Pierce County

The central fact of Pierce County is the city of Tacoma, the second most important in the state. The city is at the northern edge of the county, so some of its suburbs are actually in King County.

In the east, the skyline is dominated by Mount Rainier, whose summit is within the county borders. The western part of the county is the was once very rural and isolated, but has grown since the Tacoma Narrows Bridge was built. The main westside city is Gig Harbor.

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The Most Anticipated Upcoming Washington Events Are: Fireworks At Midnight over the Ocean Long Beach December 31 Bed & Breakfast Holiday Open House Peninsula December 12 thru December 13 Jim Knapp Orchestra at the Earshot Jazz Festival Seattle continuing Fall Salmon Tour Poulsbo continuing thru November 25 Seattle Creation Conference Mukilteo continuing thru October 10

Other upcoming events include: Christmas in the Country Bainbridge Island December 4 thru December 6 Fall Salmon Tour Poulsbo continuing thru November 25 Fall Wreath and Barrel Tasting Wenatchee November 27 thru November 29 Red Wine and Chocolate Port Angeles and Port Townsend February 6 thru February 7 Holiday Home Tour Peninsula December 13