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Blue Mouse Theatre
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Movie Theaters
2611 North Proctor
Tacoma,
Washington
(253) .75-2.9500
Blue Mouse Theater
Cheapest Theater that i know of, a small cozy type. The price of a movie is about half of what you...
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Cheapest Theater that i know of, a small cozy type. The price of a movie is about half of what you would pay at a chain theater, and the movies are only about a week or two old. If you have the patience to wait a few weeks, you can save alot of money. Convieniently located in the Proctor district of Tacoma, and it also hosts the Rocky Horror Picture Show twice a month, which is an experience like no other. Live actors/actresses act out the movie. Highly recommended
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don't miss these glassworks!
Be prepared to have your bags checked before you enter what is now a courthouse at Union Station. ...
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Be prepared to have your bags checked before you enter what is now a courthouse at Union Station. The building is beautiful and there are three outstanding works by Chihuly exhibited. The most spectacular is the suspended glass piece which hangs from the center of the building. In front of the back window is a lovely piece called The Monarchs. Stop in here after visiting the Tacoma Art Museum before walking over the Bridge of Glass to the Museum of Glass.
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HIGHLY underated!
its worth the drive down to point defiance. its a hidden gem. its definitely a better value than...
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its worth the drive down to point defiance. its a hidden gem. its definitely a better value than the Seattle zoo-aquarium combo. less crowds, tons of parking and huge. theres less animals per space, but good exhibits. nothing super unique, but solid in every way. cheap to get in too, less than $10 per person.
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Odyssey 1
Category:
Amusement Parks
2310 Mildred St W
Tacoma,
Washington
(253) 566-3233
Fun place for kids and adults
This place is kind of like Chuck E. Cheese only with more of the mazes to go through. They have...
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This place is kind of like Chuck E. Cheese only with more of the mazes to go through. They have lots of different kinds of activities for all different ages of kids. They also have plenty of video games and now they have lazer tag for the kids to play. I have been to a birthday party here where they have 2 private rooms. The price is pretty average but beware that it is usually pretty busy and loud on the weekends. They open pretty early in the morning on the weekdays.
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Emerald Queen is an interesting place
The decor was very sumptuous, and the size of the place was just huge. The music was a bit too loud...
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The decor was very sumptuous, and the size of the place was just huge. The music was a bit too loud for my tastes, though. I liked the general 'riverboat' effect and the balcony that overlooked the water.
Downstairs were many many different kinds of slot machines, far too many to remember and list here. I'm not a gambler, I was just there with some other people, so I didn't play them, but the atmosphere was highly-charged and the general mood seemed upbeat and excited. I'm sure that winning would be a thrilling experience!
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Ted Brown Music
Category:
Music Stores
6228 Tacoma Mall Blvd
Tacoma,
Washington
(253) 671-8310
A good music store
Big selection here. It's definitely not a pro shop or anything, but for the general...
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Big selection here. It's definitely not a pro shop or anything, but for the general band/orchestra/etc. sorta needs this place probably has a bigger selection than anything in the area, along with a lot of the stranger percussion "toys". Lots of good studio space here for private lessons, which is a good bonus, plus they host JW Pepper sheet music in the back, which is a good addition.
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Grand Cinema the
Category:
Movie Theaters
606 Fawcett Ave
Tacoma,
Washington
(253) 593-4474
Art house cinema in Tacoma
Really cool arthouse cinema right here in Tacoma. The Grand is run in large part by volunteers who...
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Really cool arthouse cinema right here in Tacoma. The Grand is run in large part by volunteers who have a vested interest in keeping an independent film venue open in Tacoma. The Grand usually plays about 3 movies at a time, plus special film series and late-night "classics" (and by classic I mean cult classic sorta classic). Fun smaller screens, but people really pack it in since otherwise they'd be driving to Seattle to see these movies. Prices are actually lower than the big chains, and as a bonus for those getting edumacated, there are student discounts. Note: there is a dance studio in the same building, so sometimes there are noise-bleed problems... Also, sometimes they keep movies for way too long (such as Sideways), but others are gone before you have a chance to go...
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Watch future Mariniers up close w/o a long drive
Rainiers games are great. For less than $15 (less than $10 for many seats) you can get right up...
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Rainiers games are great. For less than $15 (less than $10 for many seats) you can get right up close to the field to watch these guys that are one step away from the Mariners. (The Rainiers are the Mariners' AAA farm team, so these are the best in the organization who are not actually playing w/ the M's.) Watch for occasional M's players coming back from injuries, etc., too. I should mention that there is a lot of good food for reasonable prices. Thursday evening games are dollar deals ($1 beer, $1 hot dogs, $1 ice cream, etc.), and every Friday night game has fireworks. Definitely a great family outing.
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Fun place for little ones, especially on a rainy day
Not as big or flashy as its counterpart in Seattle, the Children's Museum of Tacoma is nevertheless...
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Not as big or flashy as its counterpart in Seattle, the Children's Museum of Tacoma is nevertheless worth a visit by anyone with small children to entertain. They offer free Fridays the first Friday of every month and you should avoid those like the plague -- they get so busy there is a waiting list to get in. The art station is very popular, but be careful as the paint they use does not wash out of clothing easily! In all, it's well worth the price of admission, or if you live in the area, a membership, because it keeps the kids so happy!
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Nanoo's Music
Category:
Music Stores
3702 S Fife St.
Tacoma,
Washington
(253) 472-0623
The name is now Al's, but it's still good
If you're looking for the old Nanoo's, look no more. It's called Al's and you can check my review...
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If you're looking for the old Nanoo's, look no more. It's called Al's and you can check my review of it under its new name!
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