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The City of Tacoma, WA

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Tacoma is a popular city in the state of Washington with a total of 199,638 residents living there. Tacoma is ranked as the third most populated city in Washington and the 98th most populated city in the United States, and is located in Pierce County. The largest nearby city to Tacoma is Seattle, approximately 33 miles from the city center.

There are several family restaurants in or near Tacoma, including C I Shenanigans, Archies at Brown's Point, Cliff House Restaurant, Browns Point Pizzeria and Cafe Divino. For a larger selection of Tacoma restaurants select our Restaurants tab above.

Visitors and residents can enjoy nearby Tacoma Museums, Botanical Gardens, Golf Courses and/or Zoos, including the Browns Point Lighthouse Park, Tacoma Art Museum, W. W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory, North Shore Golf Club and Museum of Glass. For a more complete list of attractions in or around the city of Tacoma please click on the Attractions tab above.

The following 7 airports are located in or near Tacoma:
- Bremerton National Airport (PWT)
- Kenmore Air Harbor Airport (KEH)
- Olympia Regional Airport (OLM)
- Poulsbo Airport (PUL)
- Seattle - Tacoma Intl. Airport (SEA)
- Seattle Lake Union Airport (LKE)
- Tacoma Narrows Airport (TIW)

Tacoma, Washington Climate and Weather

Current Weather in Tacoma
In the month of December, Tacoma experiences an average high temperature of 47 degrees Fahrenheit. Low temperaturs in December are usually about 35 degrees with an average rainfall of 5.89 inches.

The seasonal climate varies in Tacoma with daytime temperatures averaging 75 degrees in the summer, and 48 degrees in the winter months. Visitors can also expect Tacoma to receive an average of 5.24 inches of rainfall per/month during winter months and 1.04 inches of rainfall per/month in the summer months.

The temperature has been known to get as high as 94 degrees in the summer and as low as 6 degrees in the winter so visitors planning a vacation to Tacoma should check the weather forecast to determine proper attire prior to departure. Spring and Fall bring average daytime temperatures of 60 degrees, and nighttime lows of 44.


                                                                                    
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Tacoma, Washington Attractions

Bigelow House Museum Olympia Washington
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Bigelow House Museum  - Olympia,
The Bigelow House, which is also referred to as the Bigelow House Museum, is a historic house museum located at 918 Glass Avenue Northeast in the Bigelow Neighborhood of Olympia, Washington. Built by Daniel Bigelow in the 1850s, the house was designed in the Carpenter Gothic style. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.
Bloedel Reserve Bainbridge Island Washington
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Bloedel Reserve  - Bainbridge Island,
The Bloedel Reserve is a 150-acre forest garden on Bainbridge Island, Washington in the US, made by the vice-chairman of a lumber company, under the influence of the conservation movement and oriental philosophy. Prentice and Virginia Bloedel wished to 'capture the essence of the Japanese garden - the qualities of naturalness, subtlety, reverence, tranquility - and construct a Western expression of it'. Although the Reserve includes a traditional Japanese garden, the Bloedels' approach for the rest of the property stands in contrast to that of 'Japanese gardens' which achieve their effects through the use of ornament.
Brookdale Golf Club Tacoma Washington
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Brookdale Golf Club  - Tacoma,
The Brookdale Golf Club is an 18 hole public golf course in Pierce County Washington. Built in 1931, this Tacoma course designed by Al Smith is open all year. Tee times are accepted up to 7 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 253-537-4400. The golf course dress code is as follows: No tank tops or cutoffs.
Address: 1802 Brookdale Rd E, Tacoma, WA 98445
Browns Point Lighthouse Park Washington
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Browns Point Lighthouse Park  - , Browns Point,
The Browns Point Lighthouse is located in Browns Point, Washington near Tacoma in Pierce County, Washington.

 

 

Burke Museum Of Natural History And Culture Seattle Washington
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Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture  - Seattle,
The Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture has been a Washington state museum since 1899. It is located at the University of Washington campus at the intersection of N.E. 45th Street and 17th Avenue N.E. in Seattle, Washington in the US's University District. It is the only major natural history museum in the Pacific Northwest and the state's oldest museum. Its collection numbers over 12 million artifacts and specimens, including totem poles, gemstones, and dinosaur fossils.
Camp 6 Logging Museum Tacoma Washington
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Camp 6 Logging Museum  - Tacoma,
Camp 6 Logging Museum is located on a 14-acre forested site inside Point Defiance Park in Tacoma, Washington. Established in 1964 by logging engineers, Camp 6 includes a replica of an operating railroad connecting the working sites with the bunk houses and bunk cars of the camp.

 

Capitol City Golf Club Olympia Washington
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Capitol City Golf Club  - Olympia,
The Capitol City Golf Club is an 18 hole public golf course in Thurston County Washington. Built in 1962, this Olympia course designed by Norman H. Woods is open all year. Tee times are accepted up to 7 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 360-491-5111. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: 5225 Yelm Hwy SE, Olympia, WA 98503
Carl S English Jr Botanical Gardens Seattle Washington
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Carl S. English, Jr., Botanical Gardens  - Seattle,
The Carl S. English, Jr., Botanical Garden are botanical gardens that can be found on the grounds of the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks at 3015 NW 54th Street, Seattle, Washington. They are open daily 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. without charge.

 

Christys Golf Range Par 3 Federal Way Washington
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Christy's Golf Range & Par 3  - Federal Way,
The Christy's Golf Range & Par 3 is a 9 hole public golf course in King County Washington. This course is located in the city of Federal Way, . Tee times are accepted by calling the pro shop at 253-927-0644.

 


Address: 37712 28th Ave S, Federal Way, WA 98003
Classic Golf Club Spanaway Washington
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Classic Golf Club  - Spanaway,
The Classic Golf Club is an 18 hole public golf course in Pierce County Washington. Built in 1991, this Spanaway course designed by Bill Overdorf is open all year. Tee times are accepted up to 7 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 253-847-4440. The golf course dress code is as follows: No tank tops or cutoffs.
Address: 4908 208th St E, Spanaway, WA 98387
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Tacoma, Washington Hotels

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Silver Cloud Inn Tacoma
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Silver Cloud Inn Tacoma
2317 N Ruston Way
Tacoma, WA 98402

 

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The Villa Bed & Breakfast
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The Villa Bed & Breakfast
705 North 5th Street
Tacoma, WA 98403

 

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Chinaberry Hill - 1889 Grand Victorian Inn And Cottage
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Chinaberry Hill - 1889 Grand Victorian Inn And Cottage
302 Tacoma Avenue N
Tacoma, WA 98403-2737

 

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Hotel Murano, A Provenance Hotel
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Hotel Murano, A Provenance Hotel
1320 Broadway Plaza
Tacoma, WA 98402

 

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Courtyard By Marriott Tacoma Downtown
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Courtyard By Marriott Tacoma Downtown
1515 Commerce Street
Tacoma, WA 98402

 

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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tacoma Downtown
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tacoma Downtown
2102 South C Street
Tacoma, WA 98402

 

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Best Western Plus Tacoma Dome Hotel
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Best Western Plus Tacoma Dome Hotel
2611 E E St
Tacoma, WA 98421

 

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La Quinta Inn & Suites Tacoma Seattle
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La Quinta Inn & Suites Tacoma Seattle
1425 E 27th St
Tacoma, WA 98421

 

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Extended Stay America - Tacoma - Fife
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Extended Stay America - Tacoma - Fife
2820 Pacific Hwy E
Fife, WA 98424

 

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Corporate Suites
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Corporate Suites
209 E Division Ct
Tacoma, WA 98404

 

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Tacoma, Washington Restaurants

This is a list of Tacoma Family Restaurants with addresses and phone numbers, including Pizza Restaurants and Seafood. Happy Dining!

 
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Browns Point Pizzeria
1000 Town Centre Northeast
Tacoma, WA 98422
(253)942-8656
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Archies at Brown's Point
1000 Town Centre Northeast
Tacoma, WA 98422
(253)952-3743
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Cliff House Restaurant
6300 Marine View Drive
Tacoma, WA 98422
(253)927-0400
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Cafe Divino
2112 North 30th Street Suite D
Tacoma, WA 98403
(253)779-4226
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C I Shenanigans
3017 Ruston Way
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253)752-8899
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Harbor Lights
2761 North Ruston Way
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253)752-8600
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Katie Downs Waterfront Restaurant
3211 Ruston Way
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253)756-0771
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Frank's Family Drive In
3427 Ruston Way
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253)759-2809
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Orange Julius
519 North Tacoma Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98403
(253)472-4885
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Healing Garden Tea Room & Flowers
111 North Tacoma Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98403
(253)274-0861
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Tacoma Articles

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Seeing Seattle Again – Family Delights
Published November 3, 2011

See Seattle off the beaten path from the gardens in Volunteer Park, to the Olympic Sculpture Park with art pieces among the trees and the Myrtle Edward Park the bay.

 

I would not recommend this inn…
Published July 26, 2011

Hotel review for Lake Union Cottage Seattle Washington. A personal experience about a booked a reservation...

 

Seattle When the Sun Shines
Published October 6, 2010

Review of Seattle family attractions and historic sites including the Ballard Locks, the alluring Blake Island State Park, University Village shopping, the fascinating world class Burke Museum and more.

 

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