Blazing temps got you down? Now might be a great time to escape the humidity and heat with a visit to the beautiful Pacific Northwest. Join us on Joint Base Lewis McChord at the Holiday Inn Express® Rainier Inn or our brand new Candlewood Suites® hotel on-base and explore some top attractions in Tacoma.
Lewis Army Museum
Open Wednesday through Sunday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
At the Lewis Army Museum, you can wander through Vehicle Park, which displays retired tanks, military Jeeps, and large-scale weapons like the Nike-Hercules Missile. Get the scoop on the Artifact of the Week on their website before your visit.
McChord Air Museum
Open Tuesday through Friday, 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Fly by the McChord Air Museum where you can experience a wide variety of aircrafts, from bombers and fighters, to cargo and transport. The museum features Heritage Hill Airpark, where you can hop in the F-106 Aircrew Training Simulator and get a feel for the world’s fastest single engine fighter.
Tacoma Nature Center
Open Daily, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Explore one of the largest nature areas in Washington, the Tacoma Nature Center. Expanding across 71-acres of wetlands and forest surrounding Snake Lake, you can wander through more than two miles of soft-surfaced trails. Dive deeper into the terrain with free activities to discover on the Nature Education page.
Fort Nisqually Living History
Daily, 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Formerly a fur trading post, Fort Nisqually now serves as a living history museum where you can experience life on Puget Sound in 1855. Download a self-led tour brochure or take part in a guided tour!
When you’re ready for a summer cool down, we’re excited to have the opportunity to host you at one of our IHG Military Hotels on Joint-Base Lewis McChord.