Culture Hub
The city’s many districts abound with culture. Stroll the museum district where you can explore art, glass and history. Wander among the eclectic mix of upbeat restaurants and music venues on Sixth Avenue. Shop the unique boutiques in the historic Proctor and Stadium districts, which bustle with foot traffic. Rooted in the arts, Tacoma is the place to be.
Tacoma’s dedication to a vibrant art and cultural sector is part of the makeup of the city itself, and is supported in part by Tacoma Creates. Tacoma Creates supports public programming throughout the city, including all ages, drawing visitors, as well as the community. Find out about dozens of local cultural organizations – both large and small, and all unique to Tacoma – on the Tacoma Creates website and the Tacoma Creates Events Calendar.
Every October, Tacoma Arts Month invites exploration of the city's creative landscape, culminating in the popular Kaleidoscope Opening Celebration and the Tacoma Studio Tour which brings out the public directly to artist studios!
Stunning waterfront
Tacoma is ideally situated along the saltwater banks of Puget Sound. Boasting stunning natural surroundings, you don’t need to pack hiking boots to enjoy the mesmerizing outdoors. Explore the parks, gardens and wildlife that make Tacoma a nature wonderland. Or just enjoy the view on one of the many waterfront restaurants. The nature in Tacoma extends beyond just land. Comb the beaches of the water’s edge and test the open waters in a kayak or boat. Come experience Tacoma’s nature—rain or shine. There’s plenty for you do to, both indoors and out.
