Tacoma, WA, Guide and Information

Tacoma is pretty awesome and has many unique experience to offer visitors. It’s a “choose your own adventure” vacation here. You can go crazy in downtown, or focus on a more relaxing trip on the lake. As long as you bring the right attitude and know the best places to stay, you will surely have a good time.

To make your planning easier, I’ve found some of the coolest and best places to stay to enjoy a trip to Tacoma.

Everyone loves shopping when it’s for something they want. That means the best places to shop should, theoretically, have the broadest swath of paraphernalia to choose from right?

Wrong. The best places to shop have the best value for high-quality goods. This tells us that the best places to shop must be able to appeal to everyone and have the best value for high-quality goods.

Just south of Seattle at the bottom of the Puget Sound, sits Tacoma, Washington, a sleepy urban center surrounded by water and towering pines. As a port city, life in Tacoma revolves around the water. The Sound is where people go to work, play, and unwind after a long day. Stroll along the water in Point Ruston, hike the cliffside trails in Point Defiance, or take in dinner with a view along the water. From bustling downtown eateries to classic dive bars, and waterfront dining, Tacoma has it all. Continue reading below for Where to Eat in Tacoma, Washington.

Primo, located along Tacoma’s funky 6th Avenue, is a chef-driven restaurant that prioritizes its close relationship with local farmers to craft a uniquely “Mediterranean by Northwest cuisine. Primo serves the freshest available produce and seafood alongside delicious craft cocktails and a sophisticated wine list. The ambiance inside Primo is modern and romantic, the perfect relaxed setting for date night.

Just a short drive away from Seattle and resting in the shadow of Mount Rainier, Tacoma, Washington, is definitely worth a visit if you’re in the Pacific Northwest. Outdoor adventurers will find lots of excitement, whereas those travelers more interested in arts and culture will find lots to love as well.