Pierce district, Washington, United States

Places to visit near Fife

Fife is a town in Pierce district, Washington, United States, home to about 9,970 people. Within 50 km by road there are 166 places to visit — 39 parks, 43 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 18 beaches & coast and 20 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Julia's Gulch (5 km), Surprise Lake (5 km) and Museum of Glass (7 km).

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Fife at a glance

Location
Pierce district, Washington, United States
Population
about 9,970
Coordinates
47.2393° N, 122.3571° W
Places within 50 km
166 (166 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for parks

Top places to visit near Fife

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Fife: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Parks near Fife

77 parks within 100 km of Fife. The closest is Julia's Gulch (5 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Fife

71 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Fife. The closest is Surprise Lake (5 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Beaches & coast near Fife

33 beaches & coast within 100 km of Fife. The closest is Commencement Bay (9 km). Best time: october to march.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Fife

29 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Fife. The closest is Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden (9 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Fife

16 museums within 100 km of Fife. The closest is Museum of Glass (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Fife

14 churches within 100 km of Fife. The closest is Tacoma Art Museum (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Fife

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 31 km on the road.

  1. Start in Fife
  2. 7 km Museum of Glass · museum, Pierce
  3. 1 km Tacoma Art Museum · church, Pierce
  4. 7 km Julia's Gulch · park, Pierce
  5. 8 km Trout Lake · lake, King
  6. 3 km Surprise Lake · lake, Pierce
  7. 5 km Back to Fife

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How to reach Fife

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Fife by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Parks3977Julia's Gulch (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs4371Surprise Lake (5 km)
    Beaches & coast1833Commencement Bay (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2029Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden (9 km)
    Other attractions1226Bubbleator (15 km)
    Museums816Museum of Glass (7 km)
    Churches714Tacoma Art Museum (8 km)
    Forts & heritage912Browns Point Lighthouse (12 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints35Wilderness Peak (46 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves44Vashon Island (28 km)
    Treks11Ruston Way Waterwalk (16 km)
    Waterfalls11Squak Mountain Waterfall (46 km)
    Buddhist sites11Dai Bai Zan Cho Bo Zen Ji (47 km)

    Fife: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Fife?

    Julia's Gulch (park, about 5 km), Surprise Lake (lake, about 5 km), Museum of Glass (museum, about 7 km), Tacoma Art Museum (church, about 8 km), Trout Lake (lake, about 8 km), Fivemile Lake (lake, about 8 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Fife?

    166 places on Spotwander: 39 parks, 43 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 18 beaches & coast, 20 wildlife, forests & gardens, 12 other attractions.

    Which is the nearest park to Fife?

    Julia's Gulch, about 5 km by road; Wright Park (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Fife?

    Surprise Lake, about 5 km by road; Trout Lake (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Fife?

    Commencement Bay, about 9 km by road; Point Robinson (21 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Fife?

    Start in Fife, visit Museum of Glass, then Tacoma Art Museum, then Julia's Gulch, then Trout Lake, then Surprise Lake, and drive back — about 31 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Fife?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for parks.

    Towns near Fife

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