Pacific Things to Do

Stemming from what was a mere grocery store in Lakewood, the Pierce College has established itself as the largest educational institution in Seattle. Over the years, the college has made it a point to keep pace with the changin... more

Old Town Park is most famous for housing the historic Job Carr that is named after the founder of Tacoma city. Located in the Old Town Business District of Tacoma, this park is a venue for many events like the 'Old Town Blues F... more

The Freighthouse Square at Tacoma was once the freight house for the Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad until 1980. Today, it is a multifaceted hub where one can spend hours shopping, dining, exploring the arts and indulg... more

University of Puget Sound is a undergraduate liberal arts college in Tacoma. It is a nationally recognized college with an intake of around 3000 students. Its small size ensures learning in an intimate atmosphere and individual... more

Located about 40 minutes south of Seattle, Puyallup Fairgrounds is a 160-acre hub of activity. Along with the annual Puyallup Fair and Spring Fair, the buildings and arenas here host horse shows, car shows, dog shows, antique s... more

This coffee chain developed in Seattle with the idea that baristas wearing less clothing attracts more customers. The story goes that one hot summer day an employee asked to wear a bikini top to work. This proved that sex does... more

Organized in 1960 as the Highline Symphony, this orchestra moved to Federal Way in 1985. It has about 60 paid members, with additional musicians joining the group for some concerts. Maestro Brian Davenport has led the orchestra... more

Pacific Raceways is a distinct track because it was originally carved out of a naturally wooded area, creating challenging corners and turns rather than a traditional oval shape. To the pleasure of the public, major races and... more

Named after the generous Knutzen family, the Knutzen Family Theatre is a perfect place for meetings, seminars, events and theater. It has a unique setting, there is no stage as such. It has state-of-the-art equipment for sound... more

The six-acre Tacoma Dome Entertainment Complex is unparalleled as far as its technology and design are concerned and the in-house restaurant, McKinley's, prepares the most delicious and tangy Redhook Ales. In 2003, its 20th ann... more