Ranked one of the most walkable AND most liveable cities in the country, Tacoma, WA, is also a great destination for a family vacation. Read on for three thrifty family fun tips in this Puget Sound port city.
Pure, vibrant magic at the Chihuly Bridge of Glass
1. Wright Park encompasses 27 beautifully maintained acres just begging to be explored. Home to a rich collection of more than 100 native and exotic species of trees, it's the ideal place to pass an afternoon. Be sure to stop by the playground (and the sprayground too, if you have warm weather), and leave time for a walk through the W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory, a gorgeous glass-paned greenhouse housing up to 500 blooming plants at any time.
2. Sometimes all it takes is the basics: kids will love taking a ride on the Tacoma Link Light Rail, which runs from the Tacoma Dome Station to the Theater District. And how much is it? It's free, it's free!
3. The Chuhuly Bridge of Glass, a one-of-a-kind gift to the city of Tacoma, is not to be missed. This covered pedestrian bridge connects the Museum of Glass to the downtown area, and is decorated with works by the world-renowned (and Tacoma-born) glass sculptor Dale Chihuly. Prepare to be drawn into a magical, whimsical world of cherubs, sea creatures, swirls and whirls, all blown from candy-hued glass.
Accommodation Tip: After a busy day of sight-seeing, lay your head down at the Best Western Plus Tacoma Dome Hotel; you'll be close to the action for Day Two (just don't forget to fuel up on a delicious, complimentary breakfast first).
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