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15 Best Things To Do in Tacoma, Washington

Sitting on the splendid Puget Sound, Tacoma is the most populated city in Washington, followed closely by Spokane. The city is rich in culture, scenery, and cuisine, owing to the number of restaurants and outdoor activities that have sprawled across the region in the past few decades.

The Point Defiance Park is the perfect place to find it all - botanical gardens, historical sites, forests, hiking trails, and beaches to relax on. Meanwhile, the Museum Row is a history lover’s dream-come-true since it features several museums, displaying everything from classic cars to rare manuscripts found in Tacoma and its surroundings.

Travelers who are mesmerized by natural beauty might want to take a trip to the nearest Mount Rainier National Park and enjoy the scenic views of the Cascade Mountain Range.

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Tacoma Weather by Month


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Places to Stay in Tacoma


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Best Things to do in Tacoma, WA


These are the best things to do in the greater Tacoma area listed by outdoor activities, arts and museums, restaurants and nightlife.


Outdoor Activities in Tacoma


Point Defiance Park
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Point Defiance Park

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Canopy Tours Northwest
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Canopy Tours Northwest

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Seattle Ballooning
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Seattle Ballooning

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Museums in Tacoma


Venardos Circus
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Venardos Circus

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Seattle Guitar Teacher
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Seattle Guitar Teacher

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Tacoma Glassblowing Studio
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Tacoma Glassblowing Studio

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Restaurants in Tacoma


Melon Seed Deli & Frozen Yogurt
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Melon Seed Deli & Frozen Yogurt

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Wolfe Club Coffee Roasters
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Wolfe Club Coffee Roasters

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Manifesto Coffee
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Manifesto Coffee

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Nightlife in Tacoma


Thirsty Hound Drinkery
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Thirsty Hound Drinkery

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Seattle Guitar Teacher
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Seattle Guitar Teacher

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Erawan Sports Bar & Grill Thai Cuisine
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Erawan Sports Bar & Grill Thai Cuisine

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Century Car Service
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Century Car Service

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Canopy Tours Northwest

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Airman Transportation Systems
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Airman Transportation Systems

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