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Tacoma Glassblowing Studio
Ollie #1 of 20 attractions in Tacoma
5 of 5 stars 23 reviews
Owner description: TGS offers visitors a close up view of how hand blown glass is made and gives guests the opportunity to try it for themselves. The Glassblowing...... more » Owner description: TGS offers visitors a close up view of how hand blown glass is made and gives guests the opportunity to try it for themselves. The Glassblowing Experience is a one-on-one session with a skilled glassblower where people of all ages and walks in life can create blown glass for themselves. This facility also offers classes, group events, corporate gifts and their glass gallery features very talented local glass « less
Attraction type  Educational Sites
Distance  1.0 miles from city center
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Point Defiance Park
Ollie #2 of 20 attractions in Tacoma
4.5 of 5 stars 73 reviews
Scenic park offering more than 700 acres of woodland trails, gardens and waterfront views, along with a zoo and aquarium.
Attraction type  Zoos; Aquariums; State Parks; Parks
Distance  4.9 miles from city center
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Fort Nisqually Living History Museum
Ollie #3 of 20 attractions in Tacoma
5 of 5 stars 10 reviews

Summertime is the right time for grown-up fun at Fort Nisqually Friday at the Fort on Friday, July 29 from 6 to 9 pm   Adults 21 and over are invited to come have a great time... more »

Attraction type  History Museums; Historic Sites
Distance  4.7 miles from city center
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Museum of Glass
Ollie #4 of 20 attractions in Tacoma
4 of 5 stars 128 reviews
An international center for contemporary art with a sustained focus on glass.
Attraction type  Art Museums; Architectural Buildings; Specialty Museums
Distance  0.7 miles from city center
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Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
Ollie #5 of 20 attractions in Tacoma
4 of 5 stars 98 reviews
Owner description: From Aardvarks Argus to Laughing Kookaburra to Pygmy Marmosets, this park features hundreds of animals in real life habitats such as Arctic Tundra,...... more » Owner description: From Aardvarks Argus to Laughing Kookaburra to Pygmy Marmosets, this park features hundreds of animals in real life habitats such as Arctic Tundra, Rocky Shores and The Farm. « less
Attraction type  Zoos; Aquariums
Distance  4.9 miles from city center
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Union Station
Ollie #6 of 20 attractions in Tacoma
5 of 5 stars 11 reviews
This grand relic from the golden age of rail travel was re-opened to visitors in the early 1990s.
Attraction type  Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Distance  0.6 miles from city center
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Pantages Theater
Ollie #7 of 20 attractions in Tacoma
4.5 of 5 stars 10 reviews
Attraction type  Theaters
Distance  0.1 miles from city center
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Washington State History Museum
Ollie #8 of 20 attractions in Tacoma
4.5 of 5 stars 21 reviews
History museum full of informative displays and artifacts on the history of Washington state.
Attraction type  History Museums; Museums; Parks
Distance  0.7 miles from city center
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Greater Tacoma Convention & Trade Center
Ollie #9 of 20 attractions in Tacoma
5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Convention Centers
Distance  0.5 miles from city center
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Tacoma Art Museum
Ollie #10 of 20 attractions in Tacoma
4 of 5 stars 18 reviews
Owner description: Founded in 1935, Tacoma Art Museum's mission is connecting people through art. Our hours are 10 am to 5 pm, Wednesday through Friday. The museum is...... more » Owner description: Founded in 1935, Tacoma Art Museum's mission is connecting people through art. Our hours are 10 am to 5 pm, Wednesday through Friday. The museum is free all day and offers extended hours of 10 am to 8 pm on the third Thursday of every month. « less
Attraction type  Art Museums; Museums
Distance  0.6 miles from city center
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LeMay Museum at Marymount
Ollie #11 of 20 attractions in Tacoma
4.5 of 5 stars 8 reviews

Home to a collection of over 1,000 cars collected by the late business man Harold LeMay. Three hundred vehicles are currently on display, covering a century of automobiles and... more »

Attraction type  Specialty Museums
Distance  9.4 miles from city center
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W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory
Ollie #12 of 20 attractions in Tacoma
4.5 of 5 stars 10 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites; Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Distance  0.4 miles from city center
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Johnston Ridge Visitor Center
Ollie #13 of 20 attractions in Tacoma
4.5 of 5 stars 4 reviews
Owner description: Named for the geologist killed in the blast, this tourist center offers informational displays on the history of the volcano as well as a spectacular...... more » Owner description: Named for the geologist killed in the blast, this tourist center offers informational displays on the history of the volcano as well as a spectacular view of the crater. « less
Attraction type  Tourist/ Visitor Centers
Distance  68.5 miles from city center
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Karpeles Manuscript Museum
Ollie #14 of 20 attractions in Tacoma
5 of 5 stars 1 review
The Karpeles museum in Tacoma is one of several branches nationwide that feature extremely rare and important historical documents.
Attraction type  Specialty Museums
Distance  0.4 miles from city center
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Broadway Center for the Performing Arts
Ollie #15 of 20 attractions in Tacoma
4 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Attraction type  Theaters
Distance  0.0 miles from city center
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Tacoma Dome
Ollie #16 of 20 attractions in Tacoma
3 of 5 stars 21 reviews
Concerts, sporting events and other activities are held at the Tacoma Dome.
Attraction type  Arenas/ Stadiums/ Fields; Civic Centers
Distance  1.4 miles from city center
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Club Biella - Sublime Salon - Joe's Barber Shop
Ollie #17 of 20 attractions in Tacoma
3.5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Owner description: Tranquility from the moment you enter Club Biella, every visit is extraordinary. A sense of tranquility embraces you with our restorative effects of...... more » Owner description: Tranquility from the moment you enter Club Biella, every visit is extraordinary. A sense of tranquility embraces you with our restorative effects of total luxury, enhanced by soothing sounds of water and fragrant aromas. For men and women, Club Biella dedicates 10,000 square feet to the well being of mind, body and soul.Luxury. This extraordinary club is a metropolitan refuge, offering the ultimate in luxuries, from personalized spa treatments to the unique experiences in our Sublime Salon or Joe's Barber Shop. The luxury spa provides relaxation, rejuvenation; a personal journey through customized and exhilarating body massages and skin treatments. Appropriately named for a village and region nestled at the foot of the Alps in Northern Italy, Club Biella immediately evokes the feeling of an Italian Villa. As guests enter the main spa lobby they are welcomed by a casual lounge area, seemingly set in the outside of a classic European village. The design theme is a combination of an old-world feel with elegant architectural touches of Italy. Glass elements compliment Tacoma’s hometown connection to world-renowned glass artist, Dale Chihuly. Warm tones and chocolate brown are used throughout, combining with hints of brushed chrome and steel blue to retain a contemporary feel. Grand entry doors, custom made with knotty alder and custom cabinetry is featured throughout. The senses are immediately aroused with the sounds of water as you begin your experience through the entry lined with two gleaming water walls covered in chipped glass mosaics. An impressive ellipse-shaped balcony with iron belly picket rails frame a series of hand-forged, glass pendent lights and a stamped concrete lounge area. Streetlights, backlit “windows,” striped awnings, arches and an ornate iron gate complete the design, in keeping with the European village look.Escape. Whether you desire a social place, cleansing, stress relief, escape or pampering, Club Biella can be that for you. Club Biella is an extraordinary place to gather, reflect, feel refreshed or come alive; through a complete range of indulgent signature treatments, extravagant spa packages and unique salon services. Arrive early and put on a cozy robe and slippers or dip your feet into a mineral foot soak, then settle into a soothing atmosphere in the Club Biella Sanctuary. « less
Attraction type  Spas
Distance  0.5 miles from city center
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Emerald Queen Casino
Ollie #18 of 20 attractions in Tacoma
2 of 5 stars 22 reviews
Riverboat casino, operated by the Puyallup Indian Tribe, offers Vegas-style gaming, live entertainment and professional boxing.
Attraction type  Casinos
Distance  2.6 miles from city center
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Children's Museum of Tacoma
Ollie #19 of 20 attractions in Tacoma
2.5 of 5 stars 11 reviews
Owner description: Children of all ages will love the interactive activities and structured play that make learning fun through such exhibits as "Under the Big Top: A...... more » Owner description: Children of all ages will love the interactive activities and structured play that make learning fun through such exhibits as "Under the Big Top: A Circus Adventure," "Grubby Gardeners" and the "Farmer's Market." « less
Attraction type  Children's Museums
Distance  0.1 miles from city center
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Attraction type  Wineries
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