Unique Tacoma Activities to Try This Fall

Fall has arrived in the Northwest, and folks are looking for new activities in Tacoma to try out this fall. As the weather turns, indoor activities become more attractive – but if you act fast, there’s still time to enjoy the beauty of fall outdoor activities near Tacoma!

This list of unique Tacoma activities has something for everyone, from beautiful hikes to world-class museums. Let’s get started!

Indoor Tacoma Activities for Fall 2024

First off, let’s cover some rainy-day activities to enjoy as the famous PNW rains return.

Visit the Tacoma Museum District

Cost: $10-$30+ per person
Learn more: Tacoma Museum District via Visit Pierce County
Address: Various, downtown Tacoma

The Tacoma Museum District is a gem of downtown Tacoma. The district is home to 6 separate world-class museums, including:

• The Museum of Glass
• The Tacoma Art Museum
• The Washington State History Museum
• America’s Car Museum (LeMay)
• The Children’s Museum of Tacoma
• Foss Waterway Seaport Maritime Museum

The beauty of the Museum District is that most museums have rotating exhibits. So even if you’ve visited these before, it’s still worth returning to see what’s new!

The Museum of Glass is perhaps the most famous of Tacoma museum landmarks. And pro tip: If you don’t want to buy a ticket for the full exhibit, you can walk through the Chihuly Bridge of Glass for free. This pedestrian walkway is home to hundreds of pieces made by legendary glass artist Dale Chihuly and his apprentices.

Jump at the Sky Zone Trampoline Park

Cost: From $25.99/person
Learn more: Sky Zone Tacoma
Address: 1680 S Mildred St Tacoma, WA 98465 

For families with children (or just adventurous adults!), the Sky Zone Trampoline Park offers a fun-filled indoor activity in Tacoma. Sky Zone has thousands of square feet of indoor play area that’s a blast for any age.

You can enter Sky Zone with a single day pass (starting at $25.99/person) or by buying a membership. It’s also a great place to host birthday parties and other group events.

Admire the W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory

Cost: Admission is free
Learn more: W.W. Seymour Conservatory via Metro Parks Tacoma
Address: 316 South G St. Tacoma, WA 98405 (inside Wright Park)

Want some nature without the rain? The W.W. Seymour Conservatory offers just that, with a stunning array of plants from all over the world housed in a beautiful greenhouse setting. And if the weather isn’t too bad, the Conservatory is located in Wright Park, offering a great place for a quick stroll in a beautiful area.

Best of all, the Conservatory is completely free to enter and explore. There is a small gift shop, and you can also rent the space out for weddings and special occasions.

Outdoor Tacoma Activities for Fall 2024

Fall is a gorgeous time in the Northwest, and if you can time it right, you can catch the last glimpses of warm weather while avoiding the heat (and the crowds) of summer. These unique Tacoma activities will get you outside and remind you what a special place we call home!

Hike at Chamber’s Creek Canyon

Cost: Free
Learn more: Chamber’s Creek Canyon via Washington Trails Association

Just a short drive from Tacoma is the iconic Chamber’s Bay Golf Course and community park. The course itself is absolutely stunning, and was home to the 2015 U.S. Open tournament. The park itself has a loop trail through the course, which is open to the public and offers sweeping views of the inlet as well as McNeil, Anderson and Fox islands.

But just a little south of the course is the real hidden gem: the Chamber’s Creek Canyon trail area. This short trail offers true nature emersion that makes you feel like you’re in the middle of nowhere, and brings you down the canyon towards the water for some rewarding views.

Explore the Ruston Way Waterfront

Cost: Free, with options for paid dining and entertainment
Learn more: Ruston Way Waterfront via Visit Pierce County
Address: Point Ruston at 5020 Main St, Tacoma, WA 98407

There are few Tacoma-area views more iconic than the view of Rainer from Point Ruston. When the mountain is out, the view is simply breathtaking. And on those cloudy fall days, the Ruston waterfront still offers plenty of opportunity for dining, shopping, and entertainment.

Start (or end) at Point Ruston, a recently redeveloped area with shops, a movie theatre, restaurants, and a beautiful waterfront promenade. Visit the Waterfront Market to shop artisan goods, fresh seafood, and so much more. If the weather’s nice, take a long walk along the waterfront, venturing as far as you’d like before turning around. In total there is a 2-mile stretch of paved trails, making for up to a 4-mile roundtrip hike with waterfront views the whole time!

What Are YOUR Favorite Tacoma Activities?

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