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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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)

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Sight description based on Wikipedia.

Sight description based on Wikipedia.

8) Washington State History Research Center

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9) First Church of Christ Scientist

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Sight description based on Wikipedia.

10) Wright Park Arboretum (must see)

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Sight description based on Wikipedia.

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