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Fort Nisqually is located in Point Defiance Park
From I-5
Take exit 132 (State Route 16) to the 6th Ave exit. Go straight through the first intersection at 6th Ave and take a right at the second light onto Pearl street. Follow Pearl Street to Point Defiance Park. Follow signs in the park to Fort Nisqually.
From the Olympic Peninsula
Take State Route 16 to Tacoma's 6th Ave/Pearl Street Exit. Turn right and follow Pearl Street to Point Defiance Park. Follow signs in the park to Fort Nisqually.
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Direct Route to Fort Nisqually from front entrance of Point Defiance Park:
