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Tacoma, the third largest city in the State of Washington is in the midst of one of the most scenic locations in the Northwest. The view of the Cascade mountain range and Mt. Rainier to the east, the Olympic Mountain Range to the west and a sweeping view of Commence Bay, Vashon Island and Brown's Point to the north leaves little to be desired. Once called the "City of Destiny" in the late 1800's when it became the western terminus of the first railroad to reach the Northwest, Tacoma, now a century later is still living up to it's name. The past few years have seen a major downtown restoration effort, a thriving theater district and an infusion of art galleries, boutiques, restaurants and museums. |
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modern metropolis, Tacoma is really a city of neighborhoods and historic districts. Each district has a distinctly different flavor, often as a result of the various ethnic or economic groups that first settled there. |
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| If you are
looking for antiques, be sure to stroll through Antique Row, next to the theater district
on Broadway. For waterfront dining, take a stroll
along Ruston Way near Old Town. For a pleasant, relaxing Sunday afternoon picnic,
choose from among the many parks located within the city. o Tacoma has many Business Districts, some of them Historical Districts, and numerous shopping malls located in all areas of the city. No matter where you are in Tacoma, you'll find shopping and entertainment just a few minutes away. |
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For additional
information visit the City of Tacoma
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Tacoma Business Districts
| 6th Avenue | Dome District | Down Town | Fernhill |
| Lincoln | McKinley | Oakland/Madrona | Old Town |
| Portland Avenue | Proctor | South Tacoma | Stadium District |
| Upper Tacoma | West Tacoma |
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Many of you have seen this building, at the juncture of Broadway, Ninth Street and St. Helens Avenue, in many movies filmed in Tacoma over the past decade. Located to the left and outside of the picture is the 742 seat Historic Rialto Theater, and to the right the 1186 seat Pantages Theater. Immediately adjacent to the Pantages is the Broadway Center for the performing Arts and Looking up Broadway to the right is the area known as Antique Row. |
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| This Photograph was taken from McKinley Hill looking north. To the left is downtown Tacoma. Slightly to left of center is the Foss waterway, formally known as City waterway. The rest of the picture encompasses the industrial area known locally as the Tideflats. To the right is the Tacoma Dome. In the background is Commencement Bay with Browns Point and Vashon Island on the horizon. Click on the image for a larger picture, sit back, relax, and enjoy the view as it scrolls by. Close the window to return. |
Looking north on Pacific Avenue at 21st Street toward the heart of downtown Tacoma, just North of the Dome Historical District, shows a portion of downtown that has been in the process of being renovated over the past several years. There are many unique shops and boutiques in the four blocks to the left. To the right is the Tacoma Art Museum and slightly beyond, Union Station. To the east of Union Station on Dock Street is the new Museum of Glass. Located behind the Harmon Building is the downtown campus of the University of Washington, Tacoma branch. |
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