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Prairie Heights

Washington, United States · North America

About Prairie Heights

Prairie Heights is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Prairie Ridge, 42km from Mount Rainier National Park.

Prairie Heights is a town located in Washington, United States. With a population of 4,405, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Prairie Heights sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Los Angeles time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Prairie Heights to your route.

About Prairie Heights

Prairie Heights is a census-designated place (CDP) located in Pierce County, Washington. As of the 2020 census, Prairie Heights had a population of 4,561.

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Where is Prairie Heights located?

Prairie Heights is located in Washington, United States, North America. The coordinates are 47.1493 latitude, -122.1053 longitude.

What is the population of Prairie Heights?

Prairie Heights has a population of approximately 4,405 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
4,405
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
Washington
Timezone
America/Los_Angeles
Coordinates
47.1493, -122.1053

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Worth the detour from Prairie Heights

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

museum

LeMay - America's Car Museum

One of the world's largest automotive museums with 350 vehicles in a striking facility overlooking Tacoma's waterfront.

28 km · about 30 min drive

national park

Mount Rainier National Park

An active stratovolcano towering at 14,411 feet, draped in glaciers and surrounded by wildflower meadows.

42 km · about 50 min drive

waterfall

Snoqualmie Falls

A spectacular 82-meter waterfall east of Seattle, sacred to the Snoqualmie people and featured in Twin Peaks.

48 km · about 55 min drive

mountain pass

Chinook Pass

WA-410 crosses the Cascade crest at 5,430 feet on Mount Rainier's eastern flank; the stone arch at the summit frames one of the classic postcard views of the volcano.

54 km · about 65 min drive

museum

Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP)

Frank Gehry-designed museum celebrating contemporary popular culture through music, sci-fi, fantasy, and video game exhibits.

56 km · about 65 min drive

landmark

Space Needle

Futuristic observation tower built for the 1962 World's Fair, an iconic symbol of Seattle's skyline.

56 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Prairie Heights

  • 54 kmChinook PassWA-410 crosses the Cascade crest at 5,430 feet on Mount Rainier's eastern flank; the stone arch at the summit frames one of the classic postcard views of the volcano.

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