Hit the ski slopes with Cascade Ski & Snowboard School. Take a class and learn how to master the slopes around Tacoma. The pros at this school will teach you everything you need to know about skiing and snowboarding, and guide you to the right equipment. You'll soon see why skiing and snowboarding are such popular forms of recreation.
Book a royal romantic getaway at Thornewood Castle. Escape to one of the few genuine private castles in the United States and the only one on the West Coast. Spend the night at the English Tutor Gothic mansion in the Grandview Suite with 16th century stained glass windows, and a beautiful view of the rolling gardens and scenic lake.
Immerse yourself in the world of art at the Tacoma Art Museum, located in the heart of Tacoma's cultural district. Stroll through the sparkling new museum to see national and international collections highlighting American, European and Asian art. Afterward, enjoy lunch at the Relish Café and purchasing souvenirs at the Museum Store.
Check out the gorgeous blossoms at the Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden. This colorful outdoor oasis blooms Washington's state flower, the Rhododendron macrophyllum and 600 other blooming rhododendrons, making it the largest garden of its kind in the world.