Tacoma Introduction Walking Tour, Tacoma

Tacoma Introduction Walking Tour (Self Guided), Tacoma

Tacoma is well known for its historic buildings – most built at the end of the 19th century – among which the Old City Hall stands out most. The more recent addition of the Tacoma Art Museum, and the Washington State History Museum added much life to the downtown area, which is undergoing something of a renaissance. Take this self-guided tour to explore Tacoma's main landmarks along the scenic waterfront.

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How it works: Download the app "GPSmyCity: Walks in 1K+ Cities" from Apple App Store or Google Play Store to your mobile phone or tablet. The app turns your mobile device into a personal tour guide and its built-in GPS navigation functions guide you from one tour stop to next. The app works offline, so no data plan is needed when traveling abroad.

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Map Instructions: (1) Click the "Nearby Sights" button to view the nearby attractions; (2) click a map pin to see sight information.

Guide Name: Tacoma Introduction Walking Tour
Guide Location: USA » Tacoma (See other walking tours in Tacoma)
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Sightseeing)
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.3 Km or 2.7 Miles

Sights Featured in This Walk

1) Washington State History Museum (must see)

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Sight description based on Wikipedia.

2) Tacoma Art Museum (must see)

Image Courtesy of Wikimedia and Another Believer.

Sight description based on Wikipedia.

Sight description based on Wikipedia.

8) Washington State History Research Center

Image Courtesy of Wikimedia and Joe Mabel.

9) First Church of Christ Scientist

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Sight description based on Wikipedia.

10) Wright Park Arboretum (must see)

Image Courtesy of Wikimedia and Steven Pavlov.

Sight description based on Wikipedia.

WalkBuilder (customize this walk)

Use the WalkBuilder tool below to customize this walk to suit your interests. Instructions: click

at the upper right corner in the map above to view other sights in the city. To learn more about a sight, click a map pin. Click the “+” or “–” to add or remove a sight from the walk. To reorder the selected sights, simply drag and move them up or down the list in the left column.

Click here to view route map

Enter a name for your custom walk, along with your email address, in the fields below. You will receive the instructions for retrieving your custom walk in the GPSmyCity app by email. The GPSmyCity app offers turn-by-turn travel directions to guide you from one attraction to the next.
Walk Name*:
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Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do I access my walking tour in Tacoma?
Save your walking tour on the website. Then download the GPSmyCity app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and sign in to your GPSmyCity account. Next, download “Tacoma Map and Walking Tours” within the app. Your walk will appear on the Walks screen.

2. How do I view other attractions in Tacoma?
At the upper-right corner of the map above, click the “Nearby Sights” button to show or hide other sights in the city. Click a map pin to view details about a sight. To add a sight to your walk, find it in the right column of the WalkBuilder tool above and click the “+” button next to it.

3. How do I re-arrange the sight order?
In the left column of the WalkBuilder tool, drag a sight to move it up or down the list. Then click “Click here to view route map”. Repeat this process until the route meets your needs.

4. Can I add my hotel to a walking tour?
Yes. You can add your hotel as the starting point, the ending point, or both (creating a loop route). This feature is currently available only in the GPSmyCity app.

5. Can I add my own sights to a walking tour?
Yes. You can add sightss that are not in our database and include them in your walk. To do so, sign in to your GPSmyCity account on the website or use the GPSmyCity app.

6. How many sights can be included in a walking tour?
For technical reasons, the number of sights in a walking tour is currently capped at 20. This limit may be increased over time.

Walking Tours in Tacoma, Washington

Create Your Own Walk in Tacoma

Creating your own self-guided walk in Tacoma is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.

North Waterfront Walk

Set on the banks of Puget Sound, south of Seattle, Tacoma city is a picturesque place. Particularly this is true of Tacoma's Waterfront, a paved sidewalk running along Puget Sound’s Commencement Bay. Much loved by walkers, joggers or those searching for a good place to eat with a view, the Waterfront area holds a number of prominent attractions. This orientation walk will lead you to the... view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 5.7 Km or 3.5 Miles