Places to visit near

Summit

Summit is a town in Pierce district, Washington, United States of about 7,985 people. Within 50 km by road there are 128 places to visit: 55 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 15 parks and 15 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Washington State Fair, Bradley Lake Park and Surprise Lake.

47.1618° N, 122.3571° WPop. 7,985

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Within 30 km46 places
Within 50 km128
Must-see291
Notable0
Best timeAugust to December

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One day from Summit

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:17 pm

61 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Summit
  2. Washington State Fairpark · 45 min
  3. Surprise Lakelake · 45 min
  4. Julia's Gulchpark · 45 min
  5. Museum of Glassmuseum · 1.5 hrs
  6. McChord Air Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Summit
Today’s loopSummitStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Summit?

Washington State Fair (park, about 6 km), Bradley Lake Park (lake, about 7 km), Surprise Lake (lake, about 13 km), Museum of Glass (museum, about 14 km), Tacoma Art Museum (church, about 14 km), McChord Air Museum (museum, about 14 km).

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

128 places on Spotwander: 55 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 15 parks, 15 beaches & coast, 16 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 other attractions.

Which is the nearest lake to Summit?

Bradley Lake Park, about 7 km by road; Surprise Lake (13 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to Summit?

Washington State Fair, about 6 km by road; Julia's Gulch (16 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Summit?

Start in Summit, visit Washington State Fair, then Surprise Lake, then Julia's Gulch, then Museum of Glass, then McChord Air Museum, and drive back — about 61 km by road in all.