A suburb of Tacoma in Pierce County, Lakewood is noted as the home of Pacific Lutheran University, and is a perfect starting point for visiting dozens of area destinations including Mount Rainier National Park.
Lakewood is appropriately named for its three lakes - American, Gravelly, and Steilacoom. There is also a Lakewood, Colorado.
Lakewood is part of the Tacoma, WA metro area.
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