Lacey, WA

Lacey lies along I-5 between Olympia and Tacoma, about an hour south of Seattle. Exit 109 and 111 off I-5 provide main access, with Route 510 cutting east-west through town. The area features rolling hills, forests, and small lakes typical of the South Puget Sound. Lacey hosts The Evergreen State College, famous for letting students create their own academic programs instead of choosing traditional majors.