Guidebook for Tacoma
Food Scene
Cooks Tavern
3201 N 26th StMix of northwest and cajun cuisine.
Try the fishwich. Nice big piece of cod or halibut. Live music Saturday and Sunday nights. There is also a coffee shop with the restaurant.
22 locals recommend
The Spar
2121 N 30th StTry the fishwich. Nice big piece of cod or halibut. Live music Saturday and Sunday nights. There is also a coffee shop with the restaurant.
La Fondita
2620 N Proctor StNice little family run Mexican restaurant in the Proctor District.
Parks & Nature
Nice hiking trails, zoo and aquirium, rose garden, etc.
338 locals recommend
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
5400 N Pearl StNice hiking trails, zoo and aquirium, rose garden, etc.
Arts & Culture
Tacoma Art Museum
1701 Pacific AveMuseum of Glass
1801 Dock StInspired by the works of Tacoma native Dale Chihuly.
Want to see Meriweather Lewis' musket? Or was it William Clarks?
87 locals recommend
Washington State History Museum
1911 Pacific AveWant to see Meriweather Lewis' musket? Or was it William Clarks?
Are you a classic car buff? This may be the place for you.
157 locals recommend
LeMay - America’s Car Museum
2702 E D StAre you a classic car buff? This may be the place for you.
Shopping
Tacoma Mall
4502 S Steele StNordstom, Macy's, Apple, etc
Essentials
Metropolitan Market Tacoma
2420 N Proctor StUpscale market. Where the locals aristocrats go.
Safeway
2411 N Proctor StLarge chain but lower prices.
Drinks & Nightlife
An eclectic mix of humanity. Gamble at the slots or tables or just enjoy the people watching.
48 locals recommend
Emerald Queen Casino I-5 in Tacoma
2920 E R StAn eclectic mix of humanity. Gamble at the slots or tables or just enjoy the people watching.
The Matador
721 Pacific AveVery popular with the younger crowd on Friday or Saturday night.