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... 

Tacoma 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... 

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... 

Luciano'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.  

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... 

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.  

Pierce 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. 

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.

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... 

Job 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... 

LeMay - 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... 

Museum 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.  

Shanaman 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... 

Tacoma Art Museum 1701 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98401, 12th & Pacific Avenues, 253-272-4258, Specializing in 19th and 20th century art, this museum features an array of innovative exhibitions, as well as, a permanent collection of Dale Chihuly glass. An interactive artmaking studio is also on site that is open to visitors of all ages. more...

Washington 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... 

William 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... 

Working 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. 

Metro 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... 

Point Defiance Park 5400 North Pearl Street, Tacoma, WA 98407, This 702-acre park features a natural forest, saltwater beaches and great views.  more... 

Point 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... 

Tacoma 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... 

Catalyst Cruises 515 South 143rd Street, Tacoma, WA 98401, 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... 

Golden 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...