Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma is a city of 222,758 people in Pierce County, Washington, founded in 1875.
Why visit Tacoma
Townapedia lists 71 museums and landmarks, 67 parks and trails, 264 places to eat, 7 places to stay and 16 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include North 21st Street Bridge, North 23rd Street Bridge, Museum of Glass and Tacoma Art Museum.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 77°F; December lows average 37°F.
Weather in Tacoma
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Tacoma
Tacoma is a city in and the county seat of Pierce County, Washington, United States. A port city, it is situated along Puget Sound roughly 30 miles (48 km) from Seattle and Olympia, and 58 miles (93 km) northwest of Mount Rainier National Park. Tacoma is the second-largest city in the Puget Sound area and the third-most populous city in the state with a population of 219,346 at the 2020 census. Tacoma is the economic and cultural center of the South Sound region, which has a population of about 1 million.
From the Wikipedia article Tacoma, Washington (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do16
North 21st Street Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic bridge in Tacoma, Washington, United States
North 23rd Street Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic bridge in Tacoma, Washington, United States
Broadway Center for the Performing Arts
Cinema and theater · 0.9 mi
Theater in Tacoma, Washington
Pacific Lutheran University
School · 7.5 mi
Private university in Parkland, a suburb of Tacoma, Washington, USA
Tacoma Narrows Bridge (2007)
Bridge · 4.4 mi
Suspension bridge that span the Tacoma Narrows strait of Puget Sound in Pierce County, Washington
Wild Waves Theme Park
Monument and historic site · 7.1 mi
Amusement park and water park in Federal Way, Washington, United States
4 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks71
Museum of Glass
Museum · 1.3 mi
Museum in Tacoma, Washington
1801 Dock Street, Tacoma
We-Su 10:00-17:00; Dec 24 10:00-15:00; Jan 01 off; Dec 25 off
Tacoma Art Museum
Museum · 1.1 mi
Art museum in Tacoma, Washington
1701 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma
Mo-Tu off; We,Fr-Su 10:00-17:00; Th 10:00-20:00
Washington State History Museum
Museum · 1.2 mi
History museum in Tacoma, WA
1911 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma
Tu-Su 10:00-17:00
Children's Museum of Tacoma
Museum · 1.1 mi
Located in Tacoma, Washington, US
Su-Mo, We-Th 10:00-17:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-17:00; Tu 10:00-11:30
LeMay - America's Car Museum
Museum · 1.8 mi
2702 East D Street, Tacoma
Th-Mo 10:00-17:00; Tu,We closed
Old City Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Rathaus in Tacoma, United States of America
625 Commerce Street, Tacoma
Old City Hall Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic district in Tacoma, Washington
Pantages Theater
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Theater in Tacoma, Washington, United States
Rialto Theater
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Theater and former movie theater in Tacoma, Washington
310 South 9th Street, Tacoma
Tacoma Narrows Bridge
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.5 mi
Suspension bridge that collapsed in 1940
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Albers Brothers Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
United States historic place
59 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds67
Don Pugnetti Park
Park · 1.3 mi
Public park in Tacoma, Washington, U.S
Celebration Park, Federal Way
Park · 7.6 mi
Park in Federal Way, Washington
Fort Steilacoom Park
Park · 7.4 mi
Park in Washington, United States of America, United States of America
Kobayashi Park
Park · 4.9 mi
Park in Washington, United States of America
55 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes264
Manifesto Coffee Roasters
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.4 mi
Our high-quality coffee beans are carefully sourced and roasted to perfection. We have a simplified menu that caters to all tastes, and...
1003 South 11th Street, Tacoma
Mo-Su 07:00-17:00
Cactus - Proctor
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.9 mi
2506 North Proctor Street
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-23:00; Sa 10:00-23:00; Su 10:00-22:00
Happy Belly Eatery & Juice Bar
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Juice, Soup, Sandwich, Salad, Dessert · 0.9 mi
1122 Market Street, Tacoma
Mo-Fr 08:00-16:00
Harbor Lights
Restaurant · Seafood · 2.0 mi
2761 Ruston Way, Tacoma
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:00
Peterson Bros 1111
Bar and pub · Sandwich · 0.4 mi
1111 South 11th Street, Tacoma
Mo-Th, Su 11:00-00:00; Fr, Sa 11:00-02:00
RAM Restaurant & Brewery - Tacoma
Diner · American · 2.0 mi
3001 Ruston Way, Tacoma
Su-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-01:00
252 more on the map.
Where to stay7
Churches and places of worship63
St. Peter's Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Church · Christ Scientist · 0.8 mi
902 Division Ave, Tacoma
Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church
Church · Greek Orthodox · 0.7 mi
1523 South Yakima Avenue, Tacoma
Central Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 1.0 mi
409 North Tacoma Avenue, Tacoma
Shopping54
Gas and EV charging21
Schools, colleges and libraries82
Healthcare28
Allenmore Children & Young Adult
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.1 mi
1924 South Cedar Street, Tacoma
Map of Tacoma
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48°F | 37°F | 6.0 in |
| Feb | 50°F | 37°F | 4.0 in |
| Mar | 55°F | 40°F | 4.4 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 44°F | 3.4 in |
| May | 66°F | 49°F | 2.0 in |
| Jun | 71°F | 53°F | 1.4 in |
| Jul | 77°F | 57°F | 0.6 in |
| Aug | 77°F | 57°F | 0.8 in |
| Sep | 71°F | 53°F | 1.6 in |
| Oct | 61°F | 47°F | 4.1 in |
| Nov | 52°F | 40°F | 6.5 in |
| Dec | 47°F | 37°F | 6.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Tacoma #1 (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Pierce County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-04-07: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2025-12-12: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2020-09-09: Sumner Grade Fire (Fire)
- 2020-03-22: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2012-03-05: Severe Winter Storm, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Tacoma Narrows Airport (TIW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 6 miles away.
- Fircrest 3 mi southwest, about 5 min by car
- Browns Point 4 mi north, about 6 min by car
- Ruston 4 mi northwest, about 6 min by car
- University Place 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- Fife 5 mi east, about 9 min by car
- Kent 15 mi northeast, about 24 min by car
- Renton 20 mi northeast, about 32 min by car
- Seattle 26 mi north, about 42 min by car
- Bellevue 28 mi northeast, about 45 min by car
- Everett 51 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Tacoma Washington Aerial, June 2025, Spicypepper999, CC0
- Trinity Presbyterian Church in Tacoma, WA, User:senapa, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Trinity Presbyterian Church in Tacoma, WA 5, User:senapa, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Trinity Presbyterian Church in Tacoma, WA 4, User:senapa, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Trinity Presbyterian Church in Tacoma, WA 2, User:senapa, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Trinity Presbyterian Church in Tacoma, WA 3, User:senapa, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 20040812 11 Tacoma, WA (8188701947), David Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Brookville-built streetcar passing Childrens Hospital on ML King Way in Tacoma (2023), Steve Morgan, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tacoma Narrows Bridge aerial, Dicklyon, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Monthly party for patients at the Mountain View General Hospital, Tacoma, Washington (4951162583), UW Digital Collections, No restrictions
- Tacoma Building and Russell Building, Scott Hingst, CC BY 2.0
- Alley in Tacoma, 1986 (1649678480), Robert Ashworth from Bellingham, WA., USA, CC BY 2.0
- 2. Wright Park in Tacoma, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2025-11-25, Wright Park (Tacoma, Washington), 103258, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2025-11-25, Wright Park (Tacoma, Washington), 103315, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2025-11-25, Wright Park (Tacoma, Washington), 103320, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2025-11-25, Wright Park (Tacoma, Washington), 103433, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2025-11-25, Wright Park (Tacoma, Washington), 111109, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tacoma, Washington (May 2023) - 136, Another Believer, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2025-11-25, Wright Park (Tacoma, Washington), 111116, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old city hall Tacoma (10899857723), Robert Ashworth from Bellingham, WA., USA, CC BY 2.0
- View of downtown Tacoma from my hotel (6111594020), Robert Ashworth from Bellingham, WA., USA, CC BY 2.0
- 2025-11-25, Wright Park (Tacoma, Washington), 110911, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2025-11-25, Wright Park (Tacoma, Washington), 110923, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2025-11-25, Wright Park (Tacoma, Washington), 110918, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2025-11-25, Wright Park (Tacoma, Washington), 110549, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2025-11-25, Wright Park (Tacoma, Washington), 110648, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2025-11-25, Wright Park (Tacoma, Washington), 110606, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 2025-11-25, Wright Park (Tacoma, Washington), 110535, Steven Pavlov, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tacoma, WA - Tacoma Art Museum 01, Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- WA State Hist Museum 24, Joe Mabel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Museum of Glass, Washington, Lethargilistic, CC0
- Tacoma, Washington (May 2023) - 030, Another Believer, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Opening day of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge, Tacoma, Washington, University of Washington Libraries Digital Collections, Public domain
- Commerce Street 2015-06 448, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pantages Theater, Murderbike, Public domain
- Old City Hall - Tacoma, Murderbike, Public domain
- Rialto Theater-Tacoma, Murderbike, Public domain
- Albers Brothers Mill, Ben Cody, Public domain
- NicholsCenterJun2011, Hedwig in Washington, CC BY 3.0
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