In the 80's Tacoma, Washington was home to the infamous Hilltop Crips. If you venture over to 810…read moreYakima Avenue today, you'd be standing in their old 'hood. But, tweak your GPS settings slightly and point to 810 N. Yakima Avenue and you'd be standing in front of the house where that movie called "The Hand That Rocks the Cradle" was filmed. Click here to see the house - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjtfG8r14Uk

Great bridge to see the city view and the high way. The bridge connects the city to harbor and…read moreglass museum. It has great promenade on other side of the bridge to connect the harbor. On the bridge it displays some of the beautiful glass sculptures. You will pass cover walkway with flower type glasses on top. Then it is two glass pillars. Then follow by the grass sculpture cabinet. It really beautiful.

Free and a magnificently beautiful walk. I saw a small inconspicuous sign and followed it to a…read morebeautiful public display of Chihuly glass art. Please come and create your own adventure.

Forgot this was on Vashon Island, so we decided to stop by and check it out while in the area…read more It's located on Vashon Hwy SW behind a bus stop in the trees, there's not much of any other markers to indicate where to look. It would be best if you did a little research on reading a bit about the history and finding the exact location. We saw the bus stop, pulled over the side of the road, parked, ran full speed across the street and saw the little bridge entry and it was pretty much right there in front of you. I thought the bicycle would be bigger as I didn't see it right away. The front wheel is gone so all there is left is the rusted head tube and the front fork barely hanging on, rear fender and wheel is almost swallowed up by the tree. We were there for about 10 mins max, took some photos, looked around and done. There's an antique shop like a 50 yds away up at the corner, we went in there to check it out afterwards.

This landmark is close to the road but was a little hard to find because my friend and I were…read moreexpecting to find an obvious bike stuck in a tree, but so much time has passed that we spent several minutes wandering around before she noticed it. It's a great story of how a young boy tied his bike to a tree when he was drafted into serving in a World War and it was left there forever. There isn't a historical landmark or sign post like I would think. There are hardly any bike parts left and it's hard to tell there was a bike there to begin with now. It's about 7' in the air.

A very cool 2 lane bridge that connects Downtown Tacoma to the Port of Tacoma…read more I've driven across this bridge several times, even ran across it once. But when I was on my friends boat, I got to cruise underneath it for some very cool pics. The Murray Morgan Bridge is also known as the 11th Street Bridge since it's on, that's right, 11th street. This bridge is over 100 years old and was completely overhauled in 2007. The all black does make this bridge stand out, and it has stood the test of time.

Oh, Murray Morgan Bridge! It is really a landmark for Tacoma! It is very unique as it bridges over…read moretha marina and connects the downtown area with the Port of Tacoma. But that isn't what makes it special. Whenever boat traffic passes through and the bridge is needed to go up it doesn't tilt the road up on two sides like a drawbridge but instead it LIFTS the road up with it's mechanics so a portion of the road on the bridge is in the air. I've seen it in action several times and it's impressive to see. You can take stairs down from the bridge to Dock Street below or you can take the elevator which sometimes works. The elevator unfortunately is subject to vandalism so it's pretty battered up inside but definitely workable. So in that regard "Tacoma doesn't want nice things". But if you are out and about downtown or on Dock Street definitely give the bridge a look. You can get hood pictures of it from all kinds of angles around town.

I love the Spring Fair. It's like a mini vacation where you're waiting for your grand vacation. I…read morego for the food (though my options are limited as a vegan), to see the animals, to shop, and to sometimes ride rides and play games. I think it's a food value for the price of admission, and the vibes are top notch. It's just a fun place to be and gets you excited for the big fair in the fall.

Wish there was a place to review the Sales Family Krusty Pup. Sign says it is a family institution…read moresince the 1950's. My wife said that is when they must have made the batter. The Pub looked really good. However it tasted horrible. Have to wonder if the batter person forgot an ingredient or two. Could have had a seven eleven corn dog and had a better meal. At almost $10 for it, they need to step it up.

Oscar the Bird King is probably my favorite troll that I have visited so far. It is a bit of an…read moreadventure to see him. I took the car ferry from Point Defiance to Vashon Island and a 20 minute drive later I finally got to see him. He is not far from the parking lot and just a short walk to get to him. He is whimsical and magical. Sitting on his throne and reaching out to touch those that come to visit him. I sat on the benches in his courtyard and was just in awe of Oscar. He is a King indeed.

Oscar the Bird King is situated on a beautiful walking path. Definitely worth going out of your way…read moreto find him!

Fred Meyer CHECKLIST where you order you groceries from there app AMAZING !!! CONVENIENT!!!…read moreBRILLIANT IDEA !!! I do it all the time I order, pick a pick up time , and go get my grocery's Park call the number they bring you groceries out and put them in your car for you that's it quick and easy !!! Wait time is less than a min for them to bring your stuff out !!! I do this weekly

I'm a big fan of the Beautiful Angle prints. Their customer service is very helpful as they are…read moreresponsive by email and were able to answer questions and help me navigate a PayPal mistake. If you are looking for home/office decor, great gift or a way to support a local business - you will want to check out Beautiful Angle. They also have access to their archives online.

I've seen these "posters" up around town and had to find out who/what was responsible for them. I…read moremust say I LOVE their work and find their pieces fascinating and intriguing. Love that they're based out of tacoma...my new home!

First things first, if you are from around the way you probably remember this spot as the old Pizza…read moreHut...I know, I know. But trust me when I say they transformed this space into something really beautiful. If you ever went to the old salad bar back in the day, you would never recognize it now. It looks great! My sister brought me here for my birthday dinner because I had my heart set on Italian, and she delivered. From the moment we sat down the service was wonderful. I genuinely felt taken care of the whole evening. For dinner I ordered the chicken fettuccine alfredo, which is my go-to at any Italian spot, and it did not disappoint. The portions are generous too, which I always appreciate. I also had a Greek salad and enjoyed every bite. My sister's only note was that the anchovies in her Caesar were pretty bold, but honestly, a traditional Caesar has anchovies in it. That's kind of the point! I ordered the tiramisu to go and I am so glad I did. It is my favorite Italian dessert and this one hit the spot. Yum!! Overall it was a really lovely birthday dinner. My sister picked well and I will definitely be going back.

dined at Sansonina Ristorante Italiano few days back, and the vibe was inviting and warm. perfect…read morefor a catch-up with friends or even a date night. We started with bruschetta, which was fresh and well-balanced. The gamberoni fiorentini stood out - prawns with great flavor. Had a immediate yes from everyone on the table. For pasta, we had linguine carbonara and tortellini con piselli - both rich and satisfying, and i belive they were hand made tortellini - I liked them and finished the entire plate by myself (nothing left to take home ) The tiramisu was good, but the chocolate lava cake fell short. It wasn't warm enough and lacked that molten center we hoped for. Overall, the service was friendly and helpful, rounding out a pleasant experience. We'll be back for the pasta! Rating: 4/5 Standout: Gamberoni Fiorentini, Tore