If you’re planning on traveling to Tacoma for your reversal surgery, why not make a vacation of the trip? The Pacific Northwest is one of the most beautiful places on earth, and Tacoma and its surrounding areas have both spectacular scenic vistas, excellent restaurants, museums and shops — without all the congestion of Seattle to the north.
Located on Commencement Bay on Puget Sound, the city has a spectacular view of Mount Rainier to the southeast, as well as the Cascade and Olympic mountains.
A few sites worthy of special notice:
- The Museum of Glass: Founded and inspired by Dale Chihuli, this fascinating museum features a live hot shop, where artisans create their masterpieces in glass as you look on.
- Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium: a beautiful, intimate natural environment which showcases animals of the Pacific Rim ranging from polar bears and Beluga whales to rare Sumatran tigers and elephants. Sharks, stingrays and tropical fish swim past visitors in the circular aquarium; side aquariums feature smaller exotics such as sea horses.
- Point Defiance Park is one of the top 20 largest urban parks in the United States. The park encompasses several major attractions, including a tranquil Japanese Garden, rose and other specialty gardens, a scenic drive, 14 miles of hiking trails, picnic areas, saltwater beaches and a marina.
- Washington State Historical Museum:located on Pacific Avenue adjacent to the historic, restored Union Station, The Historical Museum traces the history of the Pacific Northwest from its earliest times.
- Old Town and Ruston Way: it’s a short drive from downtown to charming Old Town. Enjoy a leisurely walk along historic Ruston Way, with it’s fine restaurants, parks, and spectacular views of Commencement Bay.
Tacoma is located on I-5, 35 miles south of Seattle, and only a 40 minute drive from downtown Seattle with all of its attractions.
If you are planning on spending some time sightseeing in our area, the best time to arrive is before your surgery, as your activity will be limited afterwards.
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