. The city features Lakewold Gardens, home to over 900 rhododendron varieties.