- Our list of the best things to do in Tacoma, Washington, features the top 293 nearby activities — including 110 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Tacoma, WA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Food & Drink, and Amusement.
- The results below include the top 28 things to do within the city of Tacoma, WA , followed by 266 popular activities in nearby cities, including Puyallup, Gig Harbor, Kent, Lacey, Renton, Bremerton, Federal Way, Port Orchard, Lakewood, Auburn, Seattle, Olympia, Spanaway, Bainbridge Island, Issaquah, Bellevue, Burien, University Place and Seatac
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Paddle through the waters around Jack Hyde Park atop stable stand-up boards that are easy to use even for first-time riders
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Home to minor league baseball's Tacoma Raniers, Cheney Stadium originally opened in 1960. Since undergoing a major renovation after the 2010 season, the park now features luxury suites, expanded concessions, and unmatched sightlines.
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Most of Wright Park is focused on a 27-acre arboretum with its collection of over 616 trees. The park also has a large playground, picnic sites, lawn bowling court, and spray grounds that are turned on during the summer.
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Dorkys is an all-ages bar that has fully working arcade games from retro to modern. Most of the games still need quarters to operate. The bar serves food and drinks.
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Tacoma Art Museum (TAM) connects people through art. TAM highlights art and artists from the Northwest and broader western region. TAM welcomes you to come explore the galleries and relax in our serene light-filled architecture—your perfect destination for shopping, art-making, dining, and inspiration.
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A local venue to several live performances, Pantages Theatre in Tacoma, Washington is a restored historic landmark. Available for tour or open for shows, Pantages offers a variety in seating for symphonies and ballets, as well as a history to share.
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Situated within Wright Park, the W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory offers exotic tropical plants as well as seasonal floral displays. The site is most known for its historic glass conservatory with a distinctive 12-sided central dome.
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The Union Station acts as a historical relic in Tacoma, Washington. Much of the building is preserved. emphasizing the historical beauty with the glass works of Dale Chihuly filling the lobby and mezzanine.
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1501 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98402
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Play and interaction is so important at Children's Museum of Tacoma that they have a 'Pay as you will' admission policy. Exhibits include building opportunities, puzzles, and creativity areas to stretch children's minds.
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Originally opened in 1923, The Blue Mouse Theatre is a single-screen movie theater with seating for 221. The theater features second-run movies and offers theater rentals, event hosting and a snack bar with food and drinks.
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Edgeworks Climbing is a climbing school and gym that offers a variety of programs and amenities. The gym has extensive climbing facilities, and offers yoga, pilates, and other fitness classes.