Guidebook for Tacoma
Food Scene
Landmark quick-serve spot with retro style & a choice of drive-thru or walk-up ordering.
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Frisko Freeze
1201 Division AveLandmark quick-serve spot with retro style & a choice of drive-thru or walk-up ordering.
Classic old-time American burgers, fries & shakes served in a charming, retro-inspired space.
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Shake Shake Shake
124 N Tacoma AveClassic old-time American burgers, fries & shakes served in a charming, retro-inspired space.
Longtime spot for regional seafood, smoked fish & ready-to-cook items, with restaurant attached.
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Northern Fish Co
2201 Ruston WayLongtime spot for regional seafood, smoked fish & ready-to-cook items, with restaurant attached.
Cozy, family-run spot plating large portions of Vietnamese classics such as pho, noodles & curries.
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Vien Dong Restaurant
3801 S Yakima AveCozy, family-run spot plating large portions of Vietnamese classics such as pho, noodles & curries.
Bubble tea and other fares, plenty of workspace in a cafe.
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Bambu Tacoma
773 S 38th StBubble tea and other fares, plenty of workspace in a cafe.
Seattle-based coffeehouse chain known for its signature roasts, light bites and WiFi availability.
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Starbucks
1912 Pike PlSeattle-based coffeehouse chain known for its signature roasts, light bites and WiFi availability.
Drinks & Nightlife
Restaurant & nightclub with comedy, jazz & other shows, plus a menu of sushi, pizza & bar bites.
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Jazzbones
2803 6th AveRestaurant & nightclub with comedy, jazz & other shows, plus a menu of sushi, pizza & bar bites.
The Tacoma Dome is an indoor arena located in Tacoma, Washington, United States, approximately 30 miles south of Seattle.
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Tacoma Dome
2727 E D StThe Tacoma Dome is an indoor arena located in Tacoma, Washington, United States, approximately 30 miles south of Seattle.
Roomy spot offering craft beers, pub food, live music & a game room in a century-old building.
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The Swiss Restaurant & Pub
1904 Jefferson AveRoomy spot offering craft beers, pub food, live music & a game room in a century-old building.
Great dive bar with cheap drinks and free karaoke.
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Flying Boots & Wings
614 S 38th StGreat dive bar with cheap drinks and free karaoke.
Light-filled, lodge-style restaurant with a stone fireplace & bocce courts for German fare & beer.
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Rhein Haus Tacoma
649 Division AveLight-filled, lodge-style restaurant with a stone fireplace & bocce courts for German fare & beer.
Hotel-casino with table games & video slots, multiple restaurants, a nightclub & live entertainment.
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Emerald Queen Casino I-5 eTacoma
2920 E R StHotel-casino with table games & video slots, multiple restaurants, a nightclub & live entertainment.
'80s-style arcade offering video games & pinball, plus pizza & plenty of beer; 21-&-up after 9 PM.
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Dorky's Arcade
754 Pacific Ave'80s-style arcade offering video games & pinball, plus pizza & plenty of beer; 21-&-up after 9 PM.
Sightseeing
Great harbor views of Commencement Bay and plenty of new developments right on the waterfront.
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Point Ruston
5020 Main StGreat harbor views of Commencement Bay and plenty of new developments right on the waterfront.
Shopping mall featuring specialty retailers & local food vendors in a circa-1909 railroad building.
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Freighthouse Square
2501 E D StShopping mall featuring specialty retailers & local food vendors in a circa-1909 railroad building.
Parks & Nature
Washington's highest peak encompassing wildflower meadows & glaciers.
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Iparke yaseMount Rainier
Washington's highest peak encompassing wildflower meadows & glaciers.
Zoo & aquarium with nearly 300 species, including tigers, meerkats & a landmark red wolf habitat.
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Iphakamisa i-Point Defiance
5400 North Pearl StreetZoo & aquarium with nearly 300 species, including tigers, meerkats & a landmark red wolf habitat.
Arts & Culture
Exhibits feature Dale Chihuly glass works, European Impressionism, Japanese prints & American art.
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I-Tacoma Art Museum
1701 Pacific AveExhibits feature Dale Chihuly glass works, European Impressionism, Japanese prints & American art.
Shopping
Among the 150 stores and restaurants at Tacoma Mall, this indoor mall features Nordstrom, H&M, Apple, Express, Forever 21, and Build-A-Bear. Tacoma Mall serves the nearby communities of University Place, Gig Harbor, Lakewood, Puyallup, Joint Base Lewis-McChord and Tacoma. Tacoma Mall has exciting dining options from sit down places such as BJ’s Brewhouse and The Cheesecake Factory to grab and go options such as Chipotle Mexican Grill and Panera Bread. With over 150 stores ranging from women’s apparel, children’s fashion and home electronics, Tacoma Mall is the premier shopping destination in Pierce County.
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Tacoma Mall
4502 S Steele StAmong the 150 stores and restaurants at Tacoma Mall, this indoor mall features Nordstrom, H&M, Apple, Express, Forever 21, and Build-A-Bear. Tacoma Mall serves the nearby communities of University Place, Gig Harbor, Lakewood, Puyallup, Joint Base Lewis-McChord and Tacoma. Tacoma Mall has exciting dining options from sit down places such as BJ’s Brewhouse and The Cheesecake Factory to grab and go options such as Chipotle Mexican Grill and Panera Bread. With over 150 stores ranging from women’s apparel, children’s fashion and home electronics, Tacoma Mall is the premier shopping destination in Pierce County.
Meet all of your Fishing, Hunting, Boating & Outdoor needs
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Bass Pro Shops
7905 S Hosmer StMeet all of your Fishing, Hunting, Boating & Outdoor needs
From backpacking to cycling to staying in shape and more, outfit your outdoor activities with the latest gear, clothing, and footwear at REI.
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REI
3825 S Steele StFrom backpacking to cycling to staying in shape and more, outfit your outdoor activities with the latest gear, clothing, and footwear at REI.
Barnes & Noble
5711 Main St SWBecause books!
Essentials
Members-only warehouse selling a huge variety of items including bulk groceries, electronics & more but you can eat at the cafe for good, cheap eats, no membership required (just let them know you want to take a look at the liquor section and make your way down!)
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Costco Wholesale
2219 S 37th StMembers-only warehouse selling a huge variety of items including bulk groceries, electronics & more but you can eat at the cafe for good, cheap eats, no membership required (just let them know you want to take a look at the liquor section and make your way down!)
Longtime supermarket chain carrying brand-name & house-label groceries, plus a deli, bakery & more.
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Safeway
1112 S M StLongtime supermarket chain carrying brand-name & house-label groceries, plus a deli, bakery & more.
Brand new "Supersport" facility with indoor olympic size swimming pools, basketball courts, sauna and plenty of free weight and machines. You can also join a fitness class and sign up for a free 3 day pass.
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24 Hour Fitness
111 S 38th StBrand new "Supersport" facility with indoor olympic size swimming pools, basketball courts, sauna and plenty of free weight and machines. You can also join a fitness class and sign up for a free 3 day pass.
Drugstore chain with health & beauty items, plus first-aid supplies & some household products.
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Walgreens
3737 Pacific AveDrugstore chain with health & beauty items, plus first-aid supplies & some household products.