Location: Tacoma
Top Things to do in Tacoma
Things to do in Tacoma, Washington (WA): The Best Outdoor Activities
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.
Restaurants in Tacoma
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. 5 Mile Drive & Trails
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 246 reviews
Reviewed By OlyGirlJan - Tacoma, United States
Great place to visit and have a full days adventure, must sees are Owens Beach, Point Defiance Zoo, also must do the 5 Mile drive and make it a day and have lunch at Anthony's on the waterfront with great food and spectacular views of Puget Sound and don't forget to go down the slides across from Anthony's its a great place for the kids to release some energy.
3. Deep Forest Challenge
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
4. Adventure Angling
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
South Puget Sound's premiere coastal cutthroat guide service. Captain David will take you to locations few know about and even less get to see. Anglers of all experience levels are welcome and gear is available upon request. Come see the best of Puget Sound's cutthroat fishing.
5. Party Cycle NW
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 19 reviews
6. I Love Kickboxing
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 85 reviews
Reviewed By juahnn
I really enjoy I love kickboxing the instructors are so motivating and helpful I have only been going a few weeks now and I am hooked.
7. Mount Rainier National Park
8. Dock Street Marina
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
Get up close and personal as you explore the Foss Waterway. Rent a Kayak from Dock Street Marina and you'll be on your way.
9. 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!
10. Jozee Rooz Indoor Petting Zoo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By doug2110 - Kenosha, United States
Took 3 grandchildren and 4 adults 70 dollars. It first I thought it was a rip off. In the end it was a fun filled 2 hours full of memories. My grand kids are 2-3-4. Years they got to pet 3 different snakes- an Armadillo. The also petted a baby cow, sheep goats kangaroos, lama’s pigs lizards and a fox. Saw some parrot’s. It was in an old strip mall a little hard to find. We are still looking at the pictures and laughing. More memories than seeing frozen 2. Just saying
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