Tacoma Visitors Guide 2009

[ITINERARIES] 08 13 15 16 17 18 19 20 tacoma puyallup fife gig harbor lakewood waterfront getaways mountain gateways mount rainier [ON THE COVER] 25 26 30 art scene nature [water + land] food [wine + brew] [a convenient stop + stay from Interstate-5] MILES FROM TACOMA TO Sea-Tac International Airport: 18 miles Seattle: 36 miles Portland, OR: 142 miles Vancouver, BC: 174 miles [FEATURES] 24 27 29 33 63 64 cinema + theatre outdoor adventure golf peaceful escape travel green child’s play FORECAST AVERAGE TEMPERATURES Summer: 70-80º Winter: 40-50º Spring + Fall: 55-65º THE OFFICIAL VISITOR GUIDE OF PUBLISHED BY [TRAVEL PLANNER] 35 37 43 49 50 47 51 55 57 travel planner where to stay what to do attractions recreation shops + spas where to go dining + nightlife who to call services visitor information tours + transportation Tacoma Regional CVB | PO Box 1754 | Tacoma, WA 98401-1754 | [800] 272–2662 | [253] 627–2836 | www.TravelTacoma.com. ON THE COVER: Museum of Glass Hot Shop [cone] by Andrew Sternard; Chihuly Bridge of Glass art by Andrew Sternard; Skiiing at Crystal Mountain by J. Rayne; Sunset dinner at Crystal Mountain by J. Caven. PUBLISHED BY: Advantage Publishing, LLC | PO Box 489 | DuPont, WA 98327 | [253] 229–8825. Publisher, Tom Webster; Advertising Design, Mike Valdivia. ©2009 Advantage Publishing, LLC. All Rights Reserved. The Tacoma Regional Visitor Guide is published by the Tacoma Regional Convention + Visitor Bureau and Advantage Publishing, LLC. Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy of the information contained in this publication. However, neither the CVB nor Advantage Publishing assume responsibility for omission, errors or changes in the material. Corrections are welcome. ©2009 by the Tacoma Regional Convention + Visitor Bureau. No portion of this publication may be reproduced without express written permission of the Tacoma Regional Convention + Visitor Bureau. [ALSO IN THIS GUIDE] 05 07 22 58 unique finds caught on camera festivals + events maps PRINTED ON 10 PERCENT POST CONSUMER RECYCLED PAPER ♺ TRAVELTACOMA.COM 2009-2010 | 03 DISCOVER [WHAT’S INSIDE] LOCATION! LOCATION! what’s inside 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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