Food Scene
The seafood here is delicious and you can purchase the seasonings and salad dressings to take home. It's hard to live without Johnny's Seasoning.
6 locals recommend
Johnny's Dock Restaurant & Marina
1900 E D StThe seafood here is delicious and you can purchase the seasonings and salad dressings to take home. It's hard to live without Johnny's Seasoning.
Incredible sushi. Definitely worth a visit. And try the pan-fried oysters if they are available.
8 locals recommend
Fujiya Japanese Restaurant
1130 Court CIncredible sushi. Definitely worth a visit. And try the pan-fried oysters if they are available.
There are several great food places at Freighthouse Square, from coffee to Mexican food. Definitely try the Garlic Chicken at Wendy's. There are also several quaint shops and an art museum.
28 locals recommend
Freighthouse Square
2501 E D StThere are several great food places at Freighthouse Square, from coffee to Mexican food. Definitely try the Garlic Chicken at Wendy's. There are also several quaint shops and an art museum.
Drinks & Nightlife
If you like pool, this is a great place to hang out. The food is fabulous.
35 locals recommend
The Swiss Restaurant & Pub
1904 Jefferson AveIf you like pool, this is a great place to hang out. The food is fabulous.
The casino is two blocks away. No drinking and driving necessary, although you might want to make sure you can still walk.
48 locals recommend
Emerald Queen Casino I-5 in Tacoma
2920 E R StThe casino is two blocks away. No drinking and driving necessary, although you might want to make sure you can still walk.
Arts & Culture
Make sure you walk across the Bridge of Glass on your way - it's incredible how many things can be made from blowing glass.
268 locals recommend
Museum of Glass
1801 Dock StMake sure you walk across the Bridge of Glass on your way - it's incredible how many things can be made from blowing glass.
Walk up the hill and cross the freeway - you're there! Check out LeMay's five zillion cars.
157 locals recommend
LeMay - America’s Car Museum
2702 E D StWalk up the hill and cross the freeway - you're there! Check out LeMay's five zillion cars.
Tacoma Art Museum
1701 Pacific AveFabulous new museum with changing exhibits.
Sightseeing
If you like to walk, this five mile stretch along the waterfront is an excellent choice.
52 locals recommend
Ruston Way
Ruston WayIf you like to walk, this five mile stretch along the waterfront is an excellent choice.
Shopping
Antique Row in Tacoma is a great way to spend a lazy afternoon. Can you find the hidden bookstore with the steps to a railed second level?
G's Antique Mall
9210 S Tacoma WayAntique Row in Tacoma is a great way to spend a lazy afternoon. Can you find the hidden bookstore with the steps to a railed second level?
Getting Around
You can catch buses, trains, and the light rail here. It's within walking distance of the house.
39 locals recommend
Tacoma Dome Station
You can catch buses, trains, and the light rail here. It's within walking distance of the house.
Entertainment & Activities
The zoo here is the perfect size - as soon as you're getting tired of walking, you're done! The park outside of the zoo is great in the fall; definitely check out the dahlia gardens.
338 locals recommend
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
5400 N Pearl StThe zoo here is the perfect size - as soon as you're getting tired of walking, you're done! The park outside of the zoo is great in the fall; definitely check out the dahlia gardens.