Culture

While a statue on the courthouse square might be the extent of public artwork in many towns the size of Puyallup, that’s far from the case here. Never one to do things by half-measures, the city is home to more than 60 works of public art strategically placed throughout its downtown.

If you prefer your history on the go, check out the Valley of Murals.

The theater must go on. And Tom Neumann is doing everything in his power to save The Liberty Theater, one of Puyallup’s historic landmarks, and others like it.

Any conversation in these parts about Western art and history will almost always include the name of Fred Oldfield.

Whether you’re a master gardener or just trying to get the hang of hanging baskets, there’s no shortage of foliage and friendly advice at Windmill Gardens in Sumner and Watson’s Greenhouse & Nursery in Puyallup.

If the movies are any indication, wolves are able to take care of themselves. However, in real life they face a variety of dangers such as animal collectors and habitat encroachment.

Put on your comfortable shoes and take advantage of the many opportunities that are available to shoppers in Sumner and Puyallup. The Sumner Downtown Association hosts several annual shopping adventures, including a “Surfin’ the Sales” promotion in which downtown businesses mark down inventory and create theme-appropriate window displays for the day. Meanwhile, there are 14 antique stores in Puyallup alone, with the Puyallup Antique District Association overseeing several annual shopping events and promotions.