Tacoma Travel Guide

Tacoma, Washington is a vibrant city with fantastic museums, zoos, and beaches. The city is ideal for a family getaway, boasting plenty of outdoor activities, great shopping, and delicious restaurants. Tacoma is also easily accessible to Seattle, meaning a day trip to the Emerald City is a must.

Things to Do in Tacoma

Visitors can learn more about Tacoma’s past at the Waterway Seaport. The museum delves into the city’s marine heritage and is a fantastic way to spend the afternoon with children. For history buffs, check out Washington State History Museum, or for something a little more unique, make your way to LeMay America’s Car Museum and step back in time on four wheels.

Elsewhere, the Tacoma Art Museum is devoted to Northwestern art and is home to over 4,500 pieces only display. Not surprisingly, the museum includes the most extensive collection of Northwestern jewelry also.

If you're looking to get into the great outdoors, head to the Tacoma Nature Center where there are trails to explore, complete with wildlife like racoons, deer, ducks, and Canada geese. For really close encounters with animals, Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium is the place to be.

Best Time to Visit Tacoma

The most popular time to visit Tacoma for good weather is from July to August.