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Tacoma Waterfront Downtown Tacoma borders the Thea Foss Waterway, an inlet of Commencement Bay. Thea Foss is home to Tacoma's vibrant Museum District with several public marinas, so you can even arrive by boat. Ruston Way offers two miles of paved walkways, picnic tables, restaurants, fishing and beach access.

Chambers Bay The Chambers Bay Golf Course is home to the 2010 US Amateur and 2015 US Open Championships. The Pierce County owned course is located in University Place just outside Tacoma on the shores of Puget Sound. With a world class Scottish links-style layout, it features an awe-inspiring design created by Robert Trent Jones II.

Tacoma Dome Come visit one of the largest wood-domed structures in the world. The Tacoma Dome welcomes over 1 million guests annually to a variety of live entertainment events. Experience major concerts, professional sports, bull riding, monster trucks, family shows, holiday celebrations and trade shows.

Fairs and Festivals One of the 10 largest fairs in North America, the Puyallup Fair draws over 1.3 million visitors during its 17-day run. Come and experience great food, amazing rides and rocking concerts. Other fairs and festivities include the Pierce County Fair, Daffodil Festival, Freedom Fair and First Night.

Museums Explore Pierce County's museums and discover Washington. Children's Museum of Tacoma African American Museum Fort Nisqually Living History Museum The LeMay Museum Museum of Glass Chihuly Bridge of Glass Tacoma Art Museum Washington State History Museum Hands On Children's Museum Dupont Historical Museum Lakewood History Museum Pioneer Farm Museum Shanaman Sports Museum Meeker Mansion

The Arts Tacoma's Theatre District is home to great entertainment. Experience ballets, symphonies, live comedy, musicals, concert bands, popular music and other special events. Pantages Theatre Rialto Theatre Theatre on the Square Lakewood Playhouse Tacoma Musical Playhouse The Grand Cinema Tacoma Little Theatre Theatre Puget Sound Tacoma Opera Tacoma Symphony Tacoma Youth Symphony Dance Theatre Northwest Tacoma Concert Band Tacoma City Ballet Tacoma Philharmonica

Parks and Recreation Locate park facilities, golf courses and trails at Parks and Recreation. Also find special events, sports activities and volunteer opportunities.

Mount Rainier Experience family fun - hiking, biking, camping, fishing, snowboarding and skiing. Visit Mount Rainier, the most prominent volcanoe in the Cascade Mountains at 14,411 ft. See one of the mountain's most famous attractions, 168-foot Narada Falls. Explore a virgin forest of 1,000-year-old trees in the Grove of the Patriarchs.

Sports Come watch the Tacoma Rainiers Triple-A baseball team at Cheney Stadium or have a blast with the Dockyard Derby Dames, Tacoma's own all women flat-track roller derby league.

Wildlife Adventures The Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium offers families a place to play and explore. You'll see sea horses and sharks, polar bears and penguins, wolves and walrus, all in one place. Big bison, elegant elk, brawny bears and wily wolves all live at Northwest Trek, a 723 acre park located near Eatonville.

Gardens Stroll through beautiful gardens and enjoy timeless tranquility by visiting Chase Garden, Lakewold Gardens and W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory.

The Tacoma Regional Convention and Visitor Bureau www.traveltacoma.com