Maury Island incident, Maury Island

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The Maury Island incident refers to claims made by Fred Crisman and Harold Dahl of falling debris and threats by men in black following sightings of unidentified flying objects in the sky over Maury Island in Puget Sound. The pair would later claim the events had occurred on June 21, 1947. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 47°22'48"N, 122°25'12"W

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Maury Island incident – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Point Defiance Park, Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, The Commons at Federal Way, Point Robinson Light.

7.1 miSW
Park
Point Defiance Park, Tacoma
182 min walk • Nestled on the northern tip of Tacoma, Point Defiance Park is a sprawling urban oasis that offers locals and tourists alike a verdant escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Covering over 700 acres, this picturesque park is one of the largest urban parks in the...
7 miSW
Wildlife of the Pacific Rim
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, Tacoma
179 min walk • Nestled within the lush greenery of Tacoma's Point Defiance Park, the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium stands as a multifaceted gem for wildlife enthusiasts and families alike. This unique destination combines the allure of exotic animals with the mysteries of aquatic...
7 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
The Commons at Federal Way, Federal Way
178 min walk • The Commons at Federal Way is a regional shopping mall located in Federal Way, Washington, and is the only indoor shopping center in the city. The previous owners, Steadfast Commercial Properties, changed the name to The Commons at Federal Way.
2.2 miE
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Point Robinson Light, Maury Island
57 min walk • The Point Robinson Light is an operational aid to navigation and historic lighthouse on Puget Sound, located at Point Robinson, the easternmost point of Maury Island, King County, in the U.S. state of Washington. The site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2004.
7.5 miSW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Fort Nisqually, Tacoma
190 min walk • Fort Nisqually was an important fur trading and farming post of the Hudson's Bay Company in the Puget Sound area, part of the Hudson's Bay Company's Columbia Department. It was located in what is now DuPont, Washington.
5.2 miS
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Browns Point Light, Tacoma
134 min walk • The Browns Point Lighthouse is a lighthouse located near Tacoma on Browns Point at the east entrance to Puget Sound's Commencement Bay, Pierce County, Washington.
5.2 miN
47°27'3"N • 122°27'36"W
Vashon Library, Vashon Island
134 min walk • Library
4.6 miE
National park
Saltwater State Park
117 min walk • Saltwater State Park is a beautiful and serene coastal park located in the city of Des Moines, Washington. With its stunning views of the Puget Sound and abundant wildlife, it is a popular destination for locals and tourists alike.
7.4 miSE
Park
Rhododendron Species Foundation and Botanical Garden, Federal Way
189 min walk • The Rhododendron Species Foundation and Botanical Garden on 22–24 acres is a nonprofit botanical garden specializing in rhododendrons in Federal Way, Washington. As of 2006 the Foundation's mission is devoted to the conservation, research, acquisition, evaluation, cultivation, public display, and distribution of rhododendron species.
5.6 miE
Library
Highline College Library, Des Moines
143 min walk • Highline College Library is located on the Highline College campus in Des Moines, Washington, south of Seattle, Washington. The library offers services tailored to the needs of the students, faculty & staff of Highline College.
4.4 miE
47°23'57"N • 122°19'48"W
Des Moines Marina, Des Moines
113 min walk • Sailing, Marina