Tacoma Visitors Guide 2009

WHAT TO DO [ATTRACTIONS] ATTRACTIONS Chihuly Bridge of Glass Chihuly.com/ BridgeOfGlass The Chihuly Bridge of Glass is Tacoma’s stunning link to the Thea Foss Waterway and the Museum of Glass. This 500-foot pedestrian bridge holds three spectacular Chihuly glass art installations. Mount Rainier Scenic Railroad Hwy 7 Elbe, WA 98355 [360] 492–5588 [888] 783–2611 MRSR.com Take a historic steam locomotive train trip through peaceful picturesque Mount Rainier foothills. Mineral, WA it’s closer than you think! Northwest Trek Wildlife Park [p. 43] 11610 Trek Dr E Eatonville, WA 98328 [360] 832–6117 NWTrek.org Discover moose, elk, bison and other native northwest wildlife on a naturalist-guided tram tour through the park’s freeroaming area. Fun for the whole family! Point Defiance Zoo + Aquarium [p. 43] 5400 N Pearl St Tacoma, WA 98407 [253] 591–5337 PDZA.org Explore the only combined zoo and aquarium in the Northwest. See walrus and wolves, penguins and polar bears, and sharks and tigers. Visit Web site for hours of operation. Port of Tacoma One Sitcum Way Tacoma, WA 98401 [253] 383–5841 PortOfTacoma.com An international port that is a major economic engine for our region. More than 43,000 jobs in Pierce County are connected to the Port’s activities. Visit our Observation Tower! Puyallup Fair + Events Center [p. 44] 110 9th Ave SW Puyallup, WA 98371 [253] 845–1771 TheFair.com Do the Puyallup! Diverse year-round events you don’t want to miss, including the Northwest’s famous Puyallup Fair in September and Spring Fair in April. The original Northwest meeting place. TRAVELTACOMA.COM 2009-2010 | 43 travel planner WHAT TO DO [ATTRACTIONS] tacoma regional travel planner http://www.chihuly.com/bridgeofglass/ http://www.PDZA.org http://pdza.org http://pdza.org http://www.PortOfTacoma.com http://www.MRSR.com http://www.TheFair.com http://www.NWTrek.org http://nwtrek.org http://nwtrek.org 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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