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Sitting at the foot of Mount Rainier, from whose former name the city takes its name, Tacoma is the perfect base point for exploring Mount Rainier National Park and the spectacular landscape surrounding. The Rocky Mountain surrounds make a great playground for skiers, hikers and outdoor adventurers, while the city itself provides ample entertainment for those in search of museums, arts and culture. Take a romantic stroll across the 500 foot glass footbridge leading to the iconic Museum of Glass.
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“**ONLY** problem was the beds; all else was excellent”

Crossland - Tacoma / Hosmer

4 of 5 stars
theMightyKz
Salem, Or
Nov 18, 2009

The room was clean and pleasant, the staff was very friendly and accommodating, plenty of extras in towels, blankets and etc; well located close to I-5; parking quite secure; little kitchenette very...more

“Great, manageble sized zoo.”

Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

5 of 5 stars
TacomaWATraveler
Tacoma, WA
Nov 16, 2009

This is a small zoo compared to a big-city zoo, or a large zoo, considering it is in Tacoma. A recently greatly expanded childrens area with various things to climb, jump and slide on is sure to tire...more

“Watch out for their hidden incidental charges”

Best Western Tacoma Dome

4 of 5 stars
MonroeFamilyTraveler
Monroe
Nov 15, 2009

The only complaint I have with the hotel is they charged me a $70 'incidental fee' without telling me at the time of check in nor did they indicate this charge on my bill at check out. I was using my...more

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