Food Scene
This Drive-Thru Coffee stands has a large menu with a lot of unique coffee flavors to offer at a reasonable price!
Coffeezaun Espresso
4518 N Pearl StThis Drive-Thru Coffee stands has a large menu with a lot of unique coffee flavors to offer at a reasonable price!
Offering cold beers on draft and an extensive late-night menu, Matador is an ideal locale to catch the game on one of the two TVs mounted above the bar or meet with friends to finish the evening with a flight of tequila.
Highlights: 21+ Guests only, Outdoor Seating, Happy Hour, Late Night
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The Matador
721 Pacific AveOffering cold beers on draft and an extensive late-night menu, Matador is an ideal locale to catch the game on one of the two TVs mounted above the bar or meet with friends to finish the evening with a flight of tequila.
Highlights: 21+ Guests only, Outdoor Seating, Happy Hour, Late Night
Our FAVORITE ice cream place in Washington State! Salted Carmel is a classic favorite. If you're feeling adventurous try the poppy seed.
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Ice Cream Social
2914 6th AveOur FAVORITE ice cream place in Washington State! Salted Carmel is a classic favorite. If you're feeling adventurous try the poppy seed.
A meeting place for people who love good food, music, and pie.
Open Mic Every Tuesday
Sign up: 6:00 pm-6:30 pm
Music: 7:00 pm-10:00 pm
Classical Concerts
Sundays 3:00 pm, October-April
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Antique Sandwich Co
5102 N Pearl StA meeting place for people who love good food, music, and pie.
Open Mic Every Tuesday
Sign up: 6:00 pm-6:30 pm
Music: 7:00 pm-10:00 pm
Classical Concerts
Sundays 3:00 pm, October-April
"Fantastic burgers, great service and darn good adult beverages!"
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Stack 571 Burger And Whiskey Bar
5061 Main St"Fantastic burgers, great service and darn good adult beverages!"
We are a small 40-seat, family, scratch kitchen boutique-style restaurant and it is our desire to bring you a warm and welcoming dining experience
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Over The Moon Cafe
709 Opera AlleyWe are a small 40-seat, family, scratch kitchen boutique-style restaurant and it is our desire to bring you a warm and welcoming dining experience
Locally sourced bison burgers, bison burritos, spuds, and a handful of vegetarian options are the kind of fare that induce envy when they show up at a Point Defiance picnic.
Tatanka Take-Out
4915 N Pearl St Locally sourced bison burgers, bison burritos, spuds, and a handful of vegetarian options are the kind of fare that induce envy when they show up at a Point Defiance picnic.
The Puget Sound stretches out beyond the windows of this place, placid and blue. Mimosas bubble in champagne flutes and seafood is stacked high at the weekend brunch buffet, inviting extravagance on the waterfront.
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Lobster Shop
4015 Ruston WayThe Puget Sound stretches out beyond the windows of this place, placid and blue. Mimosas bubble in champagne flutes and seafood is stacked high at the weekend brunch buffet, inviting extravagance on the waterfront.
Innovative dining fills the polished shell of a freshly restored building as Cook’s Tavern trots the globe with its rotating menu full of exciting options. Argentinian flavors might feature for a time before giving way to Cuban specialties like seared albacore rubbed with ancho and cumin. The art on the walls is local and most of the beers on tap are, too.
Happy Hour EVERYDAY:3-5 & 9-Close
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Cooks Tavern
3201 N 26th StInnovative dining fills the polished shell of a freshly restored building as Cook’s Tavern trots the globe with its rotating menu full of exciting options. Argentinian flavors might feature for a time before giving way to Cuban specialties like seared albacore rubbed with ancho and cumin. The art on the walls is local and most of the beers on tap are, too.
Happy Hour EVERYDAY:3-5 & 9-Close
Great doughnuts and coffee to snack on while walking around Proctor or chatting inside.
Top Pot Doughnuts
2724 N Proctor StGreat doughnuts and coffee to snack on while walking around Proctor or chatting inside.
Valhalla Coffee Co.
3918 6th AveClassic Coffee. A town favorite.
A cute coffee shop with great coffee and a peaceful atmosphere for reading a book, getting work done, etc.
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Cutters Point Coffee Co.
2209 N Pearl StA cute coffee shop with great coffee and a peaceful atmosphere for reading a book, getting work done, etc.
Boathouse 19
9001 S 19th StBeautiful views of the water and great happy hour
Bluebeard Coffee Roasters
2201 6th AveFavorite Coffee of all time!
Amazing steak and sides! A great date night spot. Make reservations. Recommend: Filet, baked potato, and skirt steak.
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Cuerno Bravo Steakhouse
616 Saint Helens AvenueAmazing steak and sides! A great date night spot. Make reservations. Recommend: Filet, baked potato, and skirt steak.
Drinks & Nightlife
The philosophy of The Forum is to create an environment with the best staff, support local liquor companies and serve the finest food while creating a meeting place that everyone can enjoy! Always have fun events like Trivia Night, Beer Bong competition and they always have board games to play!
•Happy Hour Daily 2-6 and Sunday-Thursday 9-close
•Happy Hour ALL DAY on Sunday
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The Matador
721 Pacific AveThe philosophy of The Forum is to create an environment with the best staff, support local liquor companies and serve the finest food while creating a meeting place that everyone can enjoy! Always have fun events like Trivia Night, Beer Bong competition and they always have board games to play!
•Happy Hour Daily 2-6 and Sunday-Thursday 9-close
•Happy Hour ALL DAY on Sunday
Dorky's Arcade
754 Pacific AveFood. Games. Bar. They have it all
21+
Wide variety of music. Good place to go if you want to dance, or grab a drink at the bar.
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Jazzbones
2803 6th AveWide variety of music. Good place to go if you want to dance, or grab a drink at the bar.
Great beer with games and a great vibe. Kids are allowed till 10pm
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7 Seas Brewery and Taproom
2101 Jefferson AveGreat beer with games and a great vibe. Kids are allowed till 10pm
Unicorn Sports Bar
5302 N 49th StNeighborhood dive bar, can walk!
Entertainment & Activities
Come explore the only combined zoo and aquarium in the Northwest. You'll see sharks and seahorses, polar bears and peacocks, walruses and wolves, all in one place!
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Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
5400 N Pearl StCome explore the only combined zoo and aquarium in the Northwest. You'll see sharks and seahorses, polar bears and peacocks, walruses and wolves, all in one place!
I love Cheney stadium because it feels like you're walking into the past. The wholesome good times vibe surrounds the updated building and adds to a fun night of baseball and fireworks. Love seeing the local artists/symphony/chorus perform the Star Spanhled Banner! There is a lot of class without the huge cost of a Seattle game
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I-Cheney Stadium
2502 S Tyler StI love Cheney stadium because it feels like you're walking into the past. The wholesome good times vibe surrounds the updated building and adds to a fun night of baseball and fireworks. Love seeing the local artists/symphony/chorus perform the Star Spanhled Banner! There is a lot of class without the huge cost of a Seattle game
Check out the Tacoma Dome website: to see if there are any fun fairs, events, or concerts going on during your stay.
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Tacoma Dome
2727 E D StCheck out the Tacoma Dome website: to see if there are any fun fairs, events, or concerts going on during your stay.
Less than a 15min walk away with a movie theater, restaurants, boardwalk, park, etc.
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Point Ruston
5020 Main StLess than a 15min walk away with a movie theater, restaurants, boardwalk, park, etc.
Sightseeing
Head down to the Ruston Way Waterfront for a romantic waterfront dinner, sunset walk along the beach or a late-summer jump off the pier.
Explore several waterfront parks and beaches as you walk, run or stroll Ruston Way. With views of Mount Rainier to the West, the Olympic Mountain Range to the East and Commencement Bay, there's no better place to spend a sunny afternoon or take an after-dinner stroll.
If you're up for the adventure, you can rent kayaks and paddle boards along Ruston Way and explore the from the water, you might even make friends with a seal or two.
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Ruston Way
Ruston WayHead down to the Ruston Way Waterfront for a romantic waterfront dinner, sunset walk along the beach or a late-summer jump off the pier.
Explore several waterfront parks and beaches as you walk, run or stroll Ruston Way. With views of Mount Rainier to the West, the Olympic Mountain Range to the East and Commencement Bay, there's no better place to spend a sunny afternoon or take an after-dinner stroll.
If you're up for the adventure, you can rent kayaks and paddle boards along Ruston Way and explore the from the water, you might even make friends with a seal or two.
Walk along Pacific Street in Tacoma and you will see some cool architecture, from the ultramodern Tacoma Arts Museum, to the stylish Museum of Glass, to the classic Union Station building. Striking to look at, Union Station offers a beautiful dome and many interesting details. Beautiful.
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Union Station/South 19th Street
Walk along Pacific Street in Tacoma and you will see some cool architecture, from the ultramodern Tacoma Arts Museum, to the stylish Museum of Glass, to the classic Union Station building. Striking to look at, Union Station offers a beautiful dome and many interesting details. Beautiful.
Arts & Culture
The hot shop is a first hand look at glass artists in action; great seating and overhead screens afford everyone a good view. Since the exhibits change periodically, you can go back several times and always see something new. We always take our visitors here for the shear beauty of the exhibits and talent represented.
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Igumbi leGlass
1801 Dock StThe hot shop is a first hand look at glass artists in action; great seating and overhead screens afford everyone a good view. Since the exhibits change periodically, you can go back several times and always see something new. We always take our visitors here for the shear beauty of the exhibits and talent represented.
This museum has an extensive collection of old, more modern, and funky automobiles and trucks, and motorcycles on 4 levels of museum. Walking is easy by way of up and down ramps. An elevator is also available. It is worth the price of admission.
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LeMay - Imuze yezimoto yaseNingizimu ye-Amerika
2702 E D StThis museum has an extensive collection of old, more modern, and funky automobiles and trucks, and motorcycles on 4 levels of museum. Walking is easy by way of up and down ramps. An elevator is also available. It is worth the price of admission.
Well thought out and selected high quality displays of permanent and traveling exhibits. Very good cafe. Short walk from Museum of Glass and Glass Bridge as well as the great hall of Union Station.
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I-Tacoma Art Museum
1701 Pacific AveWell thought out and selected high quality displays of permanent and traveling exhibits. Very good cafe. Short walk from Museum of Glass and Glass Bridge as well as the great hall of Union Station.
The Washington state history museum is one of a kind. You will be transported back to the very beginning of Washington state history. There are Native American villages, whole pioneer town streets, and shops to go in. I would recommend this museum to visitors of all ages. It is a must see.
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Washington State History Museum
1911 Pacific AveThe Washington state history museum is one of a kind. You will be transported back to the very beginning of Washington state history. There are Native American villages, whole pioneer town streets, and shops to go in. I would recommend this museum to visitors of all ages. It is a must see.
This attraction entry is by donation and is a must see for locals and visitors with young children. They have several high-quality exhibits that touch on all senses and it is a great learning experience for children through play
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I-Museum yabantwana yaseTacoma
1501 Pacific AveThis attraction entry is by donation and is a must see for locals and visitors with young children. They have several high-quality exhibits that touch on all senses and it is a great learning experience for children through play
Parks & Nature
Want to spend the afternoon in a big park, but don't want to leave the city? Visit Point Defiance. From the ocean at Owen's beach, to the gardens or old Fort, and the Forrest trails there is a little something for everyone! Hiking, biking, photography, picnicking, and zoo enthusiasts need to visit this beautiful park. It's a long time favorite with my family and we visit monthly all year long
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5 Mile Drive
5 Mile DriveWant to spend the afternoon in a big park, but don't want to leave the city? Visit Point Defiance. From the ocean at Owen's beach, to the gardens or old Fort, and the Forrest trails there is a little something for everyone! Hiking, biking, photography, picnicking, and zoo enthusiasts need to visit this beautiful park. It's a long time favorite with my family and we visit monthly all year long
Ideal spot for large gatherings. Food concessions, trails and picnic tables.
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Owen Beach
5605 Owen Beach RoadIdeal spot for large gatherings. Food concessions, trails and picnic tables.
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
5400 N Pearl StEssentials
Safeway
2637 N Pearl StOnly 5 minutes away!
Most reasonable gas station located in the shopping center next to Safeway only 5 Minutes away
Safeway Gas Station
2735 N Pearl StMost reasonable gas station located in the shopping center next to Safeway only 5 Minutes away
Don't feel like cooking, but still want a healthy meal? Stop in at Met. Market to find a wide variety of hot and ready gourmet meals to go; pizza, salad bar, sandwiches, poke bowl bar, etc. They also have really good cookies and desserts!
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Metropolitan Market Tacoma
2420 N Proctor StDon't feel like cooking, but still want a healthy meal? Stop in at Met. Market to find a wide variety of hot and ready gourmet meals to go; pizza, salad bar, sandwiches, poke bowl bar, etc. They also have really good cookies and desserts!
Great local market within walking distance. They have Kombucha and Beer on tap as well as sandwiches sourced locally and Taco Tuesday!
Delightful Neighborhood Market
4818 N 45th StGreat local market within walking distance. They have Kombucha and Beer on tap as well as sandwiches sourced locally and Taco Tuesday!
Central Co-op
1600 E Madison StWalking Distance! Great Bulk Section