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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Tacoma

8 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Tacoma, Washington

Updated September 26, 2022

Unusual Attractions in Tacoma

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Thornewood Castle

"The House That Love Built" is shying away from "The House That Ghosts Love."

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Bob's Java Jive

Tacoma’s 25-foot coffee pot music spot has served up over 80 years of concrete kitsch.

Tacoma, Washington

Bridge of Glass

A beautiful footbridge with over 2,000 glass sculptures along the walls and ceiling.

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Sanford & Son Antiques

This three-story antique market and curiosity emporium claims to be "the largest singly owned antique shop in the Pacific Northwest."

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Tacoma Narrows Bridge

This famous bridge twisted itself into oblivion, but not for the reason you might think.

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Brown & Haley Factory Store

This century-old confectioner's outlet store was plucked right out of the Seattle World's Fair.

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Dune Peninsula

A massive environmental project transformed this former smelter into a beautiful park.

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Graffiti Garages

This parking garage has given itself over to graffiti artists and the neighborhood can't thank them enough.

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Tacoma, Washington

Bob's Java Jive

Tacoma’s 25-foot coffee pot music spot has served up over 80 years of concrete kitsch.

Tacoma, Washington

Brown & Haley Factory Store

This century-old confectioner's outlet store was plucked right out of the Seattle World's Fair.

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