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Lice Treatment Tacoma — About Tacoma, Washington

Tacoma is the seat of Pierce County and one of the largest cities in Washington, set on Commencement Bay about 30 miles south of Seattle. It is known for its working port, its museums, and neighborhoods with views of Mount Rainier.

History of Tacoma

Tacoma was chosen as the western terminus of the Northern Pacific Railroad in the 1870s, which earned it the nickname City of Destiny. It grew as a lumber, smelting, and shipping center, and in recent decades its downtown has been rebuilt around museums, the University of Washington Tacoma campus, and light rail.

Neighborhoods in Tacoma

Tacoma is home to a mix of neighborhoods and districts, each with its own character.

Neighborhood	Character
Downtown and the Museum District	The city center, home to the Museum of Glass and the Tacoma Art Museum.
Stadium District	A historic neighborhood around Stadium High School.
North End and Proctor	Older residential neighborhoods with a small shopping district.
Hilltop	A historic neighborhood above downtown.
South Tacoma	Residential neighborhoods along South Tacoma Way.
Ruston Way	The waterfront along Commencement Bay with parks and walking paths.

Notable attractions in Tacoma

Tacoma offers residents and visitors a variety of local attractions.

Point Defiance Park

A very large city park with forest, beaches, gardens, and a zoo and aquarium.

Museum of Glass

A museum dedicated to glass art, connected to downtown by the Chihuly Bridge of Glass.

Tacoma Dome

A domed arena used for concerts and events.

Tacoma at a glance

• Population: ~219,000 (2020 census)

Economy of Tacoma

The Port of Tacoma is one of the largest container ports on the West Coast. Healthcare, education, and the military (Joint Base Lewis-McChord is just south of the city) are also major employers.