Food Scene
Stop in to the Met to be wowed by the flowers, a fresh salad bar, variety of quality meats and cheeses, poke bar, and amazing hot food and deli selection. Be sure to grab a cup of coffee and THE COOKIE, the Met's signature item and sit in the semi-outdoor/heated seating area. It's the best grocery store you will have ever visited!
96 locals recommend
Metropolitan Market Tacoma
2420 N Proctor StStop in to the Met to be wowed by the flowers, a fresh salad bar, variety of quality meats and cheeses, poke bar, and amazing hot food and deli selection. Be sure to grab a cup of coffee and THE COOKIE, the Met's signature item and sit in the semi-outdoor/heated seating area. It's the best grocery store you will have ever visited!
This is Tacoma's favorite bakery. It has something for everyone with vegan and gluten free option as well. It's a great place to come with a book or a friend or partner for a day time date or relaxing treat.
47 locals recommend
Corina Bakery
602 Fawcett AveThis is Tacoma's favorite bakery. It has something for everyone with vegan and gluten free option as well. It's a great place to come with a book or a friend or partner for a day time date or relaxing treat.
Best Ice Cream around and a cute little shop with two locations! One right on 6th Avenue and one at Point Ruston.
59 locals recommend
Ice Cream Social
2914 6th AveBest Ice Cream around and a cute little shop with two locations! One right on 6th Avenue and one at Point Ruston.
WildFin has an awesome location right on the water at Point Ruston. The service and the food are great! Great for a special night out.
36 locals recommend
WildFin American Grill - Tacoma
5115 Grand LoopWildFin has an awesome location right on the water at Point Ruston. The service and the food are great! Great for a special night out.
Sightseeing
Point Ruston is Tacoma's newest attraction. It is beautiful with the most jaw dropping view of Mt Rainier rising out of the Puget Sound on clear days. There are restaurants, a Movie Theatre, a beautiful walking path that connects to the Tacoma Waterfront, and a splash pad and playground for the kids. Don't come to Tacoma and miss this gorgeous place!
109 locals recommend
Point Ruston
5020 Main StPoint Ruston is Tacoma's newest attraction. It is beautiful with the most jaw dropping view of Mt Rainier rising out of the Puget Sound on clear days. There are restaurants, a Movie Theatre, a beautiful walking path that connects to the Tacoma Waterfront, and a splash pad and playground for the kids. Don't come to Tacoma and miss this gorgeous place!
Parks & Nature
Point Defiance boasts a beautiful 5 mile drive, beach access, a large flower garden and plentiful hiking trails.
33 locals recommend
Point Defiance Park
Point Defiance ParkPoint Defiance boasts a beautiful 5 mile drive, beach access, a large flower garden and plentiful hiking trails.
Arts & Culture
Washington State History Museum
1911 Pacific AveYou may even catch live glass blowing in the workshop! If you are looking for a free option, there are several outdoor exhibits that are just as good as the inside exhibits, and the bonus is you can walk along the Thea Foss Waterway that has beautiful views and restaurants where you can catch a bite to eat.
268 locals recommend
Museum of Glass
1801 Dock StYou may even catch live glass blowing in the workshop! If you are looking for a free option, there are several outdoor exhibits that are just as good as the inside exhibits, and the bonus is you can walk along the Thea Foss Waterway that has beautiful views and restaurants where you can catch a bite to eat.
Shopping
This is a beautifully curated store right down the street from the Metropolitan Market.
23 locals recommend
Compass Rose Tacoma
3815 N 26th StThis is a beautifully curated store right down the street from the Metropolitan Market.
Costco Wholesale
2219 S 37th StThis is the best Farmer's Market open from 9-2 on Saturdays in the iconic Proctor District. Lot's of fresh fruits and veggies, and local food venders,
21 locals recommend
Proctor Art Gallery
2702 N Proctor StThis is the best Farmer's Market open from 9-2 on Saturdays in the iconic Proctor District. Lot's of fresh fruits and veggies, and local food venders,
Essentials
Fred Meyer
4505 S 19th StTrader Joe's
1700 E Madison StEntertainment & Activities
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
5400 N Pearl StCentury Point Ruston and XD
5057 Main StLocated on Point Ruston. Has awesome reclining seats.