Attractions in Tacoma, Washington
Amusements
Chihuly Bridge of Glass
The Chihuly Bridge of Glass is the link to the Thea Foss Waterway and the Museum of Glass. The 500 foot pedestrian bridge holds three amazing Chihuly glass... more info mapTacoma Glassblowing Studio 253-383-3499
114 South 23rd, Tacoma, WA 98402
Experience glassblowing with instructors. Currently Saturday and Sunday by appointment. You can pick & apply colors, twist & turn them, then blow or shape them into a... more info map
Casinos
Emerald Queen 253-594-7777
2102 Alexander Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98421
This riverboat casino offers true Vegas-style entertainment. The Emerald Queen features over 850 slot machines, table games, card tournaments and several bars and... more info mapLuciano's Casino and Waterfront Ristorante 253-756-5611
3327 Ruston Way, Tacoma, WA 98407
Luciano's Casino features guest accommodations and a great selection of casino games and entertainment. Luciano's is also home to a waterfront restaurant that... more info map
Historic Homes & Buildings
Union Station 253-863-5173 x223
1717 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98402
Landmark 1911 railway station with Romanesque architecture and striking copper dome. The area is available for rental for special occasions. more info map
Libraries & Research Centers
Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum 253-383-2575
407 South G Street, Tacoma, WA 98401
Featuring six large Greco-Roman columns at its entrance, this museum contains historically important papers and documents that are showcased in oak and glass cases. more info mapPierce County Library 253-536-6500
3005 112th Street East, Tacoma, WA 98446
This library carries a broad range of books, newspapers, magazines, videos, cassettes, CDs, and children's books. more info map
Museums & Galleries
Fort Nisqually Living History Museum 253-591-5339
5400 North Pearl Street #11, Tacoma, WA 98407
This living history museum is a restored 1855 fur trading post of the Hudson Bay Company. Tour the wooden blockade, blacksmith's shop or general store - complete with... more info mapJob Carr Cabin Museum 253-627-5405
2350 North 30th Street, Tacoma, WA 98406
Visit the birthplace of the city at this log cabin museum. It is a replica of the cabin where the original Euro-American settler lived and commemorates his contributions... more info mapLeMay - America's Car Museum
2702 East D Street, Tacoma, WA 98421
LeMay – America’s Car Museum (ACM) features a nine-acre campus with a four-story museum as the centerpiece. It is one of the world’s largest auto museums and... more info mapLeMay Family Collection at Marymount 253-272-2336
325 152nd Street East, Tacoma, WA 98445
The LeMay Family Collection at Marymount is open year-round 6 days/week for guided tours, showcasing over 500 vintage vehicles - primarily American-made cars, trucks,... more info mapMuseum of Glass, The 253-284-4750
1801 Dock Street, Tacoma, WA 98402
Located on the The Foss Waterway
The Museum of Glass features ongoing glassblowing demonstrations in the Hot Shop Amphitheater, 13,000 square feet of gallery space dedicated to changing exhibitions of... more info mapShanaman Sports Museum of Tacoma-Pierce County 253-627-5857
2727 East D Street, Tacoma, WA 98402
This museum recreates the history of sports through visual displays, written descriptions and a narrated video highlighting famous moments in local history. The museum... more info mapTacoma Art Museum 253-272-4258
1701 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98402
Dedicated to exhibiting and collecting Northwest art, Tacoma Art Museum's permanent collection of more than 3,500 works by international, national, and regional artists... more info mapTraver Gallery 206-587-6501
110 Union Street #200, Tacoma, WA 98101
This second location of the Traver Gallery. and Vetri International Glass in the renovated Albers Mill Building in Tacoma, Washington. Adjacent to the Museum of Glass... more info mapWashington State History Museum 253-272-3500
1911 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98401
Explore the history of Washington State at this museum that offers diverse and unique exhibits, programs, publications, and educational programs. Exhibits and features... more info mapWilliam Traver Gallery 253-383-3685
1821 Dock Street, Suite 100, Tacoma, WA 98402
"For more than 30 years, the Traver Gallery has served as a theater for the visual arts, providing space for artists to explore their ideas and share their discoveries... more info mapWorking Waterfront Maritime Museum 253-272-2750
705 Dock Street, Tacoma, WA 98401
Thea Foss Waterway
The Working Waterfront Maritime Museum is operated by the non-profit organization – Foss Waterway Seaport. The Museum, located at the foot of Tacoma’s downtown core... more info map
Parks, Gardens & Zoos
Metro Parks 253-305-1000
4702 South 19th Street, Tacoma, WA 98405
Metro Parks of Tacoma offers a plethora of gardens from which to choose. Feel free to take a tour of the Japanese Garden, Herb Garden, Point Defiance Park, Iris Garden,... more info mapPoint Defiance Park
5400 North Pearl Street, Tacoma, WA 98407
This 702-acre park features a natural forest, saltwater beaches and great views. more info mapPoint Defiance Zoo & Aquarium 253-591-5337
5400 North Pearl Street, Tacoma, WA 98407
Exit 132 Off of I-5
Offering beautiful views of the Puget Sound, Mount Rainier and the Olympic Mountains, this 29-acre zoo's main attraction is its wide assortment of animals. Zoo... more info mapPoint Defiance Zoo & Aquarium 253-591-5337
5400 North Pearl Street, Tacoma, WA 98407
The only combined zoo and aquarium in the Pacific Northwest, the 29-acre Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium is situated within the 700-acre Point Defiance Park. Animals that... more info mapTacoma Nature Center 253-591-6439
1919 South Tyler Street, Tacoma, WA 98405
A 70-acre wetland habitat with self-guiding booklets, nature programs, and hard & soft surfaced trails. more info map
Tours & Cruises
Catalyst Cruises 253-537-7678
515 143rd Street South, Tacoma, WA 98444
Climb aboard a 62-foot classic cruising yacht and cruise in and around Puget Sound. Cruises last from two to eight hours. Boarding and off-loading takes place at Pier... more info mapGolden Pacific Railroad 253-272-2558
430 East 25th Street, Tacoma, WA 98421
The Golden Pacific Railroad operates railroad excursion trains, powered by an historic steam locomotive in the Tacoma, Washington Area. more info map
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