In the central business district, this thriving museum and university area boasts attractions like the Museum of Glass, Tacoma Art Museum, and Washington State History Museum. Explore historic sites such as Old City Hall Building and Union Station, while enjoying the revived retail and dining scene.
You could catch an event at Tacoma Dome, a stadium in South Tacoma. Why not take a stroll along the port and watch the sunset while you're here? If you think Tacoma Dome is cool, you also might like Cheney Stadium and Puget Sound Tennis Center, both located nearby.
Experience a world beneath the ocean with a visit to Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium, just one of the attractions in West End. Hotels.com travelers also say the area is full of friendly people and has lots of nice beaches. If you have fun at Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium, you'll love Titlow Park and W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory, both located nearby.
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Museum of Glass during your trip to Tacoma. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the great live music in this family-friendly area.
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at LeMay Car Museum during your trip to Tacoma. Amble around this family-friendly area's waterfront or experience its acclaimed theater scene.
Catch an event at Cheney Stadium during your trip to Tacoma. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the lively festivals in this family-friendly area.
Explore the campus of Pacific Lutheran University during your stay in Tacoma. Experience the great live music and acclaimed theater scene in this family-friendly area.
Beneath the watchful gaze of Mount Rainier, glass art sparkles at the Museum of Glass where the Hot Shop's furnaces roar. Cross the Chihuly Bridge of Glass to reach the historic Union Station Rotunda, now filled with more colorful glass creations. The LeMay Car Museum houses automotive treasures that gleam like mechanical jewelry under perfect lighting. Families splash at Wild Waves Theme and Water Park while culture seekers find the Pantages Theater's performances rival those in much larger cities. The waterfront along Commencement Bay offers seafood restaurants with views that explain why locals tolerate the famous rain. Don't miss the Tacoma Art Museum's impressive Northwest collection – the perfect rainy day activity in a city that knows how to shine despite the clouds.
Tacoma is a family-friendly place distinct for its museums and live music. You'll find plenty of restaurants and cafes. Why not spend time at Foss Waterway Seaport and Titlow Park?Check out other sights like Pantages Theater and Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center.
