Guidebook for Ruston and Greater Tacoma
Food Scene
Farrelli's Pizza, Pt. Ruston
5104 Grand LoopMacaluso’s Italian Restaurant
5101 N Pearl StGreat food and drinks in the bar
Wonderful breakfast in a very comfortable atmosphere. Their hot chocolate is delicious!
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Antique Sandwich Co
5102 N Pearl StWonderful breakfast in a very comfortable atmosphere. Their hot chocolate is delicious!
Jewel Box Cafe
321 NE Thornton PlTry the hot bubble tea!
Northern Fish Co
2201 Ruston WayBest walk-up chowder around!
Sel
229 St Helens AvePomodoro Italian Restaurant & Bar
3819 N 26th StEast & West Proctor
2514 North Proctor StreetDrinks & Nightlife
Coles Bar & Grill
5811 N 51st StFriday night Clam Chowder! Sports bar that serves great beer
Macaluso’s Italian Restaurant
5101 N Pearl StMcMenamins Elks Temple
565 BroadwayPeaks and Pints Craft Beer Store, Taproom & Eatery
3816 N 26th StShopping
Wonderful selection with a large ready-to-eat section.
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Metropolitan Market Tacoma
2420 N Proctor StWonderful selection with a large ready-to-eat section.
Central Co-op
1600 E Madison StWonderful grocery store with fresh produce and Burrito Bar!
Parks & Nature
Featuring miles of paved and dirt paths, this park is a great place to enjoy nature. We had Orca and Humpback whale sightings this fall at the beach and overlooks!
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Iphakamisa i-Point Defiance
5400 North Pearl StreetFeaturing miles of paved and dirt paths, this park is a great place to enjoy nature. We had Orca and Humpback whale sightings this fall at the beach and overlooks!
Owen Beach
5605 Owen Beach RoadA great spot for a picnic or just to watch the tide come in
Sightseeing
Include this in any walk of downtown Tacoma. Iconic Chihuly Glass art on display - for free! A great view of Tacoma.
Bridge of Glass
Include this in any walk of downtown Tacoma. Iconic Chihuly Glass art on display - for free! A great view of Tacoma.
Entertainment & Activities
So much fun! Good for families until 9pm, then it turns in to a 21 and over place. Team up to play space invaders, win at frogger or Pac Man, shred it up on Guitar Hero....
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Dorky's Arcade
754 Pacific AveSo much fun! Good for families until 9pm, then it turns in to a 21 and over place. Team up to play space invaders, win at frogger or Pac Man, shred it up on Guitar Hero....
Great family run theater in fun neighborhood, perfect for a date night with so many good restaurants nearby!
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Blue Mouse Theatre
2611 N Proctor StGreat family run theater in fun neighborhood, perfect for a date night with so many good restaurants nearby!
Art House movie theater, in a nice spot downtown. Award winning movies off the blockbuster path.
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The Grand Cinema
606 Fawcett AveArt House movie theater, in a nice spot downtown. Award winning movies off the blockbuster path.
Blockbuster movie theater with 100% lounge seating. Be careful not to fall asleep!
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Century Point Ruston and XD
5057 Main StBlockbuster movie theater with 100% lounge seating. Be careful not to fall asleep!
LeMay - Imuze yezimoto yaseNingizimu ye-Amerika
2702 E D StEssentials
Great food, reasonable prices, open 24 hours. Specialty wine, cheese and beer as well as the basics.
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Tacoma Boys
5602 6th AveGreat food, reasonable prices, open 24 hours. Specialty wine, cheese and beer as well as the basics.