Downtown Tacoma


Historic and modern, downtown Tacoma is mix of sights. From the old fashioned brick workmanship of Union Station to the modern Chihuly Bridge of Glass, Tacoma raises an unusual spirit of the past and present synergized.
Bronze statue of a man and luggage
Downtown Tacoma offers so much to see and experience. Shop the upscale jewelry and art stores in the

Theater District on your way to a show at the fabulous Pantages or Rialto theaters. Antiques are plentiful on historic Antique Row. The Thea Foss Waterway contains Museum Row with the popular Tacoma Art Museum and Museum of Glass along with many other museums of interest.

Downtown's Historic Pacific District shows off the past through the Old City Hall and Fireman's Park. This area is busy with pubs and restaurants, salons and spas, and interesting gift shops to please any visitor. The evening entertainment in Downtown Tacoma fits all styles as any well rounded downtown area must do - find sultry jazz, peppy dance clubs, quiet martini bars, and tribal casinos here.

Take a walk or ride the free Tacoma Link Light Rail through Downtown Tacoma, a place full of delightful memories of the olden days where you can also create your own.
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