Tacoma Visitors Guide 2009

WHAT TO DO [ATTRACTIONS] Windmill Gardens 5823 160th Ave E Sumner, WA 98390 [253] 863–5843 [800] 628–6516 WindmillGarden.com Windmill Gardens is a retail village of unique shops and a bistro. Discover the Destination Garden Center with beautiful gardens and grounds. MUSEUMS Children’s Museum of Tacoma [p. 45] 936 Broadway Tacoma, WA 98402 [253] 627–6031 ChildrensMuseumOf Tacoma.org The Children’s Museum of Tacoma features hands-on exhibits and an art studio perfect for children ages birth through eight and their adults. DuPont Historical Museum 207 Barksdale Ave DuPont, WA 98327 [253] 964–2399 DuPontMuseum.com Visit the DuPont Historical Museum, located in the Historic Village, showcasing the history of DuPont and the diverse people who have lived there. Fort Nisqually Living History Museum 5400 N Pearl St, #11 Tacoma, WA 98407 [253] 591–5339 FortNisqually.org Fort Nisqually is now a living history museum where volunteers and staff, in period clothing, demonstrate the crafts of the 19th century and engage visitors in historic dialogue of those times. Foss Waterway Seaport 2602 N Proctor, Ste 202 Tacoma, WA 98405 [253] 272–2750 FossWaterwaySeaport.org Learn about and discover Tacoma’s working waterfront history through exhibits and handson activities. Hands On Children’s Museum [p. 45] 106 11th Ave SW Olympia, WA 98501 [360] 956–0818 HOCM.org The Hands On Children’s Museum in Olympia stimulates curiosity, creativity and learning through fun, interactive exhibits and programs for children, families and school groups. It’s worth the trip! LeMay—America’s Car Museum 325 152nd St E Tacoma, WA 98445 [253] 779–8490 [877] 902–8490 LeMayMuseum.org See more than 300 classic, modern and specialty automobiles, plus trucks and motorcycles. Almost every year and brand sold in America during the 20th century is represented. Museum of Glass 1801 Dock St [p. 46] Tacoma, WA 98402 [253] 284–4750 [866] 468–7386 MuseumOfGlass.org Hot glass, cool art! At the Museum of Glass, watch artists work with molten glass in the Hot Shop. Visit the galleries, create your own art. Browse the gift shop. Pioneer Farm Museum + Ohop Indian Village 7716 Ohop Vly Rd Eatonville, WA 98328 [360] 832–6300 PioneerFarmMuseum.org Guided, living history “hands on” tour of 1880 pioneer life. Seasonal: Experience the Coastal Salish Native American Seasons Tour. Shanaman Sports Museum of Tacoma–Pierce County 2727 East D St Tacoma, WA 98402 [253] 627–5857 TacomaSports Museum.com The history of local sports recreated through visual displays, written descriptions and a narrated video highlighting famous sports moments. Tacoma Art Museum 1701 Pacific Ave [p. 46] Tacoma, WA 98402 [253] 272–4258 TacomaArtMuseum.org The museum collects and displays the work of NW artists, including the premier Dale Chihuly collection, imaginatively paired with nationally travelling exhibitions. Tacoma Historical Society 747 Broadway Tacoma, WA 98402 [253] 472–3738 TacomaHistory.org The Tacoma Historical Society is a volunteersupported nonprofit organization, incorporated in the state of Washington. TRAVELTACOMA.COM 2009-2010 | 45 travel planner WHAT TO DO [ATTRACTIONS] tacoma regional travel planner http://www.TacomaArtMuseum.org http://www.LeMayMuseum.org http://www.FortNisqually.org http://www.WindmillGarden.com http://www.tacomasportsmuseum.com/ http://www.PioneerFarmMuseum.org http://www.TacomaHistory.org http://www.MuseumOfGlass.org http://www.FossWaterwaySeaport.org http://www.childrensmuseumoftacoma.org/ http://www.childrensmuseumoftacoma.org http://www.HOCM.org http://www.childrensmuseumoftacoma.org/ http://www.hocm.org http://www.DuPontMuseum.com http://www.hocm.org http://www.visitolympia.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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