Travel

We are excited to bring Propel to the Washington Conference! 

Airport

This year, the Propel Conference is in Puyallup, WA which is about 40 minutes from the SEATAC Airport (SEA) just south of Seattle, WA. We recommend everyone uses this airport rather than flying through Portland (PDX) as they have in previous years.

Hotels

There are several hotels in the area to choose from. We've listed several below that are all within 5 miles of the venue.

Car Rentals

You'll want to rent a car to get to and from the conference to the hotels and restaurants in the area. The NAD has arranged discounts for car rentals with Enterprise, Alamo, Avis, and Budget.

Recommended Dining

Many hotels provide breakfast and lunch is provided each day of the conference. We encourage you to plan dinners with your team offsite to share what you learn each day. There are several options in the area to grab a quick meal, or enjoy a nicer sit-down restaurant experience. We've compiled a list below for you.

Places to Visit

The Pacific Northwest is beautiful all year, but especially in the spring! If you haven't visited the area in a while, or this is your first time here, there are a few places everyone should try to visit and experience firsthand. So consider adding an extra day to your trip and let us know which ones are your favorite!

SEA Airport

Puyallup, WA is about 40 minutes south of SeaTac Airport (SEA) Just south of Seattle, WA. (Note: In previous years travelers were recommended to fly into Portland. However, with the location change, it is 3+ hours away from the Propel Conference in 2025. If you're flying, you'll want to travel through SEA.)

https://www.flypdx.com/

Car Rentals

The NAD has arranged discounts for car rentals. Look at the national accounts page for discounts with Enterprise, Alamo, Avis, and Budget.

https://www.adventistpurchasing.org/travel/auto-rentals/

Hotels

Hampton Inn & Suites | Tacoma/Puyallup

1515 S Meridian, Puyallup, WA 98371
253-770-8880
(8 minutes away by car)

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Fairfield Inn & Suites | Tacoma/Puyallup

202 15th Avenue SW, Puyallup, Washington 98371
(253) 770-3100
(10 minutes away by car)

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites | Tacoma/Puyallup

812 S Hill Park Dr, Puyallup, WA 98373
(253) 848-4900
(12 minutes away by car)

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Candlewood Suites | Sumner/Puyallup

2520 136th Avenue Court E, Sumner, WA, 98390
(833) 410-9851
(12 minutes away by car)

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites | Vancouver Mall

7205 NE 41st Street, Vancouver, WA
360-253-0500
(15 minutes away by car)

Ask for the Adventist Fellowship Rate when calling.
(code IP71K)

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DoubleTree by Hilton | Vancouver

12712 SE 2nd Circle, Vancouver, WA 98684
360-891-9777
(25 minutes away by car)

Ask for the NPUC Rate when calling.
(ID 0003141484)

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Recommended Dining

Sit-down restaurants nearby

Farm 12/Fika

(.6 miles from church)

3303 8th Ave SE C
Puyallup, WA 98372

(soups, salads, sandwiches, entrees, coffee and pastries)

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Puerto Vallarta

(1.2 miles from the church)

215 15 St SE
Puyallup, WA 98372

(variety of Mexican dishes in a relaxed family atmosphere)

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HG Bistro

(1.4 miles from the church)

1618 E Main Ave
Puyallup, WA 98372

(salads, wraps, burgers, sandwiches, sharables and entrees)

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Fast food within walking distance

Mod Pizza

(.2 miles, 5 min walk)

732 Shaw Rd E Suite A
Puyallup, WA 98372

(build your own pizza chain)

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Taco Bell

(.3 miles, 6 min walk)

724 Shaw Rd E
Puyallup, WA 98372

(Mexican-inspired fast food chain)

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Jersey Mike's

(.3 miles, 7 min walk)

716 Shaw Rd E Suite C
Puyallup, WA 98372

(counter-serve sandwich chain)

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Noodles and Company
Vancouver

4311 NE Thurston Way
Vancouver, WA 98662

(Vegetarian, Gluten Free,
Vegan Options)

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Cafe Yumm!
Vancouver

305 SE Chkalov Drive Ste. 128
Vancouver, WA 98683

(Vegetarian, Gluten Free,
Vegan Options)

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Panera Bread
Hazel Dell & Vancouver

7200 NE Hwy 99
915 SE 164th Ave

(Vegetarian, Gluten Free,
Vegan Options)

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Places to Visit

If you are traveling from out of area, be sure to give yourself some time to explore the PNW!

Museum of Glass
Tacoma, WA

1801 Dock St
Tacoma, WA 98402

Explore diverse indoor and outdoor glass art exhibits, plus, watch visiting artists demonstrate the fascinating process of creating stunning works of art out of molten glass.

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Point Defiance Zoo
Tacoma, WA

5400 N Pearl St
Tacoma, WA 98407

Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium connects you with animal wonder and experiences. The large park behind the zoo also offers hikes in an old-growth forest, gardens, and beaches.

Plan Your Visit

Mount Rainer
National Park

Washington's highest peak features several trails to choose from. The nearby Carbon River Rainforest Trail is only one hour south of Puyallup and offers an easy .3 hike. (Most access points require a pass and reservation. Be sure to check the website before planning your visit.)

Plan Your Visit

The Museum of Flight
Seattle, WA

9404 East Marginal Way S.
Seattle, WA 98108

Large educational museum with aircraft & space vehicles on display, plus historical exhibits.

Plan Your Visit

Pop Culture Museum
Seattle, WA

325 5th Ave N
Seattle, WA 98109

Inspired by Jimi Hendrix, the museum includes icons from popular movies to popular music.

Plan Your Visit

Pike Place Market
Seattle, WA

85 Pike St
Seattle, WA 98101

The Market covers nine historic acre, attracting locals and tourists to shop, eat, and explore.

Plan Your Visit


Shipping Facilities

Need to have something shipped to or from Puyallup? Here are the closest FedEx and UPS locations near the event location.

The UPS Store

1002 N Meridian #100, Puyallup, WA 98371

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FedEx Ship & Print Center

101 37th Ave SE Suite B, Puyallup, WA 98374

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