Tacoma Visitors Guide 2009

ROADSIDE DISTRACTIONS [UNIQUE FINDS] [1] World famous Bob’s Java Jive [Tacoma]. This giant coffee-pot shaped bar, now a registered historical site, has been a popular movie backdrop. See it in the film “Say Anything.” there’s only 1 Pierce County [2] Thornewood Castle Inn + Gardens [Lakewood]. Ranked No. 1 Spookiest Bed + Breakfast in the U.S. by BedandBreakfast. com. This 22-bedroom castle was the movie set for “Rose Red.” Now a B+B, visitors can stay overnight. Teddy Roosevelt did! H ome of the sensationally crunchy Almond Roca and the original Dockyard Derby Dames roller derby league. Designated bocce ball courts in city parks. Seasonal sidewalk chalk competitions. The largest Pacific Rim Bonsai collection in Washington State. These are the things that set Pierce County apart from other destinations [not to mention its ideal location between the ocean and the mountains]. AND on top of all of this, we've got fun and quirky covered. Tacoma Karpeles Manuscript Museum Rain.org/~Karpeles [3] Stadium High School [Tacoma]. Originally built as a hotel in 1893 by the Northern Pacific Railroad. Today this high school is wellknown for its movie debut in “10 Things I Hate About You.” [4] Tacoma Narrows Bridge. The BOB’S JAVA JIVE fifth largest suspension bridge in the world. The previous bridge, nicknamed “Galloping Gertie,” collapsed in 1940. [5] Tollbooth Gallery [Tacoma]. The world’s smallest gallery dedicated exclusively to experimental video and fine arts. The Tollbooth was once a TV-Tacoma information kiosk. PHOTOGRAPH STADIUM HIGH SCHOOL [TOP] BY COLIN GRIGSON The world’s largest library of important manuscripts and documents. See the original U.S. Bill of Rights, "The Wedding March" manuscript, Webster's Dictionary, and over a million more stellar/nerdy finds. Paddy Coyne’s Irish Pub PaddyCoynes.net Located in the historic Hotel Olympus [said to be haunted]. Check out Paddy’s back bar, which came all the way from France, handcrafted by Franciscan monks in 1897. THORNEWOOD CASTLE SHARE YOUR FAVORITE ROADSIDE DISTRACTION. Pierce County Fun Fact Reads: TravelTacoma.com; City of Tacoma.org; WSDOT.WA.gov Email your favorite Pierce County roadside distraction to the Tacoma Regional CVB at: bridget@traveltacoma.com. TRAVELTACOMA.COM 2009-2010 | 05 DISCOVER [UNIQUE FINDS] http://www.rain.org/~karpeles/ http://www.PaddyCoynes.net http://www.TravelTacoma.com http://www.cityoftacoma.org http://WSDOT.WA.gov 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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