Guidebook for Tacoma
Arts & Culture
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1801 Dock StIt is a great place to go, a local icon.
If you like cars (guys/boys), this is a great place to spend some time.
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LeMay - Imuze yezimoto yaseNingizimu ye-Amerika
2702 E D StIf you like cars (guys/boys), this is a great place to spend some time.
The Pantages Theater is downtown Tacoma and in the Heart of the Theater and Antique District.
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Pantages Theater
901 BroadwayThe Pantages Theater is downtown Tacoma and in the Heart of the Theater and Antique District.
If you want to go for a scenic walk, Wapato is great place to walk around. There is also an off-leash dog park.
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Wapato Park
6500 S Sheridan AveIf you want to go for a scenic walk, Wapato is great place to walk around. There is also an off-leash dog park.
Tacoma Dome
2727 E D StThis is where a lot of top name concerts take place.
Wright Park
501 S I StGreat park to walk around.
Essentials
This is a few blocks from our house (walking distance) and has a great variety. This is also the closest Starbucks.
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Safeway
1624 72nd St EThis is a few blocks from our house (walking distance) and has a great variety. This is also the closest Starbucks.
Marlene's is a natural market, they have great items.
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Marlene's Market & Deli
2951 S 38th StMarlene's is a natural market, they have great items.
Shopping
Tacoma Mall
4502 S Steele StThe Tacoma Mall has a lot of great shopping
Sanford & Son Auctions
743 BroadwayGreat antiques.
Food Scene
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews
3901 S Steele StOur local Red Robin is Great.
Starbucks
1912 Pike PlThe closest Starbucks, inside Safeway
Chili Thai - Tacoma
3213 S 38th StOne of the best Thai Restaurants in Tacoma
The best breakfast in Tacoma. Pat and Chad are terrific. Great to go here when you have some time on your hands, but worth the wait.
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Old Milwaukee Cafe & Dessert Co
3102 6th AveThe best breakfast in Tacoma. Pat and Chad are terrific. Great to go here when you have some time on your hands, but worth the wait.
Shakabrah Java
2618 6th AveGreat breakfast joint.
Southern Kitchen
1716 6th AveAnother great breakfast joint, we love the corn cakes.
Gateway To India
2603 6th AveThe best Indian in Tacoma, I've tried them all.
A greasy spoon for sure. They have alcohol, if that is your thing.
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Hob Nob Restaurant
716 6th AveA greasy spoon for sure. They have alcohol, if that is your thing.
Great view, food is above average. Great place to go for special occasion.
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Stanley & Seafort's
115 E 34th StGreat view, food is above average. Great place to go for special occasion.
Great place for food and drinks. Best on sunny days, sit on the deck.
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Katie Downs Waterfront Tavern
3211 Ruston WayGreat place for food and drinks. Best on sunny days, sit on the deck.
Entertainment & Activities
I-Museum yabantwana yaseTacoma
1501 Pacific AveGreat place to take some kiddos
Drinks & Nightlife
Dirty Oscar's Annex
2309 6th AvenueGreat pub, great food, great atmosphere.
Parkway Tavern
313 N I StGreat drinks, shuffleboard
Engine House No. 9
611 N Pine StGreat neighborhood place, shuffleboard.