A true hub for art and adventure, Tacoma offers a myriad of memories to make. From Museum Row and Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium to restaurants on the Sound and escapes to nature in the Mount Rainier National Park, your photo album will be full of one-of-a-kind moments by the end of your stay. Scroll through our guide below for inspiring recommendations.
TAM’s collection of more than 5,400 works emphasizes the art and artists of the Northwest and broader western region. Highlights include the largest retrospective museum collection of glass art by Tacoma native Dale Chihuly, the largest collection of studio art jewelry by Northwest artists, the Haub Family Collection of Western American Art, one of the nation’s premier Western American art collections, with approximately 300 works spanning 200 years of Northwest art as well as key holdings in 19th century European and 20th-century American art and
one of the finest collections of Japanese woodblock prints on the West Coast.
Special offer: 20% Off when you show your Hotel Murano room key
Barlow Gallery offers Tacoma visitors an island of visual inspiration, providing captivating art & photography from all over the world. Our mission is to excite art lovers, encourage new collectors, and promote new talent. The art gallery, located directly behind the Hotel Murano, features rich artist profiles and highlighted artwork across all mediums.
Special offer: Hotel Guests Enjoy 10% Off any Art Purchase when you show your Hotel Murano room key
Made with grit, love and campfire in Tacoma, at 1544 Market Street, around the corner from Hotel. Just imagine a cozy coffee roast, sitting around the outdoor fire pit sharing laughs and memories. That’s Campfire Coffee. Their idea of a good time is being outside around a fire kickin’ back great food, great drinks with even greater company and work with with community organizations to get more families into nature using coffee as an awesome tool to push this forward
Special offer: Buy One Get One Half Off with discount card from Hotel Murano Front Desk.
The Coffee Oasis is a Christian non-profit organization that exists to create pathways of opportunity for youth to be restored in heart, soul, mind, and body through creating safe shared spaces, mentorship, street and school outreach, goal setting, job training, shelter, and crisis services. They accomplish this mission through a sustainable and successful coffee business. The cafés offer a “third place” for the community to gather and buy products with the added value of all profits returning to create opportunities for youth.
Special offer: Enjoy 5% Off Purchases when you show your room key.
Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
Address: 5400 N. Pearl St, Tacoma, WA 98407
The ultimate zoo, aquarium, and botanical garden combo.
Address: 3117 Harborview Drive, Gig Harbor, WA 98335
Board on an authentic gondola shipped from Venice as you fly over the town's beautiful harbor.
Address: 3001 Ruston Way, Tacoma, WA 98402
Experience the quiet, peaceful beauty of the South Puget Sound at altitudes that rival the Space Needle.
Address: 114 S. 23rd St. Tacoma, WA 98402
An art studio that offers glassblowing classes and workshops so you can create your own hand blown glass art and fused glass jewelry.
Address: 1701 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma Wa 98402
Experience an array of one-of-a-kind exhibits in downtown Tacoma.
Address: 1801 Dock Street, Tacoma, WA 98402
See live glassblowing demonstrations, dynamic exhibitions, and make your own glass experience all in one place.
Address: 2702 E. D street, Tacoma, WA 98421
An international destination that celebrates America's love affair with the automobile and how it shaped our society.
Washington State History Museum
Address: 1911 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98402
Discover the stories of Washington's past. Explore and be entertained while you learn about our state's unique people and places.
Address: 1501 Pacific Avenue, Suite 202, Tacoma 98402
A wonderland of 5 playscapes offering hands-on exploration designed to entertain & educate children.
Address: 705 Dock Street, Tacoma, WA 98402
The Foss Waterway Seaport is Puget Sound’s maritime heritage education and event center.
Address: 933 Market St, Tacoma, WA 98402
Lively club presenting touring comedians & open-mike nights, plus a full food & drink menu.
Address: 5400 N. Peark St, Tacoma, WA 98407
The park includes everything from Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, the Rose Garden, Rhododendron Garden and beaches to trails, a boardwalk, and boathouse.
Address: Ruston Way, Tacoma WA 98402
A two-mile-long scenic waterfront with panoramic views of Commencement Bay.
W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory & Wright Park
Address: 316 South G St, Tacoma 98405
Wander through exotic tropical plants and seasonal floral displays.
Tacoma Chinese Reconciliation Park
Address: 1741 N. Schuster Parkway, Tacoma 9840
Designed around the backdrop of a Chinese garden and intended as a place of healing and harmony, the park allows visitors to walk along the interpretive pathways through the sculptured landscape.
Address: 2803 6th Ave, Tacoma WA 98406
A groovy restaurant & nightclub with comedy, jazz, and more.
Address: 901 Broadway Plaza, Tacoma WA 98402
Built as a vaudeville theater in 1915, this venue now hosts musicals, live music & comedy.
Address: 714 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma Wa 98402
Enjoy creative drinks, comforting American Cuisine & Tacoma hospitality.
Address: 709 Opera Alley, Tacoma WA 98402
Northwest cuisine, including wild salmon and Black Angus steak, served in a romantic space.
Address: 2810 6th Avenue, Tacoma, WA
This Argentine-themed steakhouse offers fabulous flavors of the country using the freshest ingredients from the Northwest.
Address: 111 N. Tacoma Avenue, Tacoma WA 98403
Colorful cafe open breakfast through dinner with a Pacific Northwest focus, plus wine & cocktails.
Address: 1102 A Street #220, Tacoma WA 98402
Cozy eatery serving home-made pasta, cheeseburgers, weird wine, & fancy cocktails.
Address: 110 N. Tacoma Avenu Suite A, Tacoma, Wa 98403
Hip, rustic-chic spot for Southeast Asian fare ranging from dumplings & curry to pad Thai & banh mi.
Address: 454 St. Helens Ave, Tacoma WA 98402
Crafty twists on tacos & plenty of cocktails in a vibrant Mexican spot with a late-night happy hour.
Address: 2715 6th Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98406
Contemporary bistro featuring locally sourced New American fare in a convivial, cozy setting.
Address: 124 N. Tacoma Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98403
Old-time American burgers, fries & shakes in an inviting, retro-vibes space.
Address: 1110 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Tacoma, WA 98405
Mouthwatering, handcrafted ice cream made from natural ingredients.
Address: 602 Fawcett Ave, Tacoma Wa 98402
Cozy bakery crafting sweet & savory treats ranging from cookies to quiche. Plus, espresso drinks & custom cakes.
Address: 565 Broadway Tacoma, WA 98402
The 1916 Elks Temple has been restored and reimagined into a vibrant gathering place where visitors can stay, drink, eat and explore.
Address: 2506 Fawcett Ave, Tacoma WA 98402
Grab a pint or 3 at Tacoma's first craft brewery.
Address: 2101 Jefferson Ave, Tacoma WA 98402
A Pacific Northwest Craft Brewery with a big passion to brew the perfect pint.
Address: 618 N. 1st Street, Tacoma, WA 98403
Groceries and a varied beer & wine selection.
Address: 1748 Pacific Avenu, Tacoma, Wa 98402
An international classic that can satisfy all your caffeinated needs.
If you are having a medical emergency, please dial 911 immediately. For Basic Needs please visit our CVS Kiosk in the Lobby or Walgreens at 2024 6th Avenue.
