Bonney Lake sits on scenic Lake Tapps and offers a relaxed, small-city vibe with plentiful outdoor options—hiking, boating, lakeside trails, farmers markets and a growing café/brewery scene—so multi-week stays feel active, friendly and far from boring.
For weekend variety, downtown Tacoma (museums, pro sports and regional hospitals) and Seattle (major dining, nightlife and the international airport) are both an easy drive, and Mount Rainier is a short day trip for bigger outdoor adventures.