Party naturally at 1022 South, a neighborhood cocktail lounge mixing up hand crafted cocktails from a variety of house-made bitters and botanical infusions. Touted as the bar to pony up to if you've had a stressful day or if you're nervously out on a hot date, the bartender has just the right cocktail to calm your nerves. It's one of the most unique hangouts on the nightlife scene.
Interested in learning a new water sport? Stand-Up Paddleboarding by Alki Kayak Tours will put a smile on your face. You don't have to be an athlete to enjoy the fine art of paddleboarding and the thirty-minute trip to Seattle is well worth the paddle action.
Go green at the Tacoma Farmers Markets. Discover a hidden gem off the beaten grocery path as you harvest local farm fresh goodies and shop for hand made artesian wares. Live music is part of the shopping experience, and you'll hear sounds from three outdoor European style market places. Markets include Broadway Market, the largest marketplace, 6th Avenue, a small neighborhood marketplace and South Tacoma Market, only open on Sundays.
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.