Discover all that Tacoma has to offer. Known as the City of Destiny,
Tacoma sits on
Commencement Bay in the southern portion of Puget Sound. Just minutes from
Seattle, Tacoma is the birthplace of internationally-acclaimed glass artist
Dale Chihuly. His work is spotted throughout the city, especially the Chihuly
Bridge of Glass at the Museum of Glass, a 500-foot-long pedestrian overpass
linking the Museum of Glass to
Downtown Tacoma. You
can create your own work of blown glass at the Tacoma Glassblowing Studio.
In addition to its creative culture, Tacoma offers residents
and visitors access to world-renowned museums, unique venues, and outdoor
recreation. Explore the rotating exhibits at LeMay-America’s Car Museum, Tacoma
Art Museum, and Washington State History Museum. Grab a drink at Bob’s Java
Jive or Dorky’s Bar Arcade before you head to a performance at Rialto Theater
or the Tacoma Dome. Peruse the shops at Tacoma Mall and B & I Shopping
Center. Take a hike, visit the zoo, and rent kayaks in Point Defiance Park.
Access to major highways, Tacoma Link light rail, and
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport make commuting and traveling from Tacoma a
breeze.