Tony’s Terrific Tales
Food scene
An awesome venue that is a MUST see and visit during your stay in Tacoma. A hotel/ restaurant chain only in the PNW that turns old buildings into aesthetically pleasing and quirky edifices that are fun to visit and eat! This location features 5 bars, a hotel, a concert venue. The main challenge is to take a drink at each unique bar, and find the speakeasy / secret bar: psssttt it’s near Docs Bar.
60 locals recommend
McMenamins Elks Temple
565 BroadwayAn awesome venue that is a MUST see and visit during your stay in Tacoma. A hotel/ restaurant chain only in the PNW that turns old buildings into aesthetically pleasing and quirky edifices that are fun to visit and eat! This location features 5 bars, a hotel, a concert venue. The main challenge is to take a drink at each unique bar, and find the speakeasy / secret bar: psssttt it’s near Docs Bar.
6th Ave is the local Tacoma hipster scene: live music venues, restaurants, ice cream shops, boutiques, stores, bars, and general shenanigans occur on an almost nightly basis.
25 locals recommend
6th Avenue
6th Avenue6th Ave is the local Tacoma hipster scene: live music venues, restaurants, ice cream shops, boutiques, stores, bars, and general shenanigans occur on an almost nightly basis.
The Spar is one of Tacomas oldest bars and pubs, situated in Old Town Tacoma. It used to be a warehouse, whorehouse, hotel, and now coffee shop, bar and pub. It features live music almost every night (check website) from local or traveling artists. It’s an older crowd feel of locals who enjoy their sunset years being together, dancing and general debauchery (as one in their 50-70’s can do).
22 locals recommend
The Spar
2121 N 30th StThe Spar is one of Tacomas oldest bars and pubs, situated in Old Town Tacoma. It used to be a warehouse, whorehouse, hotel, and now coffee shop, bar and pub. It features live music almost every night (check website) from local or traveling artists. It’s an older crowd feel of locals who enjoy their sunset years being together, dancing and general debauchery (as one in their 50-70’s can do).
A Spanish/ Mexican restaurant in the heart of downtown Tacoma that offers delicious meals and bar. Be sure to reserve your space ahead of time and it’s 18 plus only.
116 locals recommend
The Matador
721 Pacific AveA Spanish/ Mexican restaurant in the heart of downtown Tacoma that offers delicious meals and bar. Be sure to reserve your space ahead of time and it’s 18 plus only.
The Towne Center features restaurants, grocery and general goods stores, banks, a cinema, library, public bus lines, and other necessities needed for every day life or a bite to eat. Very near to The Suites and is an easy commute.
11 locals recommend
Lakewood Towne Center
5731 Main St SWThe Towne Center features restaurants, grocery and general goods stores, banks, a cinema, library, public bus lines, and other necessities needed for every day life or a bite to eat. Very near to The Suites and is an easy commute.
Sightseeing
Local spots near and far to visit within Washington state
The Point Defiance Rose Garden is a beautiful garden filled with flowers almost year round! In June - July it’s the roses, in August - September it’s the Dahlias.
20 locals recommend
Point Defiance Rose Garden
5400 N Pearl StThe Point Defiance Rose Garden is a beautiful garden filled with flowers almost year round! In June - July it’s the roses, in August - September it’s the Dahlias.
Point Ruston is a newly renovated area that used to be a heavy port industrialized area revitalized as a local attraction with restaurants, stores, apartment buildings, a cinema, and a beautiful walking area to view the South Puget Sound.
109 locals recommend
Point Ruston
5020 Main StPoint Ruston is a newly renovated area that used to be a heavy port industrialized area revitalized as a local attraction with restaurants, stores, apartment buildings, a cinema, and a beautiful walking area to view the South Puget Sound.
Ruston Way is both a street and series of walkways, paths and parks. It stretches along the water from Commencement Bay in the Port of Tacoma and Downtown Tacoma, all the way up to Ruston Point. It’s great for walking, running, taking your fur babies, scooters, skateboards, or just the drive!
57 locals recommend
Ruston Way
Ruston WayRuston Way is both a street and series of walkways, paths and parks. It stretches along the water from Commencement Bay in the Port of Tacoma and Downtown Tacoma, all the way up to Ruston Point. It’s great for walking, running, taking your fur babies, scooters, skateboards, or just the drive!
Point Defiance Park has an old growth forest, situated on the end of the peninsula. It used to be owned by the US Army as a training area before selling it to the City of Tacoma in the late 1800’s. It is now maintained as a park with a zoo, public beach (Owens Beach), flower gardens, and the occasional festival. The old growth forest is a wonder to wander and view the PNW rain forest without having to drive an hour to Mount Rainier National Forest or the Olympic National Forest.
118 locals recommend
Point Defiance Park
5400 North Pearl StreetPoint Defiance Park has an old growth forest, situated on the end of the peninsula. It used to be owned by the US Army as a training area before selling it to the City of Tacoma in the late 1800’s. It is now maintained as a park with a zoo, public beach (Owens Beach), flower gardens, and the occasional festival. The old growth forest is a wonder to wander and view the PNW rain forest without having to drive an hour to Mount Rainier National Forest or the Olympic National Forest.
Chambers Bay used to be an open gravel pit turned into a Golf Course, park, playgrounds and walking area. Situated on the west side of the peninsula, it is a beautiful location to take an afternoon or evening walk. If walking around the entire park, be sure to be prepared for the hills! They will tire you and your fur baby out!
122 locals recommend
Chambers Bay Golf Course
6320 Grandview Dr WChambers Bay used to be an open gravel pit turned into a Golf Course, park, playgrounds and walking area. Situated on the west side of the peninsula, it is a beautiful location to take an afternoon or evening walk. If walking around the entire park, be sure to be prepared for the hills! They will tire you and your fur baby out!
Port Townsend is a cute port town on the tip of the Olympic Peninsula. It has the most Victorian houses on the West Coast, cute shops, and a local tourist destination. It also has Fort Worden, an old US Army fort that was used to film, ‘an Officer and a Gentleman’ which features a young Richard Greer.
13 locals recommend
Port Townsend Marine Science Center
532 Battery WayPort Townsend is a cute port town on the tip of the Olympic Peninsula. It has the most Victorian houses on the West Coast, cute shops, and a local tourist destination. It also has Fort Worden, an old US Army fort that was used to film, ‘an Officer and a Gentleman’ which features a young Richard Greer.
Leavenworth is known as Christmas Town USA during the winter, and all times of the year as a German style tourist destination. Tons of shopping, eating and outdoor activities all year round, it’s a great place to visit near Seattle
Leavenworth Washington
Leavenworth is known as Christmas Town USA during the winter, and all times of the year as a German style tourist destination. Tons of shopping, eating and outdoor activities all year round, it’s a great place to visit near Seattle
Neighborhoods
The Proctor District is a cute little area in Tacoma that offers restaurants, boutiques, and stores to delight the eye and a friendly neighborhood vibe.
45 locals recommend
Proctor District
The Proctor District is a cute little area in Tacoma that offers restaurants, boutiques, and stores to delight the eye and a friendly neighborhood vibe.