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5 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Tacoma, Washington

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Thornewood Castle

"The House That Love Built" is shying away from "The House That Ghosts Love."

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Bob's Java Jive

Tacoma’s 25-foot coffee pot music spot has served up over 80 years of concrete kitsch.

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Tacoma Narrows Bridge

This famous bridge twisted itself into oblivion, but not for the reason you might think.

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Bridge of Glass

A beautiful footbridge with over 2,000 glass sculptures along the walls and ceiling.

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Graffiti Garages

This parking garage has given itself over to graffiti artists and the neighborhood can't thank them enough.

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Pacific Bonsai Museum

A comprehensive collection of bonsai set in a beautiful campus.

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Vashon, Washington

Vashon Island Bike Tree

A bike being "eaten" by a tree is the real Vashon legend behind popular children's book, "Red Ranger Came Calling."

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11 MILEs FROM Tacoma

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