Grit City Guidebook

Susan
Grit City Guidebook

Essentials

Local grocery store.
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Stadium Thriftway
618 N 1st St
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Local grocery store.
Need a last minute grocery item, like an unusual cheese, or a prime rib dinner. This market is only a few short blocks away.
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Metropolitan Market Tacoma
2420 N Proctor St
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Need a last minute grocery item, like an unusual cheese, or a prime rib dinner. This market is only a few short blocks away.
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Safeway
2411 N Proctor St
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Breakfasts and Brunch

Great breakfast place. A Tacoma Classic. 2618 6th Ave Tacoma, WA 98406
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Shakabrah Java
2618 6th Ave
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Great breakfast place. A Tacoma Classic. 2618 6th Ave Tacoma, WA 98406
eatwafflestop.com A fresh take on the classic diner experience, family-owned Waffle Stop proudly serves the Tacoma community only the finest breakfast and lunch fare. Locally sourced, made from scratch with the freshest ingredients, our unique creations are bridging the gap between breakfast and lunch in a major way. So the next time you’re in the mood for some high-quality comfort food for breakfast or lunch, there’s a spot for you at the Waffle Stop.
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Waffle Stop
2710 N Proctor St
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eatwafflestop.com A fresh take on the classic diner experience, family-owned Waffle Stop proudly serves the Tacoma community only the finest breakfast and lunch fare. Locally sourced, made from scratch with the freshest ingredients, our unique creations are bridging the gap between breakfast and lunch in a major way. So the next time you’re in the mood for some high-quality comfort food for breakfast or lunch, there’s a spot for you at the Waffle Stop.
dirtyoscarsannex.com 21+ ONLY - NO MINORS. Handcrafted moonshine cocktails, gourmet American food and a friendly bar setting make the perfect combination at Dirty Oscar’s Annex in Tacoma, WA. We have an amazing culinary team that serves innovative New American cuisine as well as American favorites. Whether you go for a Down & Dirty Cheeseburger, Tasso Tacos or Chicken & Waffle, your food will be prepared with care and the highest quality ingredients. We were voted "Best Bar Food" in Tacoma by the Weekly Volcano. We give the same attention to detail when making great craft libations ranging from a Moonshine Mule to our own Oscar Punch! We also offer every whiskey & scotch on our shelves for only $5 on Wednesday! Experience New American food and cocktails like never before at Dirty Oscar’s Annex. We are quickly becoming the best happy hour in Tacoma. Our lunch and dinner menus are available every day and breakfast is served Friday-Sunday. We offer a 10% military discount daily until 10PM.
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Dirty Oscar's Annex
2309 6th Avenue
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dirtyoscarsannex.com 21+ ONLY - NO MINORS. Handcrafted moonshine cocktails, gourmet American food and a friendly bar setting make the perfect combination at Dirty Oscar’s Annex in Tacoma, WA. We have an amazing culinary team that serves innovative New American cuisine as well as American favorites. Whether you go for a Down & Dirty Cheeseburger, Tasso Tacos or Chicken & Waffle, your food will be prepared with care and the highest quality ingredients. We were voted "Best Bar Food" in Tacoma by the Weekly Volcano. We give the same attention to detail when making great craft libations ranging from a Moonshine Mule to our own Oscar Punch! We also offer every whiskey & scotch on our shelves for only $5 on Wednesday! Experience New American food and cocktails like never before at Dirty Oscar’s Annex. We are quickly becoming the best happy hour in Tacoma. Our lunch and dinner menus are available every day and breakfast is served Friday-Sunday. We offer a 10% military discount daily until 10PM.
https://www.arthousecafe.com/ Art House Cafe is located in the historic Stadium district of Tacoma, the Art House Cafe exemplifies the essence of Scratch American cuisine. The kitchen explores the bounty of the Pacific Northwest with an ingredient-driven menu. We invite you to rediscover what it means to cook and eat in Tacoma, Washington.
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Art House Cafe
111 N Tacoma Ave
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https://www.arthousecafe.com/ Art House Cafe is located in the historic Stadium district of Tacoma, the Art House Cafe exemplifies the essence of Scratch American cuisine. The kitchen explores the bounty of the Pacific Northwest with an ingredient-driven menu. We invite you to rediscover what it means to cook and eat in Tacoma, Washington.
https://www.netshed9.com/ Gig Harbor Our waterfront restaurant is open during the day for breakfast and lunch. After hours we enjoy hosting private events such as cooking classes, holiday parties and other fun celebrations. Take a peek inside to see what we are all about!
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NetShed No. 9
3313 Harborview Dr
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https://www.netshed9.com/ Gig Harbor Our waterfront restaurant is open during the day for breakfast and lunch. After hours we enjoy hosting private events such as cooking classes, holiday parties and other fun celebrations. Take a peek inside to see what we are all about!
https://tibbittsfernhill.com/ Award winning breakfast
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TibbittsFernHill
8237 S Park Ave
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https://tibbittsfernhill.com/ Award winning breakfast
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Knapp's Restaurant
2707 N Proctor St
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Coffee

This is a nice walk from the house. A cute space that is frequented by the UPS college students good coffee and pastries.
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Lander Coffee
2716 N 21st St
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This is a nice walk from the house. A cute space that is frequented by the UPS college students good coffee and pastries.
olympiacoffee.co Cute coffee shop in the Proctor district
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Olympia Coffee Roasting
2601 N Proctor St
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olympiacoffee.co Cute coffee shop in the Proctor district
https://myanthemcoffee.com/ Gluten Free pastries
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Anthem Coffee & Tea - Downtown Tacoma
1911 Pacific Ave
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https://myanthemcoffee.com/ Gluten Free pastries
https://www.valhallacoffee.com/ Local coffee roaster.
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Valhalla Coffee Co.
3918 6th Ave
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https://www.valhallacoffee.com/ Local coffee roaster.
Popular coffee house with casual seating and pastries. bluebeardcoffee.com
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Bluebeard Coffee Roasters
2201 6th Ave
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Popular coffee house with casual seating and pastries. bluebeardcoffee.com
manifestocoffeeroasters.com Good coffee with hard rock music. Neighborhood being the operative word. The community has been nothing short of wonderful since we opened up shop. With a wide dynamic range of locals making daily appearances in house, a dull moment is a hard thing to come by.
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Manifesto Coffee
1003 S 11th St
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manifestocoffeeroasters.com Good coffee with hard rock music. Neighborhood being the operative word. The community has been nothing short of wonderful since we opened up shop. With a wide dynamic range of locals making daily appearances in house, a dull moment is a hard thing to come by.
Cute little bakery with a good selection of gluten free and vegan baked goods. Regular too. Coffee and tea, quiche, breakfast sandwiches. https://corinabakery.com/tacoma/
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Corina Bakery
602 Fawcett Ave
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Cute little bakery with a good selection of gluten free and vegan baked goods. Regular too. Coffee and tea, quiche, breakfast sandwiches. https://corinabakery.com/tacoma/
Seattle transplant. Doughnuts and coffee toppotdoughnuts.com
Top Pot Doughnuts
2724 N Proctor St
Seattle transplant. Doughnuts and coffee toppotdoughnuts.com
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Olympia Coffee Roasting
2601 N Proctor St
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Great little coffee shop downtown.
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Campfire Coffee
1554 Market Street
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Great little coffee shop downtown.
💕💕This is a cute woman owned coffee shop. With great coffee.
Common Ground Coffee
💕💕This is a cute woman owned coffee shop. With great coffee.
Gluten free dedicated bakery
Wren's Nest Baking Co.
Gluten free dedicated bakery

Drinks & Nightlife

Waterfront Dining, Great Happy Hour, bar food.
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Katie Downs Waterfront Tavern
3211 Ruston Way
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Waterfront Dining, Great Happy Hour, bar food.
Creative Hot Dogs, Large beer menu, some ciders. A fun place to hang out. Always busy. redhottacoma.com
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The Red Hot
2914 6th Ave
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Creative Hot Dogs, Large beer menu, some ciders. A fun place to hang out. Always busy. redhottacoma.com
https://www.mcmenamins.com/elks-temple?utm_source=Google%20Maps&utm_medium=Website%20Button&utm_campaign=Elks%20Temple
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McMenamins Elks Temple
565 Broadway
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https://www.mcmenamins.com/elks-temple?utm_source=Google%20Maps&utm_medium=Website%20Button&utm_campaign=Elks%20Temple
matadorrestaurants.com Great Happy Hour (for Food) Our downtown Tacoma restaurant and bar is as rich in authenticity as the city it thrives in. Located near the waterfront and minutes from the Tacoma Dome, Matador Tacoma's classic landmark building has been around for a long time — and so have our team members, many of whom have been with us since we opened in 2006! The first spot people in Tacoma think of when you mention “tequila,” the Matador is known for its lively happy hour, Mexican-inspired food, and fun atmosphere.
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The Matador
721 Pacific Ave
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matadorrestaurants.com Great Happy Hour (for Food) Our downtown Tacoma restaurant and bar is as rich in authenticity as the city it thrives in. Located near the waterfront and minutes from the Tacoma Dome, Matador Tacoma's classic landmark building has been around for a long time — and so have our team members, many of whom have been with us since we opened in 2006! The first spot people in Tacoma think of when you mention “tequila,” the Matador is known for its lively happy hour, Mexican-inspired food, and fun atmosphere.
Okay Bar food. But the place to go for football games. hankstacoma.com
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Hank's Bar and Grill
524 N K St
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Okay Bar food. But the place to go for football games. hankstacoma.com
Live music Bar https://www.jazzbones.com/
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Jazzbones
2803 6th Ave
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Live music Bar https://www.jazzbones.com/
Cozy themed bar. 706 Court C, Tacoma, WA 98402
Devil's Reef
706 Court C
Cozy themed bar. 706 Court C, Tacoma, WA 98402
oddotterbrewing.com A group of people who just really love good beer. Military and LGBTQ+ owned, we love our community and do everything we can to give back. We try to keep every day interesting…and dare we say, odd…so be sure to stop in and try some of our rotating seasonals Food at Odd Otter! We’ve partnered with Wooden City to bring you the best food and beer in Tacoma all right here at OOBC! Dinner is served every day from 4-10(ish)pm – Check out the dinner menu! Join us for brunch on Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 2pm – Check out the brunch menu!
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Odd Otter Brewing Company
716 Pacific Ave
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oddotterbrewing.com A group of people who just really love good beer. Military and LGBTQ+ owned, we love our community and do everything we can to give back. We try to keep every day interesting…and dare we say, odd…so be sure to stop in and try some of our rotating seasonals Food at Odd Otter! We’ve partnered with Wooden City to bring you the best food and beer in Tacoma all right here at OOBC! Dinner is served every day from 4-10(ish)pm – Check out the dinner menu! Join us for brunch on Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 2pm – Check out the brunch menu!
locustciderandbrewing.com We specialize in modern ciders made with all locally sourced Pacific Northwest ingredients, adding an innovative spin on classic cidermaking methods to bring out the best in the everyday apple. In early 2019, we started a brand-new brewery born from a partnership with Dirty Bucket Brewing Co, creating a new and unique approach to brewing, inspired by cidermaking methods resulting in easy-to-drink, light-bodied beer that respects traditions but doesn’t anchor us to them.
Locust Cider & Brewing Tacoma
2805 6th Ave
locustciderandbrewing.com We specialize in modern ciders made with all locally sourced Pacific Northwest ingredients, adding an innovative spin on classic cidermaking methods to bring out the best in the everyday apple. In early 2019, we started a brand-new brewery born from a partnership with Dirty Bucket Brewing Co, creating a new and unique approach to brewing, inspired by cidermaking methods resulting in easy-to-drink, light-bodied beer that respects traditions but doesn’t anchor us to them.
We’re a craft beer taproom where brew nerds can wave their geek flags. We’re a bottle shop with a broad and deep selection of craft beer and cider in bottles and cans, as well as growler fills. We’re a mountain-themed tavern with tasty sandwiches, salads, appetizers and desserts. We’re Peaks and Pints at Basecamp Proctor in Tacoma. We’re a 21 and older establishment. https://www.peaksandpints.com/
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Peaks and Pints Craft Beer Store, Taproom & Eatery
3816 N 26th St
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We’re a craft beer taproom where brew nerds can wave their geek flags. We’re a bottle shop with a broad and deep selection of craft beer and cider in bottles and cans, as well as growler fills. We’re a mountain-themed tavern with tasty sandwiches, salads, appetizers and desserts. We’re Peaks and Pints at Basecamp Proctor in Tacoma. We’re a 21 and older establishment. https://www.peaksandpints.com/
thespartavern.com Tacoma's Oldest Saloon serving delicious food and drinks.
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The Spar
2121 N 30th St
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thespartavern.com Tacoma's Oldest Saloon serving delicious food and drinks.
Love this little bar. Great Happy hour. Pizza and fabulous drinks. Don’t think just go!!
Bar Rosa
Love this little bar. Great Happy hour. Pizza and fabulous drinks. Don’t think just go!!
Camp Colvos Brewing + Pizza Co.
Camp Colvos Brewing + Pizza Co.

Sightseeing

If you're into cars this is the place for you.
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LeMay - Музей автомобилей Америки
2702 E D St
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If you're into cars this is the place for you.
Very interesting and well done museum. http://www.washingtonhistory.org/
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Музей истории штата Вашингтон
1911 Pacific Ave
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Very interesting and well done museum. http://www.washingtonhistory.org/
This park has a beach, a zoo, restaurant, Fort Nisqually, Japanese and rose garden and lots of hiking trails. https://www.pdza.org/
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Зоопарк и аквариум Пойнт Дефайанс
5400 N Pearl St
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This park has a beach, a zoo, restaurant, Fort Nisqually, Japanese and rose garden and lots of hiking trails. https://www.pdza.org/
Take a short ride on the ferry then go exploring:)
Vashon Ferry Dock & 103rd Ave SW station
Take a short ride on the ferry then go exploring:)
Go on a clear day. Make sure to stop at all the interpretive centers. It is awe inspiring.
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Святой Гелен
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Go on a clear day. Make sure to stop at all the interpretive centers. It is awe inspiring.
Mount Rainier National Park, an expansive Washington state reserve southeast of Seattle, has glacier-capped, 14,410-ft.-high Mount Rainier as its towering centerpiece. It has great trails.
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Mount Rainier National Park
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Mount Rainier National Park, an expansive Washington state reserve southeast of Seattle, has glacier-capped, 14,410-ft.-high Mount Rainier as its towering centerpiece. It has great trails.
If you ski it is fairly close. If you don't there is a gondola ride to the top that has a restaurant and on a clear day wonderful views of Mt Rainier.
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Crystal Mountain
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If you ski it is fairly close. If you don't there is a gondola ride to the top that has a restaurant and on a clear day wonderful views of Mt Rainier.
Free!! A great place to visit and take pictures. Even if you aren't going to the museums.
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Bridge of Glass
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Free!! A great place to visit and take pictures. Even if you aren't going to the museums.
Fort Nisqually was an important fur trading and farming post of the Hudson's Bay Company in the Puget Sound area of what is now DuPont, Washington and was part of the Hudson's Bay Company. https://www.metroparkstacoma.org/place/fort-nisqually-living-history-museum/
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Fort Nisqually Living History Museum
5519 Five Mile Dr
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Fort Nisqually was an important fur trading and farming post of the Hudson's Bay Company in the Puget Sound area of what is now DuPont, Washington and was part of the Hudson's Bay Company. https://www.metroparkstacoma.org/place/fort-nisqually-living-history-museum/
5 Mile Drive is at Point Defiance Park. Good to drive or walk, depending on the weather. Lots of amazing views, great easy hiking trails- perfect for families, couples or solo. Several great places to eat nearby, too. If your lucky maybe you'll get a suprise and see a pod of Orcas.
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5 Mile Drive
5 Mile Drive
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5 Mile Drive is at Point Defiance Park. Good to drive or walk, depending on the weather. Lots of amazing views, great easy hiking trails- perfect for families, couples or solo. Several great places to eat nearby, too. If your lucky maybe you'll get a suprise and see a pod of Orcas.
Free Victorian conservatory in Wright Park with a big historical greenhouse housing 500+ plant species. https://www.metroparkstacoma.org/place/w-w-seymour-conservatory/
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W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory
316 S G St
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Free Victorian conservatory in Wright Park with a big historical greenhouse housing 500+ plant species. https://www.metroparkstacoma.org/place/w-w-seymour-conservatory/
A 71-acre tract of wetlands & forest around Snake Lake, featuring trails & a visitors center.
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Tacoma Nature Center
1919 S Tyler St
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A 71-acre tract of wetlands & forest around Snake Lake, featuring trails & a visitors center.
The Karpeles Manuscript Library is the world’s largest private collection of original manuscripts and documents. Always free. http://www.rain.org/~karpeles/taqfrm.php
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Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum
407 S G St
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The Karpeles Manuscript Library is the world’s largest private collection of original manuscripts and documents. Always free. http://www.rain.org/~karpeles/taqfrm.php
Northwest Trek Wildlife Park is a 723-acre wildlife park located near the town of Eatonville, Washington, United States. Its primary feature is a tram tour which takes visitors through a 435-acre. nwtrek.org
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Парк дикой природы Northwest Trek
11610 Trek Dr E
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Northwest Trek Wildlife Park is a 723-acre wildlife park located near the town of Eatonville, Washington, United States. Its primary feature is a tram tour which takes visitors through a 435-acre. nwtrek.org

Places to go

What to do or go see while your visiting this wonderful city.
Need to visit the University of Puget Sound. We are a few short blocks from campus.
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University of Puget Sound
1500 N Warner St
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Need to visit the University of Puget Sound. We are a few short blocks from campus.
Charming old style theater. One of my favorite places to catch a show. bluemousetheatre.com
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Blue Mouse Theatre
2611 N Proctor St
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Charming old style theater. One of my favorite places to catch a show. bluemousetheatre.com
Art house theater. 4 Screens. grandcinema.com
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The Grand Cinema
606 Fawcett Ave
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Art house theater. 4 Screens. grandcinema.com
I love going to this museum and watching them make glass in the hot shop. museumofglass.org
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Музей стекла
1801 Dock St
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I love going to this museum and watching them make glass in the hot shop. museumofglass.org

Arts & Culture

Walk to our local bowling alley. chaletbowl.com
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Chalet Bowl
3806 N 26th St
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Walk to our local bowling alley. chaletbowl.com
Small but great Museum. It is currently under and expansion project. Great downtown location. Make a day of it and visit all the other Museums. https://www.tacomaartmuseum.org/
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Музей искусств Такомы
1701 Pacific Ave
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Small but great Museum. It is currently under and expansion project. Great downtown location. Make a day of it and visit all the other Museums. https://www.tacomaartmuseum.org/
This is a new theater to Tacoma. Stadium reclining seats and on Tuesday it is $5.50 for the regular theaters. cinemark.com
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Century Point Ruston and XD
5057 Main St
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This is a new theater to Tacoma. Stadium reclining seats and on Tuesday it is $5.50 for the regular theaters. cinemark.com
Gig harbor (toll) If you don't mind paying the tolls this is a great theater. Really good reclining seats it has all been updated. VIP theater serves alcohol. IMAX galaxytheatres.com
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Galaxy Uptown Luxury+ Theatre
4649 Point Fosdick Dr
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Gig harbor (toll) If you don't mind paying the tolls this is a great theater. Really good reclining seats it has all been updated. VIP theater serves alcohol. IMAX galaxytheatres.com
Live theater. The theater serves as a community living room, showcasing world-class artists since 1918. tacomaartslive.org
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Pantages Theater
901 Broadway
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Live theater. The theater serves as a community living room, showcasing world-class artists since 1918. tacomaartslive.org
Community performing arts center in a renovated movie house staging musicals for adults & children. https://tmp.org/
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Tacoma Musical Playhouse
7116 6th Ave
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Community performing arts center in a renovated movie house staging musicals for adults & children. https://tmp.org/
The US Open came to the pacific NW for the first time in history. Nestled on the shores of the Puget Sound, Chambers Bay was created to be a tribute to the ancient Linksland of Scotland. chambersbaygolf.com
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Гольф-клуб Chambers Bay
6320 Grandview Dr W
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The US Open came to the pacific NW for the first time in history. Nestled on the shores of the Puget Sound, Chambers Bay was created to be a tribute to the ancient Linksland of Scotland. chambersbaygolf.com
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Музей стекла
1801 Dock St
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Музей искусств Такомы
1701 Pacific Ave
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