Tacoma Visitors Guide 2009

WHERE TO GO [DINING + NIGHTLIFE] WHAT TO DO [RECREATION] WATERFRONT Duke’s Chowder House 3327 Ruston Way Tacoma, WA 98402 [253] 752–5444 DukesChowderHouse.com Duke’s Chowder Houses has a casual, unpretentious atmosphere where comfort, cold beer, tasty cocktails and scrumptious food all come together. Award–winning clam chowder is 100 percent natural. Katie Downs Waterfront Tavern + Eatery [p. 48] 3211 Ruston Way Tacoma, WA 98402 [253] 756–0771 KatieDowns.com Casual waterfront tavern. Specializing in pizza, Northwest seafood and beer on tap. Sit inside or on the outdoor patio. Must be 21. Lobster Shop on Ruston Way 4015 Ruston Way Tacoma, WA 98402 [253] 759–2165 LobsterShop.com Nantucket-like waterfront, seafood dining destination. Serving the South Sound for 30 years. Fresh food. Great views. Woody’s on the Water 1715 Dock St Tacoma, WA 98402 [253] 272–1433 WoodysTacoma.com Enjoy fresh seafood, steak and cocktails at our waterfront restaurant and bar in Tacoma. Our outdoor waterfront patio dining, mouthwatering menu items, and casual atmosphere are what set us apart. WINE BAR Stina’s Cellars 2211 70th Ave W University Place, WA 98466 [253] 227–9748 StinasCellars.com Award-winning boutique winery with tasting room in University Place. We produce small lots of high-quality, affordable wines. Call for hours or for appointment. DINING REVIEWS South Sound Eats SouthSoundEats.com Food, wine, beer, sense of place: Your inside scoop on the best restaurants, wine bars and pubs in the region. RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES GOLF Chambers Bay Golf Course [p. 28] 6320 Grandview Dr W University Place, WA 98467 on the NE corner of Mount Rainier National Park. Crystal serves up breathtaking views of Mount Rainier during both winter and summer. Fife Swim Center 5410 20th St E Fife, WA 98424 [253] 922–7665 CityOfFife.org The Fife Swim Center is a state-of-the-art saltwater system. Ideal for swimmers, visitors and tourists, families and young children. Metro Parks Tacoma 4702 S 19th St Tacoma, WA 98405 [253] 305–1022 MetroParksTacoma.org Parks, historic attractions, gardens, boating and golf. Get active; have fun. Mount Rainier National Park 55210 238th Ave E Ashford, WA 98304 [360] 569–2211 NPS.Gov/MORA Enjoy 378 square miles of magnificent wilderness surrounding Washington State’s highest volcanic peak. Point Defiance Park 5400 N Pearl St Tacoma, WA 98407 MetroParksTacoma.org This 702-acre jewel is home to the acclaimed Point Defiance Zoo + Aquarium, Fort Nisqually Living History Museum, formal gardens, forested hiking trails, marina with boat rentals and launch facilities. Stewart Heights Pool + Park 402 E 56th St Tacoma, WA 98402 [253] 573–2532 MetroParksTacoma.org Stewart Heights is a fun family spot, featuring a 160-foot water slide, lazy river, zero-depth entry, bubble pool, water play features, tumble buckets and water basketball. Whittaker Mountaineering 30027 SR 706 E Ashford, WA 98304 [800] 238–5756 [800] 238–5756 Whittaker Mountaineering.com Whittaker Mountaineering is the place to find everything you need for your mountaineering adventure. Shop online, by phone or visit the shop at Rainier basecamp in Ashford. SPECTATOR SPORTS Emerald Downs Racetrack 2300 Emerald Downs Dr Auburn, WA 98001 [253] 288–7000 [888] 931–8400 EmeraldDowns.com Northwest’s finest thoroughbred racing and banquet facility. Bring the family! Lunch and dinner available. Tacoma Rainiers Professional Baseball Club 2502 S Tyler St Tacoma, WA 98405 [253] 752–7707 [800] 281–3834 TacomaRainiers.com The Rainiers play 72 home games at outdoor Cheney Stadium from April to September. Great location for group outings and picnics. Great Friday night fireworks show ! Meadow Park Golf Course 7108 Lakewood Dr W Tacoma, WA 98467 [253] 473–3033 MetroParksTacoma.org Meadow Park offers 27 tree-lined holes of golf with 32 driving range hitting areas. OUTDOOR RECREATION Crystal Mountain 33914 Crystal Mtn Blvd Crystal Mountain, WA 98022 [360] 663–2265 [888] 754–6199 SkiCrystal.com [p. 28] Crystal Mountain is Washington’s largest and premier ski destination. Situated TRAVELTACOMA.COM 2009-2010 | 49 travel planner [253] 460–4653 [877] 295–4657 ChambersBayGolf.com Welcome to Chambers Bay Pure Links Golf on the shores of Puget Sound. Providing Washington’s only true Links golf experience, as well as intimate dining and large catered events. WHAT TO DO [RECREATION] tacoma regional travel planner http://www.WoodysTacoma.com http://www.DukesChowderHouse.com http://www.EmeraldDowns.com http://www.ChambersBayGolf.com http://www.CityOfFife.org http://www.MetroParksTacoma.org http://www.TacomaRainiers.com http://www.StinasCellars.com http://www.MetroParksTacoma.org http://www.KatieDowns.com http://www.MetroParksTacoma.org http://www.whittakermountaineering.com/ http://www.NPS.Gov/MORA http://www.SouthSoundEats.com http://www.LobsterShop.com http://www.SkiCrystal.com http://www.MetroParksTacoma.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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