Guidebook for Tacoma
Food Scene
Chung Ki Wa
8601 S Tacoma WayStarbucks
1912 Pike Pl24 hours!
Best hand-shaven noodles in South Sound, hands down. And the only spot to get authentic Hot Pot in Tacoma.
Tacoma Szechuan And Hot Pot
9701 S Tacoma WayBest hand-shaven noodles in South Sound, hands down. And the only spot to get authentic Hot Pot in Tacoma.
Cozy little breakfast place that looks like the inside of a pioneer's cabin. Cute place to get a decent meal and only about .3 miles from our house.
Homestead Restaurant
7837 South Tacoma WayCozy little breakfast place that looks like the inside of a pioneer's cabin. Cute place to get a decent meal and only about .3 miles from our house.
Drinks & Nightlife
Dawson's Bar & Grill
5443 S Tacoma WayDive bar with a fun atmosphere, nearby lots of other cool spots
New little Ale House down the street! Right next to the bike path by our house. Fun place to try a few local microbrews and sit outside on a Summer night.
Edison City Alehouse
5602 South Lawrence StreetNew little Ale House down the street! Right next to the bike path by our house. Fun place to try a few local microbrews and sit outside on a Summer night.
The Mule Tavern
5227 South Tacoma WayCool, chill vibe. Simply a fun hangout.
Parks & Nature
The biggest dog park in the state, I'm certain. Such a fun historical gem in Lakewood. About 10 minutes from our house. Bring your bikes too and cruise around the miles and miles of trails!
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Fort Steilacoom Park
8714 87th Ave SWThe biggest dog park in the state, I'm certain. Such a fun historical gem in Lakewood. About 10 minutes from our house. Bring your bikes too and cruise around the miles and miles of trails!
Charlotte's Blueberry Park
7402 E D StWapato Park
6500 S Sheridan AveArts & Culture
Real Art Tacoma
5412 S Tacoma WayLocal Music All-ages venue. Also includes art shows and other cultural creations.
Shopping
Only an 8 minute drive to the mall. If you need it ;)
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Tacoma Mall
4502 S Steele StOnly an 8 minute drive to the mall. If you need it ;)
Essentials
Winco's is the best! Employee owned, which is cool. It's also open 24 hours! They have the best bulk snack section in the world, I'm sure. Only about 3 minutes from my house.
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Winco Foods
1913 S 72nd StWinco's is the best! Employee owned, which is cool. It's also open 24 hours! They have the best bulk snack section in the world, I'm sure. Only about 3 minutes from my house.
Entertainment & Activities
If you have kids, this place is great. Has an indoor/outdoor play area and in the summer, the best SprayGround (water park meets playground) in the South Sound.
STAR Center
3873 S 66th StIf you have kids, this place is great. Has an indoor/outdoor play area and in the summer, the best SprayGround (water park meets playground) in the South Sound.