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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 installations, open to the public 24 hours a day. more... mapTacoma Glassblowing Studio
114 South 23rd • Tacoma, WA 98402
253-383-3499
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 beautiful piece of art glass. Please call ahead to reserve your spot. Available for group events. more... map
Casinos
Emerald Queen
2102 Alexander Avenue • Tacoma, WA 98421
253-594-7777, 888-831-7655
This riverboat casino offers true Vegas-style entertainment. The Emerald Queen features over 850 slot machines, table games, card tournaments and several bars and restaurants. Be sure to catch one of the Emerald Queen's comedy shows or other special entertainment. more... mapLuciano's Casino and Waterfront Ristorante
3327 Ruston Way • Tacoma, WA 98407
253-756-5611
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 specializes in southern Italian cuisine. map
Historic Homes & Buildings
Union Station
1717 Pacific Avenue • Tacoma, WA 98402
253-863-5173 x223
Landmark 1911 railway station with Romanesque architecture and striking copper dome. The area is available for rental for special occasions. more... map
Libraries & Research Centers
Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum
407 South G Street • Tacoma, WA 98401
253-383-2575
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... mapPierce County Library
3005 112th Street East • Tacoma, WA 98446
253-536-6500
This library carries a broad range of books, newspapers, magazines, videos, cassettes, CDs, and children's books. map
Museums & Galleries
Camp 6 Logging Exhibit & Museum
PO Box 340 • Tacoma, WA 98402
253-752-0047
Listed on The National Register of Historic Places, this museum demonstrates a piece of Washington State's history during the "Steam Era of Logging." Located on a 14-acre forest, admission is free. Train rides are offered during the summer for a small admission fee. more...Fort Nisqually Living History Museum
5400 North Pearl Street #11 • Tacoma, WA 98407
253-591-5339
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 staff and volunteers decked in period garb. Admission is charged. more... mapJob Carr Cabin Museum
2350 North 30th Street • Tacoma, WA 98406
253-627-5405
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 to the area. more... mapLeMay - America's Car Museum
325 152nd Street East • Tacoma, WA 98445
253-779-8490
Filled with automobiles and memorabilia in its 500,000 feet of gallery, display, and storage space, this versatile museum is the largest automobile and transportation museum in the world. A library and preservation center are also on site. more... mapMuseum of Glass, The
1801 Dock Street • Tacoma, WA 98402
Located on the The Foss Waterway
253-284-4750
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 works made of glass, films, a hands-on art studio, and a gift store. more... mapShanaman Sports Museum of Tacoma-Pierce County
2727 East D Street • Tacoma, WA 98402
253-627-5857
This museum recreates the history of sports through visual displays, written descriptions and a narrated video highlighting famous moments in local history. The museum focuses not only on athletes, coaches, and teams, but also on administrators, sponsors, officials, sportswriters and broadcasters, all of whom have contributed to a strong sports heritage. more... mapTacoma Art Museum
1701 Pacific Avenue • Tacoma, WA 98402
253-272-4258
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 includes one of the finest collections of Japanese woodblock prints on the West Coast, the largest, most comprehensive public collection of glass art by Tacoma native Dale Chihuly and 19th-century European and 20th-century American art. Public tours of the museum's exhibition are regularly offered each day at noon, based on docent availability. Tacoma Art Museum presents eight to ten "imaginatively paired exhibitions" each year. more... mapWashington State History Museum
1911 Pacific Avenue • Tacoma, WA 98401
253-272-3500
Explore the history of Washington State at this museum that offers diverse and unique exhibits, programs, publications, and educational programs. Exhibits and features range from geology to technology, in addition to historical triumphs and absurd follies. more... mapWilliam Traver Gallery
1821 Dock Street, Suite 100 • Tacoma, WA 98402
253-383-3685
"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 with the world." more... mapWorking Waterfront Maritime Museum
705 Dock Street • Tacoma, WA 98401
Thea Foss Waterway
253-272-2750
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 along the Thea Foss Waterway, offers visitors a variety of opportunities. Guests of the Museum can view maritime artifacts and historic small watercraft, watch boat restoration and new boat construction, participate in hands-on activities for all ages, enjoy lectures about local maritime history, take part in one of the many special events and return often to see visiting exhibits. The Museum welcomes group tours and school field trips by appointment. more... map
Parks, Gardens & Zoos
Lakewold Gardens
12317 Gravelly Lake Drive Southwest • Puyallup, WA 98499
253-584-4106
Lakewold Gardens is a 10 acre estate that features formal and natural settings. Nestled on the shores of Gravelly Lake, it is a registered historic site, both nationally and with the City of Lakewood. It is recognized as one of the outstanding gardens in America. more... mapMetro Parks
4702 South 19th Street • Tacoma, WA 98405
253-305-1000
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, Puget Gardens and many more. Some gardens are seasonal, while others offer an array of natural splendor the whole year through. more... mapPoint Defiance Park
5400 North Pearl Street • Tacoma, WA 98407
This 702-acre park features a natural forest, saltwater beaches and great views. more... mapPoint Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
5400 North Pearl Street • Tacoma, WA 98407
Exit 132 Off of I-5
253-591-5337
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 membership is available. The zoo also has a catering staff who can help plan your child's next birthday party or other special event. more... mapTacoma Nature Center
1919 South Tyler Street • Tacoma, WA 98405
253-591-6439
A 70-acre wetland habitat with self-guiding booklets, nature programs, and hard & soft surfaced trails. more... map
Tours & Cruises
Catalyst Cruises
515 South 143rd Street • Tacoma, WA 98444
253-537-7678, 800-670-7678
Climb aboard a 62 foot classic cruising yacht and enjoy a sightseeing cruise on beautiful waters. Cruises last from two to eight hours. more... mapGolden Pacific Railroad
430 East 25th Street • Tacoma, WA 98421
253-272-2558, 877-485-2100
The Golden Pacific Railroad operates railroad excursion trains, powered by an historic steam locomotive in the Tacoma, Washington Area. more... map
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