amenities include european style breakfast with fresh ground coffee, and a garden courtyard. 5 miles from the museum of glass, downtown. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. this victorian era b&b (in north slope historic district) is 1 mile from the tacoma chinese garden and reconciliation park, and 2. the rooms, decorated in floral prints and white lace, have en suite bathrooms, free wifi and tvs with dvd players; some have stuffed chairs, writing desks and kitchenettes. an opulent style suite features a fireplace, bold antiques and a decorative hand painted ceiling Seattle-Tacoma International Airport 31 min
LeMay - America’s Car Museum (11 min) 4-story museum on an 8-acre campus displays cars, trucks & motorcycles in historic & tech exhibits. Children's Museum of Tacoma (7 min) Museum with 5 playscapes offering hands-on exploration designed to entertain & educate children. Tacoma Narrows Bridge (9 min) Two suspension bridges over Puget Sound serving as a link between Tacoma & the Kitsap Peninsula. Museum of Glass (8 min) Diverse indoor & outdoor glass-art exhibits plus a cone-shaped studio with working artists. Fort Nisqually Living History Museum (20 min) Re-creation of the first Puget Sound European settlement, with a fort & costumed interpreters. Dash Point State Park (24 min) Park offering 400 acres on Puget Sound for swimming, camping, hiking, biking & hand-launched boats. Owen Beach (18 min) Waterfront park with picnic shelters, grills, kayak rentals & views of Vashon Island. Chambers Bay Golf Course (22 min) This public course designed by renowned golf architect Robert Trent Jones Jr has hosted the US Open. Washington State History Museum (7 min) Museum exploring Washington state's history through high-tech exhibits such as a big model railroad. Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium (15 min) Zoo & aquarium with nearly 300 species, including tigers, meerkats & a landmark red wolf habitat. W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory (11 min) Victorian conservatory in Wright Park with a big historical greenhouse housing 500+ plant species. Wild Waves Theme and Water Park (20 min) Theme park with roller coasters & kid-friendly rides plus a water area with a pool & slides. Point Defiance Park (18 min) Large park with the Point Defiance zoo & aquarium, hikes in an old-growth forest, gardens & beaches. Wright Park (7 min) Greenspace with a vast collection of trees, plus a trail, playgrounds, sport courts & picnic areas. Tacoma Art Museum (8 min) Exhibits feature Dale Chihuly glass works, European Impressionism, Japanese prints & American art. |