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Tacoma on a Budget: Art, Beer, and Burgers

Experience the charm of Tacoma without breaking the bank!

21 June 2023

Tacoma offers a range of budget-friendly activities, from exploring the city's art museums and galleries to hiking in scenic parks. Visitors can also enjoy the city's trendy food and drink scene, sampling local craft beer and food truck fare. Budget-friendly accommodation options including hostels and budget hotels are available.

Travel plan

• Check into the budget-friendly Hotel Murano 4.3
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  Hotel Murano

  4.3 (1809)

  1320 Broadway, Tacoma, WA 98402, USA

  Lodging,Point of interest

  Stylish hotel with a spa, a hip lobby bar & an upscale restaurant displaying glass art throughout.

  provenancehotels.com

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  , located in the heart of downtown Tacoma.
• Start the day off by exploring the charming neighborhood of Proctor District
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  Proctor District

  Proctor District, Tacoma, WA, USA

  Neighborhood,Political

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• Visit Point Defiance Park and Zoo 4.5
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  Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium

  4.5 (12767)

  5400 N Pearl St, Tacoma, WA 98407, USA

  Zoo,Aquarium

  Zoo & aquarium with nearly 300 species, including tigers, meerkats & a landmark red wolf habitat.

  pdza.org

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  where you can see a stunning view of Puget Sound and play with sea animals.
• For dinner, head to the iconic Red Wagon Burger 4.5
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  Red Wagon Burger Tacoma

  4.5 (863) • $$

  2315 N Pearl St, Tacoma, WA 98406, USA

  Restaurant,Food

  redwagon-tacoma.menu11.com

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  for a classic burger and fries.

• Explore the Tacoma Art Museum 4.6
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  Tacoma Art Museum

  4.6 (1205)

  1701 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402, USA

  Art gallery,Tourist attraction

  Exhibits feature Dale Chihuly glass works, European Impressionism, Japanese prints & American art.

  tacomaartmuseum.org

  Learn more
  and enjoy inspiring art collections.
• Have a late lunch at Rhein Haus Tacoma, with their 30 beer taps and delicious German food.
• Explore the boutiques and art galleries in the trendy 6th Avenue District.
• End the night with a few drinks at Parkway Tavern 4.7
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  Parkway Tavern

  4.7 (1156) • $$

  313 N I St #1, Tacoma, WA 98403, USA

  Bar,Restaurant

  Local watering hole featuring craft beers & bar bites in wood-paneled quarters with a fireplace.

  parkwaytavern.com

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  that has a vast selection of beers.

• Take a ferry to Anderson Island 4.6
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  Anderson Island

  4.6 (67)

  Anderson Island, WA 98303, USA

  Natural feature,Establishment

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  for a day trip of hiking or kayaking.
• Have dinner at Elemental Pizza 4.2
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  Elemental Pizza

  4.2 (353) • $$

  1702 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402, USA

  Restaurant,Food

  elementalpizza.com

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  , where they make an out-of-this-world pizza using local ingredients.
• Catch a sunset over the Tacoma Narrows Bridge 4.4
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  Tacoma Narrows Bridge

  4.4 (853)

  Tacoma Narrows Bridge, Washington 98335, USA

  Tourist attraction,Point of interest

  Two suspension bridges over Puget Sound serving as a link between Tacoma & the Kitsap Peninsula.

  wsdot.wa.gov

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  , followed by a walk along Ruston Way waterfront.

• Visit the Museum of Glass 4.5
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  Museum of Glass

  4.5 (3336)

  1801 Dock St, Tacoma, WA 98402, USA

  Tourist attraction,Museum

  Diverse indoor & outdoor glass-art exhibits plus a cone-shaped studio with working artists.

  museumofglass.org

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  where you can watch world-renowned glass artists create breathtaking pieces.
• Head to Taco Street 4.6
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  Taco Street

  4.6 (258)

  5101 Yacht Club Rd, Tacoma, WA 98407, USA

  Restaurant,Food

  tacostreetfood.com

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  for a fantastic Mexican meal with a delicious margarita.
• Visit the Washington State History Museum 4.6
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  Washington State History Museum

  4.6 (1191)

  1911 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402, USA

  Tourist attraction,Museum

  Museum exploring Washington state's history through high-tech exhibits such as a big model railroad.

  washingtonhistory.org

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  and learn about the state's history.
• Bar hop around Downtown Tacoma, from Dystopian State Brewing Company 4
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  Dystopian State Brewing Co.

  4 (297)

  611 S Baker St, Tacoma, WA 98402, USA

  Food,Point of interest

  dystopianstate.com

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  to The Mix 4.5
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  The Mix

  4.5 (600) • $

  635 St Helens Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402, USA

  Bar,Point of interest

  Gay bar & nightclub featuring karaoke, music videos, DJ dance parties & drag queen shows.

  themixtacoma.com

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• Check out the iconic Tacoma Dome 4.1
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  Tacoma Dome

  4.1 (6239)

  2727 E D St, Tacoma, WA 98421, USA

  Point of interest,Establishment

  tacomadome.org

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  , which has been hosting concerts and events since 1983.
• Have a meaningful conversation and great coffee at Manifesto Coffee 4.7
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  Manifesto Coffee

  4.7 (408) • $

  1003 S 11th St, Tacoma, WA 98405, USA

  Cafe,Store

  manifestocoffeeroasters.com

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• Finish the day by visiting the LeMay – America's Car Museum to see classic automobile collections from all over the world.
• Enjoy your 5-day stay in Tacoma!