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Things to Do and SeeTacoma Area AttractionsTacoma Convention & Visitor Bureau Enjoy great food, live music and waterfalls in downtown Tacoma's Theatre Square Park, specialty shopping in Antique Row, a stroll along Tacoma's scenic waterfront, and visits to the many museums including the Art Museum, Glass Museum, Children's Museum and the Washington State History Museum. Don't forget to stop by the Bridge of Glass, Tacoma's new Convention Center, and Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium, and W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory. Explore our many islands in the Puget Sound by taking a ferry ride from Tacoma or Seattle. Check the Upcoming Events calendar for the Tacoma Dome to take in a concert or sporting event. If you're a baseball fan, the Tacoma Rainiers are currently scheduled for two home games during the week of NTPAW. While you're this close to Olympia, visit the state capitol, just 40 minutes from Tacoma. The Olympic Peninsula AttractionsWashington's Olympic Peninsula is a great pre or post conference destination. With nearly a million awe-inspiring acres, Olympic National Park beckons with its pristine alpine meadows, rugged Pacific coastline and moss-draped rainforest valleys. Friendly towns along puzzle-like shorelines offer fine arts and fine wine, Native American cultures, delightful festivals and endless discoveries. Get a free travel planner and learn about other great places to visit.Seattle Area AttractionsSeattle is renowned for its vibrant arts scene, and offers many possibilities for sightseeing and evening adventure. Here are several guides to help you plan your activities: Seattle 101 highlights numerous city offerings, from the Seattle Aquarium to the Woodland Park Zoo, and the Museum of Flight to architecture walking tours. Includes tips for navigating the city, maps, and numerous links to Seattle museums, galleries, and theaters. Seattle.com details Seattle tours, upcoming area sporting events, plus music and nightlife possibilities. Get lost in Seattle's historic Pike Place Market, Underground Tour, and Pioneer Square. Major attractions include the Pacific Science Center, Space Needle, Experience Music Project, Seattle Art Museum Sculpture Park, and Asian Art Museum, Frye Museum, Henry Art Gallery, as well as the Washington Park Arboretum, and Seattle's new Central Library. Shop downtown boutiques, Pacific Place, Westlake Center, and the Fremont District. |
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