Tacoma Visitors Guide 2009

iconic spots [TACOMA DOME] You can’t miss the TACOMA DOME—one of the largest wood-domed venues in the world [15 stories tall]! Visible from Interstate-5, this Tacoma icon is home to major concerts, sporting events, trade shows and more. Legendary David Bowie was the first major performer to set foot on the stage in 1983. Today performances range from big name headliners to nationally recognized Dinosaur exhibits. The Dome also offers parking for Tacoma visitors and is a convenient stop on the Tacoma Link Light Rail. [FREIGHTHOUSE SQUARE] Explore FREIGHTHOUSE SQUARE, a three-block public market inside a historic railroad warehouse. A Tacoma hidden gem— Freighthouse Square is a fun and vibrant shopping and dining experience for the entire family. Discover more than 35 specialty shops with hand-crafted and Fair Trade items, two art galleries, and the only licensed Lego® display and education center on the West Coast. Also a stop on the Tacoma Link Light Rail. ride the link The Tacoma Link Light Rail—the FREE downtown train service—is a great way to see the city! Just hop on and off. It operates year round, and trains arrive at stations about every 10 minutes. Enjoy FREE parking at the Tacoma Dome Station. HOP ON + OFF AT THESE 5 STOPS 1. Dome District 2. 25th Street 3. Union Station 4. Convention Center 5. Theatre District 10 | TRAVELTACOMA.COM 2009-2010 PHOTOGRAPH CHENEY STADIUM COURTESY OF TACOMA RAINIERS PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL | FREIGHTHOUSE SQUARE BY ALESSANDRA HAYDEN DISCOVER [TACOMA] [CHENEY STADIUM] Enjoy America’s favorite pasttime at CHENEY STADIUM—home of the TACOMA RAINIERS—the professional baseball and farm team for the Seattle Mariners. From April to September, catch one of 72 home games and meet Rhubarb, the famous Rainiers’ mascot. Friday nights are spectacular with a grand fireworks show! And who knows, you might run into the Rainiers famous co-owner, Nick Lachey. If you’re in town during the off-season, attend events from car shows to concerts hosted at the Stadium. http://www.TRAVELTACOMA.COM

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Tacoma Visitors Guide 2009 Contents Unique Finds Caught on Camera Tacoma Puyallup Fife Gig Harbor Lakewood Waterfront Getaways Mountain Getaways Mount Ranier Festivals + Events Cinema + Theatre Art Scene Nature [Water + Land] Outdoor Adventure Golf Food [Wine + Beer] Peaceful Escape Travel Planner Where to Stay / What to Do Attractions Dining + Nightlife Who to Call Recreation Shops + Spas Where to Go Services Visitor Information Tours + Transportation Maps Travel Green Child's Play

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