Tacoma Visitors Guide 2009

FIRST-RATE GOLF plan your trip [lakewood lodging: 40–41] lakes to links F PHOTOGRAPH TOP BY JON GRAEF | MIDWAY BY IRENE RUSSO | NIGHTFALL BY DEAN LAPIN ive scenic lakes. Three prime golf courses. Patriotism high. It’s no wonder Lakewood is gateway to the 2010 US Amateur and 2015 US Open. Next to Tacoma and a short road trip away to Mount Rainier. Behold gardens, history, theater and more! Customize your itinerary at TravelTacoma.com. Check out local happenings at Lakewood—WA.com. [MIDWAY] Start your visit at the VISITOR CENTER i to plan your trip in Lakewood. Enjoy a diverse mix of shops and restaurants at the popular LAKEWOOD TOWNE CENTER [1]. Brush up on history and encounter the prehistoric past at the LAKEWOOD HISTORY MUSEUM [2]. Take a scenic stroll through the historic, 10-acre LAKEWOLD GARDENS [3], a gardener’s paradise! [NIGHTFALL] [DAYBREAK] Check into one of the high-value lodging facilities. After dinner, take a relaxing walk through one of the many lakeside PARKS [4] with scenic views or take your dog for a walk at FORT STEILACOOM DOG PARK AND PLAYGROUND. Catch an intimate performance at the LAKEWOOD PLAYHOUSE [5] from September through June. Call ahead for show times and tickets. Wake up to adventure! Rent a boat, jet ski or spend the day swimming at one of two public parks on American Lake. Test your speed at the indoor GRAND PRIX MOTOR RACEWAY [6]. Grab a tasty bite to eat and unwind over a game of pure links golf at CHAMBERS BAY [7]. For a quirkier game, try Frisbee Golf [FROLF] at Fort Steilacoom Golf Course. Discs required. GETTING THERE: FROM TACOMA, TAKE I-5 SOUTH TO LAKEWOOD. TAKE LAKEWOOD EXITS 123, 124, 125, 127, 128 + 129. MAPS: P. 58–59, 61, 63; TRAVELTACOMA.COM TRAVELTACOMA.COM 2009-2010 | 17 ITINERARY [LAKEWOOD] lakewood AY TO GATEW BAY BERS C H AM URSE O L F CO G PEN] 5 US O [201 http://www.TravelTacoma.com http://www.lakewood-wa.com http://www.TRAVELTACOMA.COM 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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