Tacoma
Spending a Weekend in Tacoma
Located 33 miles south of Seattle, Tacoma is a dynamic waterfront city whose art museums, outdoor recreation and brewery scene have turned it into a thriving Washington destination. In 2019 the city completed a major transformation — converting its former smelter site into a stunning waterfront park at Dune Peninsula. Tacoma’s waterfront walks alone are…
Read MoreVirtual Tours to Take Through Washington State
While Washington begins to reopen in some areas, not everyone feels quite ready to be out and about just yet. Here are some fun ideas you can explore from home now, and add to your list to visit in person when the time is right. Harbor WildWatch Gig Harbor’s Harbor WildWatch has new marine life…
Read MoreMichael Weldon Photography Talking Tacoma, Sandwiches and more
In this episode our host MacKenzie Passegger has a wide ranging conversation with Mike of Michael Weldon Photography. Episode is full of all sorts of love for Tacoma!
Read MoreVisiting Tacoma’s Brewery District
With spring rapidly approaching and sunny weekends right around the corner, my mind is already trending towards brighter days. Those days that make living in Washington State so worth the gloomy months. As the sun reappears to dry out our soggy backyard fire pits, springtime in the Pacific Northwest is all about getting outside and…
Read MoreSpend the Day Eating Mac & Cheese and Gourmet Cheeseburgers at Beecher’s Cheese For All
If you’re a cheese lover, raise your hand! Who are we kidding — we’d venture to say that the majority of our readers are just as in love with cheese as we are. But, just in case you’re not, Beecher’s Handmade Cheese, a local favorite, might just change your mind with their Beecher’s Cheese For…
Read MoreVisiting Tacoma’s Point Ruston
Point Ruston and the surrounding waterfront have come a long way from a place of mills, boatyards, warehouses and an infamous copper smelting plant. As a child I’d beg my mom to drive under the looming smelter tower via a 325-foot tunnel that had such a curve before the north entrance, drivers were directed to…
Read MoreVisiting Tacoma’s Proctor District
As the 20th century approached in the city of Tacoma, Washington, industry, and more importantly, money, began flowing into the city. With much of the downtown land being dominated by the railroad companies, newcomers were forced outwards, into the forests that encircled “New Tacoma.” One young investor was Allen C. Mason. Mr. Mason began buying…
Read MoreBluebeard Coffee Roasters Tacoma, Washington Day 6 of the 100 Cups of Coffee in 100 Days Project
On The Ave. The 6th Avenue District in Tacoma is full of interesting places to eat and shop. Bluebeard Coffee Roasters is a popular location for people looking for their caffeine fix on the go or to sit and chat or get some work done. When I visited Bluebeard, it was a full house. Early…
Read MoreFishy Fun At The 2018 Browns Point Salmon Bake
Tucked back in a corner of NE Tacoma, the community of Browns Point doesn’t usually draw much outside attention. But this quiet and friendly community opened its arms to hundreds of visitors on August 4-5, 2018 when they hosted the traditional Browns Point Salmon Bake, now running consecutively for 72 years! Not Just About Fish…
Read MoreTaste of Tacoma 2018: Food, Festivities, and A Whole Lot of Fun!
Written by Ella Lucente, Photo Attribution: Alex Larson Ahh yes, the summer is finally here! School is out (well…for most at least), the sun is actually shining, and people are eager to get outside. The 32nd Taste of Tacoma, hosted by the Emerald Queen Casino, knows how to welcome the summer sun: with music, food…
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