Things To Do
Point Defiance Park
Explore forested hiking trails, Owen beach, playgrounds, and various garden areas. This is our favorite place in Tacoma!
Museum of Glass
Glass art from multiple artists. Live glass blowing demonstrations.
Walk Tacoma's waterfront
2 mile scenic waterfront. Great for walking, running, biking, and enjoying the puget sound.
Antique Row in Downtown Tacoma
Funky shops with a range of antiques
W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory
The conservatory is one of only three public Victorian-style conservatories on the West Coast. Listed on the City of Tacoma, Washington State and National Historic registers it boasts a large collection of tropical and desert plants. Free to visit. Outside, enjoy Wright Park arboretum. Walk through a variety of towering trees. Check out the tag for the red oak in front of the conservatory! Large playground in the park as well.
Tahlequah Ferry Terminal
Take a ferry from point defiance to Vashon and explore the island. Restaurants, shops, hiking, and more!
Mount Rainier National Park
Amazing hikes!!
Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge
Located on the Nisqually River Delta in Southern Puget Sound, this refuge consists of three thousand acres of salt and freshwater marshes, grasslands and mixed forest habitats that provide a resting and nesting area for a wide variety of migratory birds. We love walking along the boardwalks and trails. Amazing views and easy to get to from Tacoma.
Olympic Peninsula
Visit rainforests, mountains, and/or beaches on Washington’s majestic peninsula.
Doyle's Public House
Irish pub with great food and an extensive whiskey selection. 21+
Lunar's Pho
Our favorite restaurant in Tacoma. Delicious Vietnamese food.