Guidebook for Tacoma

Mary & Mark
Guidebook for Tacoma

Essentials

Fresh organic market, bakery, deli. Indoor bar/cafe. Coffee bar. Outdoor seating.
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Whole Foods Market
3515 Bridgeport Way W
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Fresh organic market, bakery, deli. Indoor bar/cafe. Coffee bar. Outdoor seating.
Rx /Pharmacy
Bartell Drugs
5500 Olympic Dr
Rx /Pharmacy
Locally owned fresh organic market. Friendly folks. We buy all our meat here.
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Harbor Greens
2620 Bridgeport Way W
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Locally owned fresh organic market. Friendly folks. We buy all our meat here.
There's always something new to try. Smaller portion packaged food.
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Trader Joe's
1700 E Madison St
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There's always something new to try. Smaller portion packaged food.
One stop shopping. Grocery store (Bulk Food), Rx, clothing, household goods, garden center.
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Fred Meyer
4505 S 19th St
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One stop shopping. Grocery store (Bulk Food), Rx, clothing, household goods, garden center.
Pharmacy, cosmetics. There is a Red Box video out front.
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Walgreens
3737 Pacific Ave
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Pharmacy, cosmetics. There is a Red Box video out front.

Arts & Culture

Great university, gracious campus.
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University of Puget Sound
1500 N Warner St
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Great university, gracious campus.
World renowned glass museum. Walk across the bridge filled with light filtered beautiful glass. Great restaurants nearby.
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Музей стекла
1801 Dock St
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World renowned glass museum. Walk across the bridge filled with light filtered beautiful glass. Great restaurants nearby.
Western American Art wing and other great art.
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Музей искусств Такомы
1701 Pacific Ave
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Western American Art wing and other great art.

Parks & Nature

Beach access close by. Can you spot the seals?
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Титлоу Парк
8425 6th Ave
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Beach access close by. Can you spot the seals?
A true treasure. An Olmstead designed park. Lovely walks around the man made lake. WW Seymour Botanical Conservatory built in 1907. Different festivals are held here throughout the Spring, Summer and Fall.
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Райт-парк
501 S I St
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A true treasure. An Olmstead designed park. Lovely walks around the man made lake. WW Seymour Botanical Conservatory built in 1907. Different festivals are held here throughout the Spring, Summer and Fall.
You can walk, bike or board andr eat your way down down the Ruston Way path. Park on either end and go as far as you want. Enjoy the views as you travel along the promenade. Highlights are Northern Fish Company (try the Salmon Candy), you can drop down to the beach at low tide. And there is a water park at the Point Ruston end, with a myriad of restaurants along the way.
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Ruston Way
Ruston Way
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You can walk, bike or board andr eat your way down down the Ruston Way path. Park on either end and go as far as you want. Enjoy the views as you travel along the promenade. Highlights are Northern Fish Company (try the Salmon Candy), you can drop down to the beach at low tide. And there is a water park at the Point Ruston end, with a myriad of restaurants along the way.
Beaufitful views, beaches and hiking trails.
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Point Defiance Park
Point Defiance Park
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Beaufitful views, beaches and hiking trails.

Shopping

Shopping
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Tacoma Mall
4502 S Steele St
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Shopping
A well curated mix of gifts, cookware, clothing, jewelry and home accessories.
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Compass Rose Tacoma
3815 N 26th St
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A well curated mix of gifts, cookware, clothing, jewelry and home accessories.
Quirky local bookstore with a great selection of new and used books, including by local authors.
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King's Books
218 St Helens Ave
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Quirky local bookstore with a great selection of new and used books, including by local authors.

Drinks & Nightlife

Close location, friendly staff. They have beer, wine and liquor. Home made meatloaf and Prime Rib dinners on Wednesdays, as well as a variety of sandwhiches and salads.
Beach Tavern
8612 6th Ave
Close location, friendly staff. They have beer, wine and liquor. Home made meatloaf and Prime Rib dinners on Wednesdays, as well as a variety of sandwhiches and salads.
Fresh brewed beer, water views, outdoor seating. Get your food from Boathouse 19 and enjoy a sip or two.
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Narrows Brewing Company
9007 S 19th St
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Fresh brewed beer, water views, outdoor seating. Get your food from Boathouse 19 and enjoy a sip or two.
Fancy hot dogs (including vegan) and more, beer/wine, great staff.
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The Red Hot
2914 6th Ave
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Fancy hot dogs (including vegan) and more, beer/wine, great staff.
Local bar set in historic North Tacoma neighborhood. Great staff! Hand tossed pizza.
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Hank's Bar and Grill
524 N K St
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Local bar set in historic North Tacoma neighborhood. Great staff! Hand tossed pizza.
Located in craftsman house In historic North Tacoma neighborhood. Beer, wine, cider and pub food and Nick!
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Parkway Tavern
313 N I St
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Located in craftsman house In historic North Tacoma neighborhood. Beer, wine, cider and pub food and Nick!
Beer, beer, and more beer and some great ciders too you can purchase bottles or get by the glass on tap. Grab foor from the Thair restaurant next door and bring it on in.
Pint Defiance Specialty Beers & Taproom
2049 Mildred St W
Beer, beer, and more beer and some great ciders too you can purchase bottles or get by the glass on tap. Grab foor from the Thair restaurant next door and bring it on in.
A variety of bands play here. Monday nights is for Rockaroke!
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Jazzbones
2803 6th Ave
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A variety of bands play here. Monday nights is for Rockaroke!
Intimate and charming bar. Delectable and inventive cocktails and great bar/dinner menu.
1022 S J St
1022 South J Street
Intimate and charming bar. Delectable and inventive cocktails and great bar/dinner menu.
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Peaks and Pints Craft Beer Store, Taproom & Eatery
3816 N 26th St
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Food Scene

Great pastries and baked goods, including gluten free. Excellent coffee.
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Corina Bakery
602 Fawcett Ave
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Great pastries and baked goods, including gluten free. Excellent coffee.
Fresh vietnamese food. It's a lunch hot spot.
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Pho King
1020 M.L.K. Jr Way
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Fresh vietnamese food. It's a lunch hot spot.
The best Thai in town. Beautifully and artfully decorated space developed from a vast collection of Thai decorative wood objects.
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Silk Thai Cafe
3401 6th Ave
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The best Thai in town. Beautifully and artfully decorated space developed from a vast collection of Thai decorative wood objects.
Great brunch spot (and lunch and dinner too). This is not a place to go if you are in a hurry. Freshly designed space and food. Dine alfresco on the deck.
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Art House Cafe
111 N Tacoma Ave
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Great brunch spot (and lunch and dinner too). This is not a place to go if you are in a hurry. Freshly designed space and food. Dine alfresco on the deck.
Wonderful hand made pasta dishes. The curry mussels are a must!
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Primo Grill
2701 6th Ave
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Wonderful hand made pasta dishes. The curry mussels are a must!
Retro surf themed burger drive-in. Fresh burgers and good fries. Outdoor seating only.
Lefty's Burger Shack
8317 27th St W
Retro surf themed burger drive-in. Fresh burgers and good fries. Outdoor seating only.
Smokey flavors eminate from an excellent selecton of grilled plates at this Argentinean steak place. Good cocktails and decent wine selection.
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Asado Restaurant
2810 6th Ave
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Smokey flavors eminate from an excellent selecton of grilled plates at this Argentinean steak place. Good cocktails and decent wine selection.
Good Indian food. The space lacks ambience so we recommend getting take-away and enjoying it outside on the deck at our house.
India Mahal
1905 Bridgeport Way W
Good Indian food. The space lacks ambience so we recommend getting take-away and enjoying it outside on the deck at our house.
Great laid back spot for breakfast. Love the huevos rancheros.
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Shakabrah Java
2618 6th Ave
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Great laid back spot for breakfast. Love the huevos rancheros.
Close to the apartment. Sit outside in the Marina and enjoy views of the bridge. The best Mac & Cheese! Hint: order with pork& BBQ sauce. Service often slow, but the food and drinks are good.
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Boathouse 19
9001 S 19th St
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Close to the apartment. Sit outside in the Marina and enjoy views of the bridge. The best Mac & Cheese! Hint: order with pork& BBQ sauce. Service often slow, but the food and drinks are good.
Romantic, upscale restaurant. Wonderful food and wine.
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Brix 25
3315 Harborview Dr
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Romantic, upscale restaurant. Wonderful food and wine.
Waterfront restaurant. Drive, hike or boat across to this great place. Good service. The fish and chips and fish tacos are recommended.
Tides Tavern & Restaurant
21 Spinnaker Boulevard
Waterfront restaurant. Drive, hike or boat across to this great place. Good service. The fish and chips and fish tacos are recommended.
Very good for a date or a group of friend. Fresh, locally sourced comfort food.
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The Table
2715 6th Ave
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Very good for a date or a group of friend. Fresh, locally sourced comfort food.
Fresh innovative Asian Tapas "street food". Wonderful hearty soups and bahn mi sandwhiches. Restaurant has great ambiance.
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Indo Asian Street Eatery
110 N Tacoma Ave
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Fresh innovative Asian Tapas "street food". Wonderful hearty soups and bahn mi sandwhiches. Restaurant has great ambiance.
Great food and service. Hearty breakfasts including the best scratch biscuits. Also great for lunch / dinner. Many of the menu items are locally sourced.
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Cooks Tavern
3201 N 26th St
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Great food and service. Hearty breakfasts including the best scratch biscuits. Also great for lunch / dinner. Many of the menu items are locally sourced.
Robust vegan food. You will not leave hungry.
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Quickie Too A Vegan Cafe
1324 Martin Luther King Junior Way
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Robust vegan food. You will not leave hungry.
Fresh vegan food.
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Viva Tacoma
2620 N Proctor St
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Fresh vegan food.
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Moshi Moshi
110B N Tacoma Ave
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Honey at Alma Mater
1322 Fawcett Ave
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McMenamins Elks Temple
565 Broadway
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Entertainment & Activities

Fabulous local art house cinema. Serving beer/wine soon.
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The Grand Cinema
606 Fawcett Ave
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Fabulous local art house cinema. Serving beer/wine soon.
Golf and food. The food is good, but only worth it if you can sit outside on the patio as it offers majestic sweeping views.
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Гольф-клуб Chambers Bay
6320 Grandview Dr W
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Golf and food. The food is good, but only worth it if you can sit outside on the patio as it offers majestic sweeping views.