Gritty City Guidebook
Food scene
everything here is Vegan and Gluten Free. My favorite place! The Raw Enchiladas and Carrot cake are my personal favorites!
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Viva Tacoma
2620 N Proctor Steverything here is Vegan and Gluten Free. My favorite place! The Raw Enchiladas and Carrot cake are my personal favorites!
The Matador
721 Pacific AveGreat Tex Mex. Highly recommend the Steak Nachos!
A great place for all of your shopping & entertainment. Much to explore here. Take a day and connect to point defiance. There is even a giant slide along the path.
Stop into the Ice Cream Social for the best vegan ice cream! Not vegan - go for the Valhalla Coffee or Salted caramel. SO GOOD! Wild Fin is great for drinks and nibbles. Jewelbox cafe is one of our fav spots for a crepe and bubble tea. There is an Epic mural of Washington next to Wild Fin and down the stairs. Great spot for a photo!
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Point Ruston Farmers Market
5101 Grand LoopA great place for all of your shopping & entertainment. Much to explore here. Take a day and connect to point defiance. There is even a giant slide along the path.
Stop into the Ice Cream Social for the best vegan ice cream! Not vegan - go for the Valhalla Coffee or Salted caramel. SO GOOD! Wild Fin is great for drinks and nibbles. Jewelbox cafe is one of our fav spots for a crepe and bubble tea. There is an Epic mural of Washington next to Wild Fin and down the stairs. Great spot for a photo!
Tasty Thai food.
If you are vegan they make a great vegan Phad Thai. Of course we love to order the Thai iced tea with coconut milk. YUM
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Wild Orchid
3023 6th AveTasty Thai food.
If you are vegan they make a great vegan Phad Thai. Of course we love to order the Thai iced tea with coconut milk. YUM
THE BEST! Amazing Juices, Such good food! and Everything is made with love. Health conscious choices. great for vegans and vegetarians. Support Local
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Happy Belly eatery + juice bar
1122 Market StTHE BEST! Amazing Juices, Such good food! and Everything is made with love. Health conscious choices. great for vegans and vegetarians. Support Local
The Dead Elvis burger on a pretzel bun is so worth trying. Tater tots, elk hash or the Down and dirty burger. You really can't go wrong. The is a local fav and gets packed. Weekends with bottomless mimosas
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Dirty Oscar's Annex
2309 6th AvenueThe Dead Elvis burger on a pretzel bun is so worth trying. Tater tots, elk hash or the Down and dirty burger. You really can't go wrong. The is a local fav and gets packed. Weekends with bottomless mimosas
Trader Joe's
1700 E Madison StMy favorite Grocery Store
Metropolitan Market Tacoma
2420 N Proctor StClose by to home
Great place to get a healthy meal on the go. I love their vegan donuts
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Whole Foods Market (under construction)
Great place to get a healthy meal on the go. I love their vegan donuts
Ice Cream Social
2914 6th AveBest Ice Cream in town. Vegan options and unique flavors.
MOD Pizza
6010 15th Ave NWGluten Free Crust is also vegan.
Great lunch combos and super tasty. A fun visit to downtown Tacoma.
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Thai Pepper
701 Pacific AveGreat lunch combos and super tasty. A fun visit to downtown Tacoma.
Sightseeing
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
5400 N Pearl StRosengarten von Point Defiance
5400 N Pearl StA Beautiful Place to walk and take photos
The Five Mile drive is a truly amazing MUST!
Enjoy plenty of animals, nature, and gorgeous views.
Stop for a picnic at Owens beach, or hike one of the many accessible trails.
Point Defiance Dog Park
Five mile RoadThe Five Mile drive is a truly amazing MUST!
Enjoy plenty of animals, nature, and gorgeous views.
Stop for a picnic at Owens beach, or hike one of the many accessible trails.
Just a few minutes down 6th Ave. A beautiful spot to chill. And one of the best spots to catch the sunset!
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Titlow Park
8425 6th AveJust a few minutes down 6th Ave. A beautiful spot to chill. And one of the best spots to catch the sunset!
You can park at the nearby park and ride and walk the bridge. Supercool experience and within minutes form our home.
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Tacoma-Narrows-Brücke
Tacoma Narrows BridgeYou can park at the nearby park and ride and walk the bridge. Supercool experience and within minutes form our home.
Chambers Bay Golf Course
6320 Grandview Dr WStunning views and amazing for golfers
This is by far my favorite highlight of Tacoma! I like to stop into Anthem coffee, Get a cozy beverage and just walk with curiosity and wonder. The entire area has music to be played, and breathe taking views to be had. ALL FREE!
Take part in Tacoma Museum District's Third Thursday Artwalk each month for free admission to Tacoma Art Museum, Washington State History Museum, Foss Waterway Seaport Museum and Museum of Glass. TAM, MOG, and the History Museum are open until 8 p.m. Tacoma History Museum is always free.
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Chihuly Bridge of Glass
This is by far my favorite highlight of Tacoma! I like to stop into Anthem coffee, Get a cozy beverage and just walk with curiosity and wonder. The entire area has music to be played, and breathe taking views to be had. ALL FREE!
Take part in Tacoma Museum District's Third Thursday Artwalk each month for free admission to Tacoma Art Museum, Washington State History Museum, Foss Waterway Seaport Museum and Museum of Glass. TAM, MOG, and the History Museum are open until 8 p.m. Tacoma History Museum is always free.
Fund to walk through and get a drink. The tater tots are pretty damn good too!
You will feel like you have walked into Alice and Wonderland.
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McMenamins Elks Temple
565 BroadwayFund to walk through and get a drink. The tater tots are pretty damn good too!
You will feel like you have walked into Alice and Wonderland.
The most majestic mountain. so worth the trip! About a 2 hour drive form Tacoma.
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Mount Rainier National Park
The most majestic mountain. so worth the trip! About a 2 hour drive form Tacoma.
Alder Lake
When the sun is out, this is a fun place to be
City/town information
Federal Way
Redondo beach is an amazing spot to catch the sunset.
Puyallup fair is pretty popular. This is a growing city. Great to visit their local farms for organic veggies and fruits. beautiful views of the mountain.
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Puyallup
Puyallup fair is pretty popular. This is a growing city. Great to visit their local farms for organic veggies and fruits. beautiful views of the mountain.
Neighborhoods
A short drive or walk to grocery stores, shops, and some of the best craft beers and wines at Peaks and Pints. TACOMA YOGA is also a great place to enjoy here.
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Proctor District
A short drive or walk to grocery stores, shops, and some of the best craft beers and wines at Peaks and Pints. TACOMA YOGA is also a great place to enjoy here.
6th ave is super fun in the day time. Emerald Leave and Mary Mart are great for medicine needs. Dazed and reused has fun things to do. Paint and get creative. Nearsighted Narwhal and Gather Juice are also great stops. It does get a little sketchy at night. DOA for the best burgers EVER!
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6th Avenue
6th Avenue6th ave is super fun in the day time. Emerald Leave and Mary Mart are great for medicine needs. Dazed and reused has fun things to do. Paint and get creative. Nearsighted Narwhal and Gather Juice are also great stops. It does get a little sketchy at night. DOA for the best burgers EVER!
Mcmenamins, Lots of cute shops and really cool art all around. YMCA, and Happy Belly for delicious food!
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Downtown Tacoma
Mcmenamins, Lots of cute shops and really cool art all around. YMCA, and Happy Belly for delicious food!
YOGA SPOTS
Sol Health Yoga
18810 Meridian Ave EAmazing place for yoga (30 minute + Drive)
tacOMa yoga by Tuladhara
2717 N Proctor StNearby with amazing instructors
Uncharted Waters Float Center
3837 S 12th StFloat center. Healing
Expand Yoga
3909 6th AveClose to home - Hot yoga
Best yoga teacher training and they offer really great online classes.
Three Trees Yoga & Healing Center
204 S 348th StBest yoga teacher training and they offer really great online classes.
Best massages in Tacoma. Christy also provides a super unique signature package where you receive a full body massage and facial. Divine medicine.
Carpe Diem Massage & Spa
9 St Helens AveBest massages in Tacoma. Christy also provides a super unique signature package where you receive a full body massage and facial. Divine medicine.
Tipps für Reisende
Verkehrsmittel
Pierce transit / The Sounder
The link in Downtown runs for free.
Visit Freight house square and catch the Sounder to Seattle
Pierce transit
Walk
Or drive
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Our Gritty City Advice
Tacoma has so much fun art and beautiful views / nature. Our personal favs - Point Defiance / Five Mile Drive is a must to see and experience. Owens beach (picnic)
Museum of glass is also a must see. if you enjoy a mind bender, go explore Mcmenamins Elks temple and get some photos in opera alley. Wright Park is our favorite park! And you can also walk the pugt creek natural area and it will connect you to the waterfront. A beautiful hike through nature. Enjoy The Ram or Dukes before heading back. Fresh fish at NW Fish hut.