All aboard! Enjoy a tour at Tacoma's Union Station for an awe inspiring tour of the city's grand passenger station. Ramble through this magnificent marble wonder spanning three stories with original terrazzo floors and glass block flooring and copper dome. The historic landmark station now serves as the city's courthouse and citizen's event hall.
Get in on the action at Tacoma Film Festival, where for seven days you can eat, drink and talk cinema until the awards come home. Screen films from film makers all around the world, including from film makers in your Pacific Northwest backyard. You'll find all the films showing at Tacoma's cool Grand Cinema.
Mix it up at The Swiss, located inside the Historic Swiss Hall in Tacoma. This nightlife venue rocks with tons of live music, walls open to local art work, and one colorful and famous game room offering up four pool tables and an antique shuffleboard table. The Hall plays host to wicked nightly events including Blues Night, Karaoke Night and Quiz Night. You won't want to miss out on the fun at this hangout.
Polar bears high five at the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium. Bring the family for a fun-filled day where you can get nose to nose with a giraffe, cagey with a wild cat, high five a polar bear and even ride atop a camel. Dive deeper into nature when you find exhibits and attractions like the 24,000-gallon Lagoon swimming with sharks, octopus and all kinds of sea creatures.