Tacoma, Pierce County, WA

Places to go in Tacoma

14 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.

Airport Tavern Music Hall

Arts & Culture

Airport Tavern Music Hall

Aviation-themed bar offering classic cocktails, pinball games, a pool table & live bands.

5406 S Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA 98409, USA

Arts & Culture

Chihuly Bridge of Glass

Pedestrian bridge decorated with colorful glass installations by prominent artist Dale Chihuly.

Bridge of Glass, Tacoma, WA 98402, USA

Children's Museum of Tacoma

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Children's Museum of Tacoma

Museum with 5 playscapes offering hands-on exploration designed to entertain & educate children.

1501 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402, USA

Fort Nisqually Living History Museum

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Fort Nisqually Living History Museum

Re-creation of the first Puget Sound European settlement, with a fort & costumed interpreters.

5519 Five Mile Dr, Tacoma, WA 98407, USA

Foss Waterway Seaport

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Foss Waterway Seaport

Historic seaport featuring maritime history & local culture exhibits, plus view of the bay.

705 Dock St, Tacoma, WA 98402, USA

Hands On Children's Museum

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Hands On Children's Museum

Center offering participatory exhibits & programs on art & science for kids.

414 Jefferson St NE, Olympia, WA 98501, USA

LeMay - America’s Car Museum

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LeMay - America’s Car Museum

4-story museum on an 8-acre campus displays cars, trucks & motorcycles in historic & tech exhibits.

2702 E D St, Tacoma, WA 98421, USA

Pantages Theater

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Pantages Theater

Built as a vaudeville theater in 1915, this venue now hosts musicals, live music & comedy.

901 Broadway, Tacoma, WA 98402, USA

Real Art Tacoma

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Real Art Tacoma

5412 S Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA 98409, USA

STAR Center

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STAR Center

3873 S 66th St, Tacoma, WA 98409, USA

Tacoma Dome

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Tacoma Dome

2727 E D St, Tacoma, WA 98421, USA

Tacoma Musical Playhouse

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Tacoma Musical Playhouse

Community performing arts center in a renovated movie house staging musicals for adults & children.

7116 6th Ave, Tacoma, WA 98406, USA

Tacoma Nature Center

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Tacoma Nature Center

A 71-acre tract of wetlands & forest around Snake Lake, featuring trails & a visitors center.

1919 S Tyler St, Tacoma, WA 98405, USA

Washington State History Museum

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Washington State History Museum

Museum exploring Washington state's history through high-tech exhibits such as a big model railroad.

1911 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402, USA