Things to do in Tacoma

Black Star Pub & Grill

Sports pub offering craft beers & American eats, plus comedy, pool tables & a patio with bar games.

The Church Cantina

Eclectic haunt with a goth/horror vibe featuring drinks & Cuban bites, including vegan fare.

Safeway

Longtime supermarket chain carrying brand-name & house-label groceries, plus a deli, bakery & more.

Greater Tacoma Convention Center

Wooden City Tacoma

Industrial-chic joint serving pizza, sandwiches & sharing plates, plus cocktails.

STAR Center

Hong Kong Supermarket Tacoma

BAR BISTRO

Eclectic New American fare, craft beer, house cocktails & wine served in a chic, trendy space.

Odyssey 1

Established indoor amusement center offers a jungle gym park, arcade games, laser tag & concessions.

Pantages Theater

Built as a vaudeville theater in 1915, this venue now hosts musicals, live music & comedy.

Kandle Park

City park offering playgrounds, skate dots, picnic sites, a community garden & an outdoor pool.

The Valley

Casual local venue serving pub grub such as burgers plus brews & cocktails alongside live bands.

McMenamins Pub at Elks Temple

Indochine Asian Dining Lounge

Exposed-brick walls & a pond set the scene at this Museum District fixture with Asian-fusion fare.

Tacoma Boys

24/7 outpost of a local chain of markets selling meats, produce & specialty foods, plus beer & wine.

Fort Nisqually Living History Museum

Re-creation of the first Puget Sound European settlement, with a fort & costumed interpreters.

Parkway Tavern

Local watering hole featuring craft beers & bar bites in wood-paneled quarters with a fireplace.

Dawson's Bar & Grill

No-frills gathering spot featuring a patio, classic American grub, breakfast & cocktails.

Steel Creek Tacoma

Rustic eatery for steaks, burgers & 100+ whiskeys, plus country music & dance lessons.

Marzano Italian Restaurant

Remodeled house with native Italian owner serving specialties like housemade pasta & braised rabbit.