Free & Cheap Things to Do in Tacoma, WA

  • The list below includes 236 free or cheap things to do in or near Tacoma, Washington, including 90 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Bowling, Movie Theaters and Art Museum.
  • From Point Defiance Park to Wright Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Tacoma and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Puyallup, Lacey, Bremerton and Federal Way.
  • The list below includes 236 free or cheap things to do in or near Tacoma, Washington, including 90 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Bowling, Movie Theaters and Art Museum.
  • From Point Defiance Park to Wright Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Tacoma and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Puyallup, Lacey, Bremerton and Federal Way.
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26.3 Miles
95% 3905 votes
Parks 250 W Highland Dr, Seattle, WA 98119 MoreLess Info
Providing an excellent view of Seattle and Elliot Bay, Kerry Park is a popular photography destination that also includes a children's play area.
26.3 Miles
89% 27 votes
Parks 1175 96th Ave Southeast, Bellevue, WA 98004 MoreLess Info
Chism Beach Park in Bellevue is a popular family park. The park is a waterfront park that offers swimming, picnic sites and dock access and is available for private party rentals and weddings.
26.5 Miles
74% 27 votes
History Museums 211 SW 21st Avenue, Olympia, WA 98501 MoreLess Info
The museum is housed in 2 floors of the historic Lord Mansion. Guided tours include information about Washington's history, the native tribes that lives there and about the city of Olympia as the capital of Washington.
26.6 Miles
97% 271 votes
Landmarks 416 Snider Avenue SE, Olympia, WA MoreLess Info
The Washington State Capital building is surrounded by views, gardens, an arboretum, the Governor's Mansion, and the Justice Building. The buildings are full of architectural details and marble accents as well as sculptures. There are views of Capital Lake and the Puget Sound from the Capital grounds.
26.6 Miles
79% 19 votes
Parks 1011 Deschutes Parkway SW, Olympia, WA 98502 MoreLess Info
Named because of its involvement in the 1984 Olympic tryouts, Marathon Park is just minutes from the heart of Olympia. Along with walking trails, the park is built around Capitol Lake, a great place for nature and bird watching.
26.7 Miles
91% 170 votes
Historic Sites 1298 Grow Avenue Northwest, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 MoreLess Info
Bainbridge Island Japanese American Memorial was erected in the memory of the hundreds of local residents who were exiled to internment camps in Seattle during the Second World War. There is a Memorial Wall made of red cedar with the names of exiles etched on it.
26.9 Miles
- 5 votes
Swimming Pool 50 SE Clark Street, Issaquah, WA 98027 MoreLess Info
The Julius Boehm Swimming Pool is a public swimming pool that measures 40-yards in length and is split into a shallow and a deep end. The pool was built in 1971 and has a raised ceiling.
27.1 Miles
88% 56 votes
Mountains 26500 SE 79th St, Issaquah, WA MoreLess Info
Rugged hiking trails for experienced hikers. It is a 16-mile trail that covers steep peaks and intersects with other trails. Trail markings are not always obvious.
27.1 Miles
69% 13 votes
Picnic Spot 2430 148th Ave SE, Bellevue, WA 98007 MoreLess Info
Located on the grounds of the historic Robinswood House, Robinswood Park features open green space, two playgrounds, sports fields, and a duck pond. The park also features an off leash dog area.
27.2 Miles
91% 334 votes
Parks 10201 Northeast Fourth St, Bellevue, WA 98005 MoreLess Info
Downtown Park is a local facility with half a mile jogging track that runs through well-kept greens, a waterfall and a duck pond which serves as an ice skating ring in winters.
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