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.
Get your ticket to the Gig Harbor Film Festival where movie makers and movie watchers collide for a reel good time. This film festival is still an infant and growing fast, so be sure to be on time to get your front-row seats to see the best lights, camera and action in town.
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.
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.