Seattle-Tacoma International Airport 1 hr 14
Tacoma Narrows Bridge (46 min) Two suspension bridges over Puget Sound serving as a link between Tacoma & the Kitsap Peninsula. Washington State History Museum (51 min) Museum exploring Washington state's history through high-tech exhibits such as a big model railroad. Lincoln Park (58 min) Rocky coastline adorned with playgrounds, BBQs, hiking & biking trails & a heated saltwater pool. Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium (42 min) Zoo & aquarium with nearly 300 species, including tigers, meerkats & a landmark red wolf habitat. Point Defiance Park (43 min) Large park with the Point Defiance zoo & aquarium, hikes in an old-growth forest, gardens & beaches. Owen Beach (43 min) Waterfront park with picnic shelters, grills, kayak rentals & views of Vashon Island. Tacoma Art Museum (51 min) Exhibits feature Dale Chihuly glass works, European Impressionism, Japanese prints & American art. Dash Point State Park (1 hr 7) Park offering 400 acres on Puget Sound for swimming, camping, hiking, biking & hand-launched boats. Museum of Glass (51 min) Diverse indoor & outdoor glass-art exhibits plus a cone-shaped studio with working artists. Tillicum Village (1 hr 12) Small island village offering traditional native feasts & performances for visitors. Blake Island (1 hr 11) This secluded, forested island boasts a NW Indian village attraction, plus hiking trails & camping. Fort Nisqually Living History Museum (45 min) Re-creation of the first Puget Sound European settlement, with a fort & costumed interpreters. Wild Waves Theme and Water Park (1 hr 4) Theme park with roller coasters & kid-friendly rides plus a water area with a pool & slides. LeMay - America’s Car Museum (54 min) 4-story museum on an 8-acre campus displays cars, trucks & motorcycles in historic & tech exhibits. Maury Island (13 min) Scenic peninsula island known for its lighthouse & expansive marine park with abundant wildlife. |