Hidden Gem’s Guidebook
Neighborhoods
As you might have already discerned, this is a quiet residential neighborhood. So peaceful right?!, I told you;). Anyways, if you are interested in knowing where to find near by restaurants and attractions in the city, check out some suggestions I have in my guest book.
Tacoma is a city in Washington state, on the banks of Puget Sound, south of Seattle. It's known for the Museum of Glass, which has works by renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly among its exhibits. These include installations on the Chihuly Bridge of Glass. The Tacoma Art Museum has a strong Northwest regional focus. The Washington State History Museum features hands-on exhibits, plus a vast model railroad.
Pierce County
Tacoma is a city in Washington state, on the banks of Puget Sound, south of Seattle. It's known for the Museum of Glass, which has works by renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly among its exhibits. These include installations on the Chihuly Bridge of Glass. The Tacoma Art Museum has a strong Northwest regional focus. The Washington State History Museum features hands-on exhibits, plus a vast model railroad.
Guesthouse is only 12 mins to fair grounds and shops. Take 512 freeway. Lots of chains.
6 locals recommend
Puyallup
Guesthouse is only 12 mins to fair grounds and shops. Take 512 freeway. Lots of chains.
Sightseeing
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
5400 N Pearl StBest Zoo around
Museum of Glass, in the heart of downtown Tacoma, offers live glassblowing demonstrations, dynamic exhibitions, and make your own glass ...
Museum of Glass
1801 Dock StreetMuseum of Glass, in the heart of downtown Tacoma, offers live glassblowing demonstrations, dynamic exhibitions, and make your own glass ...
Nature lover, put on those hiking shoes and discover the mountain with varying trails.
607 locals recommend
Mount Rainier National Park
Nature lover, put on those hiking shoes and discover the mountain with varying trails.
Snoqualmie Falls
6501 Railroad AveMust see!
Coming this far and not going to Seattle to experience the Pike place market is really not acceptable😆
2310 locals recommend
Pike Place Market
1531 Western AveComing this far and not going to Seattle to experience the Pike place market is really not acceptable😆
LeMay - America’s Car Museum
2702 E D StVintage car museum
Washington State Fair
110 9th Ave SWDo the Puyallup Fair!
Food scene
BAR BISTRO
1718 99th St EOnly 2 mins from guest house. Delicious food and drinks. Good happy hour and dinner spot
This place never disappoints if you love Spanish food. Generous with servings. Great happy hour on Thursday( $2 tacos!).
Tacos Guaymas
1148 72nd St EThis place never disappoints if you love Spanish food. Generous with servings. Great happy hour on Thursday( $2 tacos!).
Vegetarians, Pescatarians or Clean foodies. Garden's Gourmet Salads is a health conscious, fast casual restaurant. Garden's specializes in uniquely made salads, wraps, soups and smoothies."
Garden's Gourmet Salads
1623 E 72nd StVegetarians, Pescatarians or Clean foodies. Garden's Gourmet Salads is a health conscious, fast casual restaurant. Garden's specializes in uniquely made salads, wraps, soups and smoothies."
Top of Tacoma Bar & Cafe
3529 McKinley AveUnsuspecting bar with great food!
Fancy restaurant with great views overlooking Tacoma’s skyline. Good steakhouse and some seafood options 1/2 price food and drinks for happy hour. 3-6pm and 9-close
23 locals recommend
Stanley & Seafort's
115 E 34th StFancy restaurant with great views overlooking Tacoma’s skyline. Good steakhouse and some seafood options 1/2 price food and drinks for happy hour. 3-6pm and 9-close
El Antojo | Lakewood
Street taco lovers paradise. Also good Mexican food
@ Thai Restaurant
1623 E 72nd StHelen's Donuts & Ice Cream
5601 Portland Ave EFresh donuts made daily! So many varieties.
Amazing Tea house with beautiful decors. If you fancy Tea, this is your place. They also have a really good lunch menu.
Olive Branch Cafe and Tea Room
2501 East D StreetAmazing Tea house with beautiful decors. If you fancy Tea, this is your place. They also have a really good lunch menu.
Peanut Sauce Thai Cuisine
5003 Tacoma Mall BoulevardTacoma Szechuan And Hot Pot
9701 S Tacoma WayReally good authentic Chinese food.
Good cafe for European baked goods and treats. Gluten free options available. Also a nice place to go with a friend for a coffee date. They serve wine too or you can order your coffee with some liquor lol
47 locals recommend
Corina Bakery
602 Fawcett AveGood cafe for European baked goods and treats. Gluten free options available. Also a nice place to go with a friend for a coffee date. They serve wine too or you can order your coffee with some liquor lol
Thuy's Pho
10435 Pacific Ave SPaya Thai Fish & Chips
430 E 25th StReally good fish and chips.
Lobster Shop
4015 Ruston WayGood place for Sunday brunch or dinner
Grocery/Shopping
For you grocery needs or household items.
Nearest grocery store with bakery and Deli also has a Starbucks inside too (Opposite here is also a main Starbucks).
14 locals recommend
Safeway
1624 72nd St ENearest grocery store with bakery and Deli also has a Starbucks inside too (Opposite here is also a main Starbucks).
Grocery Outlet Bargain Market
1410 E 72nd StClosest location from Guesthouse. However there is another on E 38th Street In Tacoma.
6 locals recommend
Costco Wholesale
1201 39th Ave SWClosest location from Guesthouse. However there is another on E 38th Street In Tacoma.
Dollar Tree
1415 E 72nd StFast food Restaurants
Wendy's
10619 SE Carr RdBurger King
1420 E 72nd StTaco Bell
1404 E 72nd StMcDonald's
10909 Portland Ave E2 mins from guesthouse
Beach
Visit Point Defiance, do the 5 mile drive and stop at Owen’s beach. You won’t be disappointed
Owen Beach
5605 Owen Beach RoadCoffee Cafe
Beware Coffee
Best Coffee in town!