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LeMay - America's Car Museum
One of the world's largest automotive museums with 350 vehicles in a striking facility overlooking Tacoma's waterfront.
16 km · about 20 min drive
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South Hill
Washington, United States · North America
About South Hill
South Hill is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Alderton, 50km from Mount Rainier National Park.
South Hill is in Washington, United States, with about 52,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Alderton, about 4 km away.
South Hill is a census-designated place (CDP) in Pierce County, Washington, United States. The population was 64,708 at the 2020 census. Located immediately south of Puyallup, the area primarily consists of suburban housing and shopping with several retail shopping centers, residential neighborhoods, and apartmentRead more
complexes throughout. Because South Hill is unincorporated, its addresses are part of the Puyallup "postal city" or ZCTA.
The area was first settled in the 1880s after a military road was built through the area in the 1850s. Several logging camps, farms, and hunting grounds sprouted up as the area was settled. It also was the main route to the towns of Kapowsin and Eatonville. Population growth was slow until after World War II, when roads improved and people could commute to nearby Tacoma, Fort Lewis, and Seattle.
Most commercial areas are located along the main thoroughfare, Meridian Avenue (State Route 161). Major neighborhoods include Manorwood, Sunrise (Sunrise Master Association), Lipoma Firs, Silvercreek, and Gem Heights. There are also a few popular public parks: Bradley Lake Park, South Hill Community Park/Nathan Chapman Memorial Trail and Wildwood Park.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near South Hill?
Within an hour or so of South Hill: LeMay - America's Car Museum (16 km), Mount Rainier National Park (50 km), Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP) (54 km), Space Needle (54 km).
Are there any good drives near South Hill?
The nearest famous roads are Chinook Pass.
Where is South Hill?
South Hill is in Washington, United States, about 4 km from Alderton.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 52,431
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Washington
- Timezone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Coordinates
- 47.1412, -122.2701
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AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.
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Worth the detour from South Hill
5 notable places within an hour's drive.
national park
Mount Rainier National Park
An active stratovolcano towering at 14,411 feet, draped in glaciers and surrounded by wildflower meadows.
50 km · about 60 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.
54 km · about 60 min drive
landmark
Space Needle
Futuristic observation tower built for the 1962 World's Fair, an iconic symbol of Seattle's skyline.
54 km · about 60 min drive
waterfall
Snoqualmie Falls
A spectacular 82-meter waterfall east of Seattle, sacred to the Snoqualmie people and featured in Twin Peaks.
55 km · about 65 min drive
Driving roads near South Hill
- 65 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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