Free & Cheap Things to Do in Tacoma, WA

  • The list below includes 236 free or cheap things to do in or near Tacoma, Washington, including 90 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Bowling, Movie Theaters and Art Museum.
  • From Point Defiance Park to Wright Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Tacoma and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Puyallup, Lacey, Bremerton and Federal Way.
  • The list below includes 236 free or cheap things to do in or near Tacoma, Washington, including 90 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Bowling, Movie Theaters and Art Museum.
  • From Point Defiance Park to Wright Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Tacoma and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Puyallup, Lacey, Bremerton and Federal Way.
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45.2 Miles
43% 35 votes
Go Karts 4329 Chennault Beach Road, Mukilteo, WA 98275 MoreLess Info
Visitors can try their hand at go-kart racing with Traxx Indoor Raceway. The cars can go up to 30 mph, and the facility provides a helmet and race suit. It also has a banquet room for birthday parties and other events.
45.3 Miles
This 51,000 square foot private collection houses rare World War II Aircraft and exhibits. The self-guided tour takes about 1 to 2 hours to complete, and the knowledgeable docents and volunteers on sight are always there to assist.
45.3 Miles
96% 67 votes
Aviation Museums 10719 Bernie Webber Drive, Mukilteo, WA 98274 MoreLess Info
The museum showcases aviation from 1927 through 1957 with fully restored aircraft from those eras. You can watch mechanics as they work on restoring more aircraft for the museum and walk right up to exhibits and touch them. Each aircraft has a back story that the museum will happily share.
45.3 Miles
50% 2 votes
Hiking Trails Mukilteo, WA 98275 MoreLess Info
Suitable for hiking, Big Gulch Trail provides a surface that is mostly gravel and dirt and takes visitors through forested and wilderness areas. The trail provides access to the 92nd Street Park that has a playground, picnic tables and benches.
45.3 Miles
- 1 votes
Bowling 1501 S Gold Street, Centralia, WA 98531 MoreLess Info
A small-scale venue makes any bowling adventure fun and at home at Fairway Lanes in Centralia, Washington. Hit the lanes with the family or throw a party to enjoy all this bowling alley has to offer.
45.6 Miles
100% 4 votes
Parks 11405 Silver Lake Road, Everett, WA 98208 MoreLess Info
A 35-acre lakeside park, Thornton A. Sullivan Park offers swimming, fishing, boating in non-motorized boats, disc golf, a playground and wooded trails. They have BBQ pits, table tennis, on-duty lifeguards, restrooms and showers.
45.7 Miles
82% 11 votes
Parks 12921 150th S SE, Snohomish, WA 98290 MoreLess Info
Rather than a simple urban recreational facility, Lord Hill Regional Park is actually an upland nature preserve. There are six miles of designated trails which allow for hiking, biking, and horseback riding.
46.1 Miles
91% 55 votes
Farms & Ranches 13817 Short School Rd, Snohomish, WA 98290 MoreLess Info
This working pumpkin farm has seasonal and year round activities, including a gift shop, Harvest Market, corn maze, 20-acres of pumkin fields, 3-D Pumpkin Barn Adventure, face painting, hayrides, Espresso Shop, Craven Farm Cook Shack, and Pumpkin Slinger.
46.2 Miles
99% 1100 votes
Mountains WA MoreLess Info
One of the highest mountains in the United States, Mount Rainier provides an outdoor experience for the entire family. Hiking is available, ranging from small climbs to more challenging, with a park facilitated by staff.
46.4 Miles
73% 15 votes
Bowling 9630 Evergreen Way, Everett, WA 98204 MoreLess Info
A 16-lane facility, Glacier Bowling Lanes provides open and league bowling with automated scoring, synthetic lanes and a pro shop. The center offers arcade games, a children's playroom, sports television, a restaurant and a full bar.
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