Location: Tacoma
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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.
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1. Point Defiance Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,228 reviews
Scenic park offering more than 700 acres of woodland trails, gardens and waterfront views, along with a zoo and aquarium.
Reviewed By Ldcvsi - Tacoma, United States
I live within a mile of Pt. Defiance Park and it is one of the best urban parks you will find in the United States. Central Park in New York City is amazing for the surrounding museums, but you will never see more beautiful views of the water front, islands, and mountains than you will see from Pt. Defiance Park on a clear day. And did I mention I the world class zoo, the amazing fuchsia gardens, the miles of hiking trails through the forest, beaches to hang out on, sea lions and harbor seals hanging out in the kelp beds? And, if so inclined, you can take a ferry boat ride over to Vashon Island and back, right from the edge of Pt. Defiance Park. And the new addition to the park, the Dunes, is a beautiful walk along the waterfront that is ADA accessible, and has to die for views. There is something for everyone in this park. Drive the five mile drive if you don’t have much time (but please drive slowly as there is lots to see, and there are bikers and pedestrians); but make sure to stop at all the view points for a view of Vashon Island and the Cascade Mountain Range at one view point, the Olympic Mountain Range at another view point, and a great view of the Narrows Bridges at the other.
2. Destiny Harbor Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 16 reviews
Hello, I'm Captain Tom, Destiny Harbor Tours was created so that nearly everyone could have access to the wonders of Puget Sound easily and at a very reasonable price! In Tacoma we are located on Thea Foss Waterway, Downtown Tacoma at Dock Street Marina on the water side of the Museum of Glass. Summer season we offer multiple daily guided sightseeing boat tours that take you up-close and personal with all the wonders of Puget Sound. You can see: Bald Eagles, seals and sea birds, mountains, ships, tugs and lighthouses. Knowledgeable captains will tell you of the wildlife, history and ecology of all that you see. Don't miss the boat! We are open year round for group charters and by appointment for 4 or more people at regular, per-person prices. Don't Miss the Boat!
3. Enigma Escapes WA
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 22 reviews
An immersive environment where a team of players come together to complete a mission. These missions are not easy! You will have to work together, discover hidden clues and solve all the puzzles within sixty (60) minutes. Our adventures are family-friendly and a great time for friends, couples, co-workers, and any other group of humans to experience.
Reviewed By Knoxmeade74
Loved uncovering additional rooms and the variety of puzzles. For example, one puzzle involved identifying scents.
4. Fort Nisqually Living History Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 120 reviews
Fort Nisqually Living History Museum is a restoration of the Hudson's Bay Company outpost on Puget Sound. With the help of costumed interpreters, guests experience life in Washington Territory during the 1850s. Nine buildings are open to the public, including the Granary and the Factors House, both National Historic Landmarks, and a Visitor Center with Museum Store.
Reviewed By kristenmorales
A historical escape room in a historical building! I ended up going with 5 or so friends, and there were a few other people with tickets to make a whole party. When we got there it was already dark, which gave the fort an eerie look. The escape room itself is in what used to be a residence, and was very cleverly designed (no spoilers!) Everybody worked together to find clues, and I ended up learning a lot about Fort Nisqually in the process. Just don't try to pull the paintings off the wall or mess with the curtains- someone's gotta fluff those every morning, you know.
5. Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 989 reviews
Currently closed through March 31, 2020. Treat your family to a special day at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium. Where else can you see sea lions and sharks, peacocks and penguins, wolves and walrus, all in one place? The 29-acre Zoo is large enough to offer an awesome array of animals yet small enough to let you get really close to them. Who knows? You might run into a lynx on your way to see the polar bears! Be sure to visit Kids Zone. This fanciful exhibit engages children in active learning through play. The focus is on fun, movement and learning what animals need to thrive. The breathtaking views of Puget Sound, Mount Rainier and the Olympic Mountains are free - and so is the parking. So what are you waiting for? Bring your family to see ours. Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium is open at 9:30 a.m. daily. Closing times vary. Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium is just minutes off of I-5 in beautiful Point Defiance Park in Tacoma, WA.
Reviewed By sabra557x - Santa Cruz, United States
Visited here with our 7 year old and a 15 year old grandkids.11They both enjoyed it! Fun that it is is a zoo and aquarium all in one. They don't have "everything " a stand alone zoo or aquarium would have but a very nice mix of each and enough to make you feel like you got your monies worth. Laid out nicely. There is a couple of play areas for the little ones. Didn't take many pictures except of the kids and these solo shots of the musk ox. Nice views on the drive there as well!
6. LeMay Collections at Marymount
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 184 reviews
Reviewed By J5294YXelizabeths - Mount Vernon, United States
What a treasure! We are so fortunate to have this museum in our community!!!The staff and volunteers care so much about helping you feel part of their great work by educating you, and providing a very unique experience. The collection is one of a kind, and you need to go several times to take in all the details. The knowledge of automobile history shared during the tours is exceptional. The access to unique automotive treasures, and a better understanding of their back story is fun. Larry and Tim did a great job of taking the time to explain just the right amount of the story to engage you and keep your interest peeked. I had 2 fabulous tours, both of the cars on site, as well as the adjoining facility tour. The grounds surrounding the museum are very special too so well maintained, lush, green and magnificent. This a treasure our community is lucky to have and get to visit.
7. LeMay - America's Car Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,050 reviews
LeMay - America's Car Museum (ACM), named one of USA Today's 10 Best Museums in Seattle and KING 5's 2014 & 2015 Best Museum in Western Washington, is an international destination where families and enthusiasts gather to celebrate America's love affair with the automobile and how it shaped our society. The stunning, four-level, 165,000-sq.-ft. Tacoma, Wash., facility features 12 rotating exhibits, five annual Signature Events and serves as an educational center, hosting students of all ages.
Reviewed By suzannem263 - Canada, null
Cost is reasonable and the time slips by without even noticing. We spent 3 hours wandering around the museum. There are so many cars , all beautifully displayed in an easy to follow route through the museum. There is even one vintage car where you can sit in and have a photo taken. The picture is free, with no strings attached. Can be printed or emailed. If anyone in your group wants to sample driving, one floor had demo video simulation drives where you can drive race courses around the world. If you are interested, get the package deal when you first enter which includes a drive, as it is quite a bit more costly as an add on when you reach that floor. Younger kids might have fun playing the slot cars. This is one of the largest and nicest car museum we have been to.
8. Tower Lanes
9. Titlow Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 65 reviews
10. Keys On Main
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 33 reviews
