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(3.5 mi.)
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(4.2 mi.)
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(4.7 mi.)
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(5.1 mi.)
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(5.8 mi.)
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(6.2 mi.)
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(6.8 mi.)
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(7.1 mi.)
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(7.8 mi.)

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Tacoma is a city that, in the words of Rodney Dangerfield, "just don't get no respect." For years its industrial image made it the brunt of jokes, many of which centered around the aroma of Tacoma. I'd like to be able to tell you that the skies over Tacoma are always clear and the air is fresh and clean, but it would be stretching the truth just a bit. However, it is definitely time to forget the old jokes and take a new look at this city in the midst of a profound transformation. Read More

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Attractions

Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park

319 Second Ave. S
Seattle, Washington

Distance: 24.5 mi. (from destination center)

Description:

"At 3 o'clock this morning the steamship Portland, from St. Michaels for Seattle,... Read More

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Seattle Waterfront

From South Main Street to Denny Way
Alaskan Way
Seattle, Washington 98101

Distance: 24.8 mi. (from destination center)

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Frye Art Museum

At Cherry St
704 Terry Ave
Seattle, Washington

Distance: 25.1 mi. (from destination center)

Description:

On First Hill not far from downtown Seattle, this museum is primarily an exhibit space for the... Read More

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Airports

Major Airports near Tacoma

	Distance (mi.)
Seattle/Tacoma International Airport	15.2 map
Portland International Airport	115.8 map
Vancouver International Airport	137.8 map

Other Smaller Airports near Tacoma

	Distance (mi.)
Seattle Boeing Fld International Airport	20.3 map
Port Angeles Fairchild International Airport	78.3 map
Mount Vernon Skagit Regional Airport	80.7 map

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Flight Deals to Tacoma

Originating	From
San Francisco (SFO) to Seattle (SEA)	$126
Oakland (OAK) to Seattle (SEA)	$126
Los Angeles (LAX) to Seattle (SEA)	$126
Long Beach (LGB) to Seattle (SEA)	$146
Denver (DEN) to Seattle (SEA)	$156