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Visit the Tacoma Art Museum
Learn about Tacoma's marine heritage at the Foss Waterway Seaport
Walk through the Tacoma Nature Center
Five Mile Drive and Trails
Fish on American Lake
LeMay - America's Car Museum
Broadway Center for the Performing Arts
Chihuly Bridge of Glass
Children's Museum of Tacoma
Fort Nisqually Living History Museum
Tacoma Glassblowing Studio
Job Carr House Museum
Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum
Mount Rainier National Park
Museum of Glass
Have a picnic on Owen Beach
Hike in Point Defiance Park
Take the kids to Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
Swan Creek Mountain Bike Park
Destiny Harbor Tours
Have dinner at Asado Cucina Argentina
Washington State History Museum
- Q: What makes Tacoma a great destination?
- A: Tacoma, situated on beautiful Puget Sound, offers a wealth of cultural opportunities, outdoor activities, restaurants, parks, and wildlife.
- Q: What can visitors enjoy at Point Defiance Park?
- A: Point Defiance Park features fine beaches, hiking through old-growth forests, botanical gardens, and historic sites.
- Q: What is Museum Row known for in Tacoma?
- A: Museum Row offers world-class museums focused on glass art, rare manuscripts, shipbuilding, and classic cars.
- Q: What natural attractions are near Tacoma?
- A: Tacoma is the nearest city to Mount Rainier National Park and the beauty of the Cascade Mountain Range.
- Q: What seasonal event should visitors check out?
- A: Be sure to check out the Daffodil Festival in the Spring.
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