- TripBuzz found 252 things to do with kids in or near Tacoma, Washington, including 232 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Puyallup, Federal Way, Kent and Bremerton.
- From Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium to Cheney Stadium, the Tacoma area offers 97 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Bowling, Movie Theaters and History Museums.
- Tacoma is an urban city located on Washington's Puget Sound. The waterfront city features a dense cultural landscape of artistic sights, including many museums, galleries and performance venues. Visitors can enjoy the sights and sounds of Washington while in town for one of the many festivals, including the Tacoma Film Festival or Daffodil Parade.
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Guides lead 90-minute walking tours of downtown Tacoma, recounting tales of ghosts, hauntings, sunken ships, UFOs, and a mummy’s curse
4.9 Miles
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845 votes
5400 North Pearl Street, Tacoma, WA 98407
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A zoo and aquarium all in one, the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium has a wide variety of wild life. The setting along the Puget Sound with views of the Olympic Mountains and Mount Rainier make it the perfect place for picnics and family outings.
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Home to minor league baseball's Tacoma Raniers, Cheney Stadium originally opened in 1960. Since undergoing a major renovation after the 2010 season, the park now features luxury suites, expanded concessions, and unmatched sightlines.
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Dorkys is an all-ages bar that has fully working arcade games from retro to modern. Most of the games still need quarters to operate. The bar serves food and drinks.
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1501 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98402
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Play and interaction is so important at Children's Museum of Tacoma that they have a 'Pay as you will' admission policy. Exhibits include building opportunities, puzzles, and creativity areas to stretch children's minds.
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At Tower Lanes Entertainment Center, visitors can spend time bowling, playing indoor miniature golf, and enjoying the arcade and pool tables. There are also a bar and a restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks.
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12505 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98444
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Featuring 32 bowling lanes, Paradise Bowl Entertainment Center provides family entertainment which includes an arcade, billiard tables and moonlight bowling. The center also offers a banquet room for private events, a restaurant and a sports bar with televisions.
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This 700 acre park encompasses the Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium, woodland trails, beautiful gardens and waterfront views. This is the place for hiking, picnicking and strolling along the beach.
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Focusing on independent and culturally significant films, The Grand Cinema strives to enrich the lives of both natives and visitors to the area. Several events are held at the site throughout the year, including a monthly Documentary Week and film discussion panels.
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84 votes
5400 North Pearl Street, Tacoma, WA 98407
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There is no better way to experience life in the Puget Sound area during the 1850's than with a visit to Fort Nisqually Living History Museum. Discover the history of fur trading and village life through hands-on demonstrations and exhibits.
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1911 Pacific Avenue, Tacoma, WA 98402
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In addition to the wide selection of exhibits, the Washington State History Museum has a splendid selection of gifts within their gift shop, and a schedule of workshops, classes and events. In the plaza you will find the Anthem Coffee and Tea for a nice selection of refreshments.