Guidebook for Tacoma

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Guidebook for Tacoma

Food Scene

They have amazing pho!
24 locals recommend
Vien Dong Restaurant
3801 S Yakima Ave
24 locals recommend
They have amazing pho!
This place is a little on the pricey side, but it's amazing food with an amazing view of Tacoma. Also, one of the best Manhattans I've ever had.
23 locals recommend
Stanley & Seafort's
115 E 34th St
23 locals recommend
This place is a little on the pricey side, but it's amazing food with an amazing view of Tacoma. Also, one of the best Manhattans I've ever had.
Their Earl Grey ice cream is sublime.
59 locals recommend
Ice Cream Social
2914 6th Ave
59 locals recommend
Their Earl Grey ice cream is sublime.
This may be one of the best places there is in Tacoma for brunch. Great Bloody Mary, and excellent food options.
6 locals recommend
Montamara Kitchen
2208 N 30th St
6 locals recommend
This may be one of the best places there is in Tacoma for brunch. Great Bloody Mary, and excellent food options.
There are so many great coffee shops in the PNW, but Tully's has a great vibe and is in a great area. Plus, friendly staff!
12 locals recommend
Tully's Coffee
764 Broadway
12 locals recommend
There are so many great coffee shops in the PNW, but Tully's has a great vibe and is in a great area. Plus, friendly staff!
Legendary drive-in. Fantastic burgers and onion rings. Sit outside or take-home.
46 locals recommend
Frisko Freeze
1201 Division Ave
46 locals recommend
Legendary drive-in. Fantastic burgers and onion rings. Sit outside or take-home.

Everything Else

So, there are places to eat at Freighthouse Square, but I picked it because there are so many neat shops in there! It's a fun place to just go and people watch.
28 locals recommend
Freighthouse Square
2501 E D St
28 locals recommend
So, there are places to eat at Freighthouse Square, but I picked it because there are so many neat shops in there! It's a fun place to just go and people watch.
Shopping, bars, restaurants, and a nice walk!
11 locals recommend
6th Avenue
6th Avenue
11 locals recommend
Shopping, bars, restaurants, and a nice walk!

Parks & Nature

Stunning park with a huge arboretum and a beautiful turn of the century greenhouse to explore.
84 locals recommend
Wright Park
501 S I St
84 locals recommend
Stunning park with a huge arboretum and a beautiful turn of the century greenhouse to explore.
Awesome zoo and aquarium, but also hiking, beach front, kayak rentals in the summer, views of Vashon Island, and Five Mile Drive. Absolutely stunning.
338 locals recommend
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
5400 N Pearl St
338 locals recommend
Awesome zoo and aquarium, but also hiking, beach front, kayak rentals in the summer, views of Vashon Island, and Five Mile Drive. Absolutely stunning.

Sightseeing

Beautiful beach down at Titlow, as well as some restaurants and a hiking trail that leads to a stunning view of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge.
33 locals recommend
Titlow Park
8425 6th Ave
33 locals recommend
Beautiful beach down at Titlow, as well as some restaurants and a hiking trail that leads to a stunning view of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge.

Arts & Culture

A great spot to go to see some Dale Chihuly glass!
167 locals recommend
Tacoma Art Museum
1701 Pacific Ave
167 locals recommend
A great spot to go to see some Dale Chihuly glass!
Several exhibits on what makes this state truly unique.
87 locals recommend
Washington State History Museum
1911 Pacific Ave
87 locals recommend
Several exhibits on what makes this state truly unique.

Shopping

Who doesn't love a mall. Normal fare like JC Penney's, Sears, Macy's, Nordstrom, Forever21, H&M, etc.
82 locals recommend
Tacoma Mall
4502 S Steele St
82 locals recommend
Who doesn't love a mall. Normal fare like JC Penney's, Sears, Macy's, Nordstrom, Forever21, H&M, etc.

Essentials

Nice local market, Proctor location.
96 locals recommend
Metropolitan Market Tacoma
2420 N Proctor St
96 locals recommend
Nice local market, Proctor location.