A definition of Pierce County begins with the natural beauty of its surroundings. Mt. Rainier is a towering icon of our close ties to land and sea. Pierce County also includes an The Port of Tacoma, which is a center of industry as well as international trade. In 1873, the City of Tacoma became a boomtown with the arrival of the Union Pacific Railroad.
Pierce County is also a thriving center of art and culture.
Its museum district includes the Washington State History Museum. Thea Foss Waterway is underway. Pierce County includes three major performing theaters, a convention center, and a 27,000- seat domed stadium. Tacoma is Pierce County's largest city. Mt. Rainier National Park's western entrances are within Pierce County.