Drinks & Nightlife
Stiff drinks, no frills and fun atmosphere. $5 pizzas on Sunday. Bring money for the juke box.
9 locals recommend
Bumpy's
116 E Main AveStiff drinks, no frills and fun atmosphere. $5 pizzas on Sunday. Bring money for the juke box.
Great sports bar with more TVs than you'll know what to do with.
9 locals recommend
The Loose Wheel - Puyallup's Pit Stop
715 River RdGreat sports bar with more TVs than you'll know what to do with.
Twisted Kilt
109 S MeridianLocals love this spot. Popular on the weekends.
The Forum
208 South MeridianDecent drink and food menu.
Great selection of craft beer and interesting menu. Try the breasts of fire.
18 locals recommend
Powerhouse Restaurant & Brewery
454 E Main AveGreat selection of craft beer and interesting menu. Try the breasts of fire.
Hands down our favorite bar on earth. If you are venturing to Tacoma, check it it out.
44 locals recommend
Top of Tacoma Bar & Cafe
3529 McKinley AveHands down our favorite bar on earth. If you are venturing to Tacoma, check it it out.
The Matador
721 Pacific AveGreat food and drinks. Fun atmosphere.
Food Scene
Great atmosphere and interesting menu. Featured on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives.
39 locals recommend
Crockett's Public House
118 E Stewart AveGreat atmosphere and interesting menu. Featured on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives.
Anthem Coffee & Tea - Downtown Puyallup
210 W Pioneer AveLocal coffee shop near Pioneer Park.
Arista
109 West Pioneer AvenueHomemade pasta and sauces you will dream about for years to come.
Mazatlan Restaurant
106 S MeridianGreat margaritas and good food.
Starbucks
303 River RdWithin walking distance by trail.
Casa Mia Italian Restaurant
505 N MeridianLocal favorite for pizza and pasta.
Charlie's Restaurant & Lounge
113 E MainDecent food and drinks. Check for karaoke.
Higher-priced pizza but a kid-friendly spot where your rugrats can craft their own pizza and shout "pie up" to the kitchen.
15 locals recommend
Trackside Pizza
201 N MeridianHigher-priced pizza but a kid-friendly spot where your rugrats can craft their own pizza and shout "pie up" to the kitchen.
Auntee B's
213 N MeridianBreakfast joint within walking distance.
Happy Donuts
305 2nd St NETHE BEST DONUTS ON THE PLANET. Seriously.
Rose Restaurant
122 W MainSmall breakfast joint. A local favorite.
Great food. Great location (downtown Tacoma). Located along the light rail line.
39 locals recommend
Indochine Asian Dining Lounge
1924 Pacific AveGreat food. Great location (downtown Tacoma). Located along the light rail line.
Family-friendly (happy hour in restaurant). Decent pizza and burgers.
29 locals recommend
Hub Stadium District
203 Tacoma Ave SFamily-friendly (happy hour in restaurant). Decent pizza and burgers.
Shake Shake Shake
124 N Tacoma AveBest burgers in town. Don't forget to try a milkshake.
Fabulous and fresh food. We love the vegetarian noodle bowl.
32 locals recommend
Indo Asian Street Eatery
110 N Tacoma AveFabulous and fresh food. We love the vegetarian noodle bowl.
HG Bistro
1618 E Main AveGreat happy hour. Decent wine selection.
Mama Stortini's Restaurant & Bar
3207 E Main AveGreat pasta. Family-friendly joint.
Arts & Culture
Washington State Fair
110 9th Ave SWThere's always something happening at the fairgrounds.
Small but fantastic zoo. Approx 30 minutes from the studio. Perfect if you have small children. We like it b/c we can see everything in two hours. Located near Owen Beach and Point Defiance.
338 locals recommend
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
5400 N Pearl StSmall but fantastic zoo. Approx 30 minutes from the studio. Perfect if you have small children. We like it b/c we can see everything in two hours. Located near Owen Beach and Point Defiance.
Essentials
Everything you need in a grocery story. Less than a mile on foot or a few minutes by car.
19 locals recommend
Fred Meyer
1100 N MeridianEverything you need in a grocery story. Less than a mile on foot or a few minutes by car.
The best farmer's market in the South Sound. April and runs through mid October. Saturdays from 9 am until 2 pm.
23 locals recommend
Puyallup Farmers' Market
330 S MeridianThe best farmer's market in the South Sound. April and runs through mid October. Saturdays from 9 am until 2 pm.
Shopping
Ashley's Room Consignment
206 S MeridianSecondhand shoppers delight in this local boutique.
3rd Street Antiques
201 3rd St SEOne of the best antique shops in town.
Sightseeing
Beatiful location. You can watch glass blowers at work. Don't miss the bridge with Dale Chihuly's work.
268 locals recommend
Museum of Glass
1801 Dock StBeatiful location. You can watch glass blowers at work. Don't miss the bridge with Dale Chihuly's work.
Run, walk or ride along the waterfront of Tacoma. Throw rocks on the beach or stop into a restaurant for lunch/dinner.
52 locals recommend
Ruston Way
Ruston WayRun, walk or ride along the waterfront of Tacoma. Throw rocks on the beach or stop into a restaurant for lunch/dinner.
Entertainment & Activities
Fun way to spend an few hours (especially on a rainy day)
54 locals recommend
Children's Museum of Tacoma
1501 Pacific AveFun way to spend an few hours (especially on a rainy day)