Tacoma, Port city in Washington, United States
Located on Puget Sound, Tacoma extends over hills with Mount Rainier visible in the background and features numerous waterfront parks along Commencement Bay.
Originally established as a railroad terminus in 1875, Tacoma rapidly grew from 1,098 residents in 1880 to 36,000 by 1890 due to transcontinental connections.
The Museum District contains six major institutions, including the Museum of Glass and LeMay America's Car Museum, displaying extensive collections of art and artifacts.
The T Line light rail system connects downtown destinations while the Sounder commuter trains provide regular service to Seattle throughout business days.
Stadium High School, constructed in 1891 as a hotel and converted to a school in 1906, stands as a French Renaissance castle overlooking Commencement Bay.
Location: Pierce County
Inception: 1875
Elevation above the sea: 61 m
Website: https://www.cityoftacoma.org/
Shares border with: Gig Harbor, Fife
Website: https://cityoftacoma.org
GPS coordinates: 47.24550,-122.43833
Latest update: May 31, 2025 02:46
Tacoma Narrows Bridge
8.8 km
Tacoma Narrows Bridge
9 km
University of Washington Tacoma
82 m
Point Defiance Park
10 km
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
9.1 km
America's Car Museum
1.2 km
Fort Nisqually
9.6 km
Museum of Glass
332 m
Washington State History Museum
190 m
Stadium Bowl
2.5 km
William Ross Rust House
2.9 km
Bridge of Glass
252 m
Tacoma Speedway
9 km
Tacoma Art Museum
252 m
Pantages Theater
1.1 km
Wright Park Arboretum
1.8 km
Pythian Temple
1 km
Murray Morgan Bridge
1.1 km
Key Bank Center
791 m
Elks Temple
1.3 km
Tacoma Comedy Club
974 m
Browns Point Light
6.7 km
Rialto Theater
1.1 km
Old City Hall
1.3 km
Luzon Building
646 m
East 21st Street Bridge
507 m
Fireboat No. 1
5.2 km
Holy Rosary Church (Tacoma, Washington)
1.4 kmReviews
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