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Things to see in Tacoma, Washington (United States): 36 places and when to go
Tacoma, Washington is a city in United States with around 720,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 36 places in and around it, mainly Nature (11), Food and drink (9), Wildlife (8). The best known are Browns Point Light, Commencement Bay and Museum of Glass. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 18. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 47.2113, -122.515
- Population
- About 720,000
- Places
- 36 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (11) · Food and drink (9) · Wildlife (8) · History (6) · With kids (6) · Architecture (4)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- SFO San Francisco, 1,068 km as the crow flies
What to see in Tacoma, Washington
The places in and around Tacoma, Washington, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Browns Point LightLighthouse in Washington, United States12 km
- Commencement BayBay of Puget Sound, location of Tacoma, Washington9.3 km
- Museum of GlassMuseum in Tacoma, Washington7.2 km
- Point Defiance Zoo & AquariumZoo in the United States10 km
- Carr InletBay of Puget Sound in Pierce County, Washington state, United States of America14 km
- Case InletBay of Puget Sound in Pierce and Mason counties,Washington state, United States of America25 km
- Cutts Island State ParkIsland in United States of America18 km
- Fox Island SchoolArchitectural structure9.3 km
- Northwest TrekWildlife park in Pierce County, Washington state, United States of America38 km
- Penrose Point State ParkState park in Washington, United States18 km
- Tacoma Narrows BridgeSuspension bridge in Washington State6.9 km
- Washington State FairAnnual state fair in Puyallup, Washington, U.S17 km
- Wild Waves Theme ParkAmusement park and water park in Federal Way, Washington, United States17 km
- Dash Point State ParkState park in King County, Washington State, USA14 km
- Eagle Island State ParkState park in Pierce County, Washington state, United States of America14 km
- Purdy BridgeBridge in United States of America21 km
- Quartermaster HarborBay of Puget Sound, on Vashon Island18 km
- Steilacoom Catholic ChurchChurch in Steilacoom, Washington7.5 km
- Wollochet BayBay in Pierce County, Washington state, United States of America10 km
- Auburn Public LibraryFormer Carnegie library in Auburn, Washington24 km
- LeMay Family Collection FoundationAmerican foundation12 km
- McMillin BridgeBridge in Pierce County, Washington23 km
- South Puget Sound Wildlife AreaState wildlife area in Pierce County, Washington, United States3.2 km
- 7 Seas BrewingBrewery6.7 km
And the other 12, by what you come to do:
- Food and drink: Acorn Brewing, E9 Brewing Co. & Taproom, Griffin Brewing Pilot House, Heritage Distilling Company, Incline Cider Company & Taproom, Leon's Cellars, North 47 Brewing Co., The Station U Brew
- Stargazing: Keck Observatory
- With kids: Kiwanis Kids Spray Park, MaST Center Aquarium
- Diving: USCGC Tiger
When to go to Tacoma, Washington
The best time to visit Tacoma, Washington is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:41
- FebPossible10:02
- MarBest time11:36
- AprBest time13:23
- MayBest time14:52
- JunBest time15:42
- JulBest time15:22
- AugBest time14:03
- SepBest time12:19
- OctBest time10:36
- NovPossible9:04
- DecPossible8:18
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 18. In April, 35 of the 36 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Tacoma, Washington
The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO, San Francisco), 1,068 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Olympia, Washington24 places35 km
- Bremerton, Washington36 places41 km
- Seattle96 places42 km
- Hoodsport5 places52 km
- Redmond9 places55 km
- Snoqualmie12 places61 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Tacoma, Washington?
The best known: Browns Point Light, Commencement Bay, Museum of Glass, Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, Carr Inlet. In all, 36 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Tacoma, Washington?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 42 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 18.
How do you get to Tacoma, Washington?
The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 1,068 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Tacoma, Washington as the destination and these 36 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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