It’s the season of gratitude, and with Thanksgiving approaching, we're feeling extra thankful for Pierce County. While our list of what fills us with appreciation might surprise you, we're fairly certain it'll inspire you even more. 1. Being a Glass Art Mecca Glass art guru Dale Chihuly is from…
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The Pacific Northwest is famous for its iconic features: gorgeous scenery, world-class coffee, sasquatch (famously camera-shy), high-fashion flannel, no umbrellas in sight, and of course, endless rainy days. And, while some of these stereotypes are truer than others, we do see quite a bit of rain…
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When you think of fall, no doubt the first food you think of is pumpkin. Dare we say it? We are living in a world saturated with pumpkin! If you're visiting the South Sound this autumn, don't forget that Washington is the largest apple-producing state in the country. Time to embrace the underdog of…
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Look...we all need something to look forward to between Oktoberfest and Thanksgiving, so that's why they invented Halloween*. It's a holiday where we take a break from internal existential terror, and instead scare ourselves with the kinds of terrors that have names: ghosts, werewolves, and…
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If Tacoma’s art scene were a Crayola crayon box, it would be the Mega size with an impressive range of colors to say the least. We have museums with something for truly everyone, an exciting local arts scene, a rich history of Native American arts, and a legacy of world-famous artists. Here’s your…
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October in the South Sound brings the start of a cozy drizzle, lots of stunning fall foliage, mouthwatering farm-to-table autumnal harvest, and of course, a host of Halloween hoopla to enjoy! But where to start, you might ask? If you’re fortunate enough to find yourself in Pierce County for the fun…
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The city of Tacoma takes beer seriously! So seriously, in fact, that we have our own brewery district just south of downtown. If you weren't in town for Brew Five Three last month, we've put together our own collection of Tacoma brewery favorites for you to explore anytime. So don your flannel or…
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Fall in the Pacific Northwest officially kicks off at the end of September along with all the pumpkin-spiced, costume-donning, candy-scarfing, apple-picking, and slasher-watching fun of the season. But, if you’re a true fellow fall fanatic, you know there’s nothing like the first sight of reds…
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August gives us some of the sunniest, most gorgeous days of the whole summer...and some of the hottest. Given Pierce County’s mild temperatures almost year round, air conditioning isn’t a given anywhere. Beat the heat and stay cool this August in Pierce County by diving into a body of water—or a tub…
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Pierce County is central to all Pacific Northwest splendor. Seas, skies, mountains, and wildlife encircle picturesque cities and small towns—perfect for the outdoor enthusiast in us all. If you’re seeking some natural beauty this summer, look towards the skies and catch a glimpse of over 500 bird…
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