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Mt. Rainier Full-Day Tour

Mt. Rainier Full-Day Tour

Activity duration is 12 hours
9.4 out of 10 with 270 reviews
Free cancellation available
The previous price was ￥29,616 and current price is ￥26,655 per adult
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Japanese Sushi Cooking Class in Seattle (Includes 4-Course Meal)

Japanese Sushi Cooking Class in Seattle (Includes 4-Course Meal)

Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥19,274 per adult
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Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience

Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience

Activity duration is 1 hour
10.0 out of 10 with 5 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥16,424 per traveler
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What to do in Tacoma

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“Everybody remembers their first car, family driving vacations, a sports car they fell in love with as a teenager,” says Lemay's American Car Museum CEO David Madeira. “Personal experiences with cars are at the heart of the American experience, and we’re going to showcase more than a century of automotive lifestyle and history as well as the future of transportation.” ... June 2nd is the opening and I'll see all y'all there!!! It'll be the largest collection of vintage and classic cars in the world. Lemay has an awesome story...literally from trash to riches. He would buy vintage and classic cars while on his garbage truck route...eventually leading to this ACM AWESOMENESS!!!

Tacoma Dome

Catch an event at Tacoma Dome during your trip to Tacoma. Amble around this family-friendly area's waterfront or experience its great live music.

Tacoma Dome
The ferris wheel at The Puyallup Fair!

Washington State Fair Events Center

Enjoy a stop at Washington State Fair Events Center, an entertaining place to visit in Puyallup. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed theater scene.

Washington State Fair Events Center
Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium showing marine life

Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

Visit a red wolf habitat, watch polar bears swim and see elephants in a simulated forest environment at this unique zoo and aquarium.

Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
Point Defiance Park showing a park

Point Defiance Park

One of the largest urban parks in the United States is a green space home to lovely gardens as well as a fun-filled zoo and aquarium.

Point Defiance Park
Giant rubber duckie for boat days

Port of Tacoma

Explore the waterfront in Tacoma with a trip to Port of Tacoma. Take in the lively festivals in this family-friendly area.

Port of Tacoma
Retains the vintage architecture...

Pacific Lutheran University

Explore the campus of Pacific Lutheran University during your stay in Tacoma. Experience the acclaimed theater scene and lively festivals in this family-friendly area.

Pacific Lutheran University
This place is way more cool than I expected. First of all, the structure is an architectural marvel; such a great space that spans 165,000 sq feet. Packed with vintage autos

LeMay Car Museum

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at LeMay Car Museum during your trip to Tacoma. Amble around this family-friendly area's waterfront or experience its acclaimed theater scene.

LeMay Car Museum
Museum of Glass featuring night scenes and modern architecture

Museum of Glass

Watch some of the world’s best glassblowers demonstrate their skills and admire 20th- and 21st-century glass artworks at this extraordinary museum.

Museum of Glass
10m men's syncro at the 2012 U.S. Olympic Diving Team Trials. The team of David Boudia and Nick McCrory are headed to London, besting the field by a whopping 180 points

Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center

Take the family on an outing to Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center during your trip to Federal Way. Wander the seaside and picturesque gardens in the area.

Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center

Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in Tacoma

Tacoma which includes a city

Downtown Tacoma

In the central business district, this thriving museum and university area boasts attractions like the Museum of Glass, Tacoma Art Museum, and Washington State History Museum. Explore historic sites such as Old City Hall Building and Union Station, while enjoying the revived retail and dining scene.

Downtown Tacoma
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South Tacoma

3.5/5(161 area reviews)

While you're in South Tacoma, take in top sights like Tacoma Mall and jump on the metro at South 25th Street Station to see more of the city.

South Tacoma
A blast from the past and fixture in Tacoma.

North End

5/5(25 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in North End, 6th Ave and Job Carr Cabin Museum are top sights worth seeing.

North End
Spring is in the air.

Ruston

Travelers like the museums in Ruston, and Point Defiance Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Ruston
Tacoma which includes a city

New Tacoma

3.5/5(587 area reviews)

If you're spending time in New Tacoma, check out sights like Pantages Theater or Tacoma Union Station Rotunda and hop on the metro to see more the city at Theater District Station or Commerce Street Station.

New Tacoma
Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium which includes marine life

West End

4.5/5(9 area reviews)

While visiting West End, you might make a stop by sights like Tacoma Narrows Bridge and Cinemark Century Point Ruston.

West End

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Auburn

Auburn

Photo by Tim Piland

Des Moines

Federal Way

Federal Way

Kent

Kent

Puyallup

Puyallup

Gig Harbor featuring forests, a coastal town and a marina

Gig Harbor

Lakewood

Lakewood

Photo by Veronika Patrashko

Sumner

Frequently asked questions

Is Tacoma worth visiting?
One of the most common things to do in Tacoma is explore Dash Point State Park. Check this major sight off your to-do list, then experience more of this area's nature and culture.
How do I spend a day in Tacoma?
Once you've checked off major attractions like Sunrise Beach and Washington State History Museum, spend some time exploring Tacoma's retail and dining scene.
What is the top tourist attraction in Tacoma?
Dash Point State Park is one of the top tourist attractions in Tacoma and deserves a place on every sightseeing itinerary of the area.
Is three days enough to stay in Tacoma?
You can easily tour top sights like Dash Point State Park, Washington State History Museum and Owen Beach with a three-day break in Tacoma. On average, most travelers book two days here. There's plenty to see and do nearby too, so stay a bit longer and check out Seattle.
Is Tacoma a walkable city?
Some top attractions in Tacoma, such as Washington State History Museum and Tacoma Dome, are within walking distance. You can also experience several of the city's popular neighborhoods on foot. Only 0.64 kilometers from central Tacoma is New Tacoma and Downtown Tacoma is 0.48 kilometers away.
What are some activities to do in Tacoma with kids?
Deciding what to do in Tacoma with kids has never been so easy. Whether you're getting away with teenagers or toddlers, there are many family-friendly tours and attractions to keep them entertained here.

What to do in Tacoma for adults?
Tacoma Dome and LeMay Museum at Marymount are just a few of the things to do in Tacoma. With loads of activities available, there's something here for everyone to experience.
Are there free things to do in Tacoma?
One of the simplest ways to discover free things to do in Tacoma is to chat to a local tour guide. You'll get insider tips on vibrant neighborhoods, parks and other hotspots you can experience without reaching for your wallet. Owen Beach is one sight that doesn't have an admission fee.