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Posts from April 2017

For anyone looking for an outside the box, unique venue for their meeting or event, one of the best unknown gems in Pierce County is the McGavick Center. Just south of Tacoma in the city of Lakewood,

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Happy Friday, Pierce County! Looking for something to do this weekend? We've rounded up five great events going on around the county. From plays to farmers markets to guitar extravaganzas, you'll

April is volunteer appreciation month and we here at Travel Tacoma + Pierce County have a lot to be appreciative of! Our volunteers help us with special projects and run our visitor information

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This Saturday, April 22, is Earth Day! Celebrated annually since 1970, Earth Day provides us with an opportunity to appreciate the natural environment, and reflect on conservation efforts. If you're

This Saturday, April 22 is Earth Day, but it’s also (not coincidentally) Parks Appreciation Day. Many locals know – and visitors quickly learn – that Tacoma and Pierce County enjoy one of the best

As the tallest ship that’s been invited to a festival that celebrates tall ships, the Schooner Zodiac is an impressive historic vessel to behold. Measuring 160 feet long and 127 feet tall with

The following is a guest post written by Amanda Williams, booking and marketing coordinator at the Tacoma Dome in Tacoma, Washington. The steady stream of musical talent – acts like Tim McGraw & Faith