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ShopDowntown.org and the American Cancer Society (ACS) have launched a new program that provides discounts at local stores while raising money to fund cancer research, programs and services. Shoppers who donate $20 or more to the American Cancer Society are eligible to receive a free Shop Downtown Discount Card. Simply make a donation online, get your receipt verified, and receive your digital discount card to save up to 15% off at participating businesses.

When you get a Shop Downtown Discount Card, you help support your neighbors, the local economy, and the American Cancer Society’s mission to save lives, celebrate lives and lead the fight for a world without cancer. You also can get great savings on a variety of products and services every time you patronize a participating business. It’s a win/win situation.











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Things to do in Tacoma, Washington

Main Street of old Downtown Tacoma speaks to once what was and what could be once again. As Tacoma the community gathers, it leaves a pocket of opportunity for small business owners to come in and set up shop.Take a few minutes to explore what each downtown has to offer by viewing our directory below.

Downtown Tacoma micro breweries have popped up in downtown corridors to quench the thirst of local or traveller whos is looking for a one-of-a-kind experience for suds brewed on site. If you are looking for a light beer or something randy and dark, you are sure to find a wide assortment of options to choose from.

Downtown Tacoma helps you expand your skills and learn some new ways to expand your artisan flare? Sign up for classes at your kitchen supply store, yarn shop, art and craft shop and photo gallery. You'll be having great fun with your new friends as you you take on that next project.

Downtown Tacoma has a great collection of barber shops to choose from if you want to take a little off the top, get a clean shave or to trim your moustache or beard. Take a moment to consider buying some styling gel, beard oil or wax and always tip well.

Downtown Tacoma gives several options to find the right piece of art as it takes time and a diligent effort to get just the right piece. Shopping for art downtown is the best way to locate your next purchase.

Why do you love downtown?

Diane Koivunen
Love the yarn store and the restaurants

Liisa Shunn
We love going downtown, because we like to support our local economy. The shops and restaurants we visit -- we have gotten to know the owners, so when our money is spent downtown, we know who benefits. Also? We live only a mile from downtown, so we walk or ride our bikes. No worries about a designated driver or looking for parking. We chose to live in Medford, so of course we want our money to stay in Medford, not going off to some corporate office of a chain store.

Kathleen Zimmerman
I get the best of both worlds of big city living and upper peninsula awareness.

Shawna Moore
I like the old school charm and love supporting the local merchants!

Diana wheelen
Fun!

Restaurants in Tacoma, Washington


Ale House Pub & Eatery

2122 Mildred St West
Downtown Tacoma



56th Teriyaki

5013 South 56th St
Downtown Tacoma



Asado Restaurant

2810 6th Avenue
Downtown Tacoma



Apsara Restraunt & Cambodian And Thai Cuisine

4314 East Portland Avenue
Downtown Tacoma



Abby's on Broadway

743 Broadway
Downtown Tacoma



Bet Food Service

764 South 39th St
Downtown Tacoma



Backstage Bar & Grill

6409 6th Avenue # 16
Downtown Tacoma



Altezzo

1320 Broadway
Downtown Tacoma



Adriatic Grill Italian Cuisine

4201 South Steele St
Downtown Tacoma



21 Commerce

2106 Pacific Avenue # 100
Downtown Tacoma



Alaska Smoke House

4502 South Steele St
Downtown Tacoma



Asado

2810 6th Avenue
Downtown Tacoma



48th Street Pub & Eatery

3715 North Cheyenne St
Downtown Tacoma



Abby's On Broadway

4814 North 46th St
Downtown Tacoma



21 Cellars

2621 North 21st St
Downtown Tacoma



Acme Tavern

1310 Tacoma Avenue South
Downtown Tacoma



Andy S Restaurant And Lou

6038 South Alaska St
Downtown Tacoma



Bento Teriyaki & Sushi

3201 6th Avenue
Downtown Tacoma



A Matter Of Taste

5217 South M St
Downtown Tacoma



Alii & Sumos

430 East 25th St
Downtown Tacoma



Anais Snackbar

4619 Pacific Avenue
Downtown Tacoma



Amerawcan Bistro

745 St Helens Avenue
Downtown Tacoma




Downtown Tacoma Hotels

Finding the best hotel in Downtown Tacoma can make or break the experience of your entire trip. Take a few minutes to explore what each hotel has to offer by viewing our directory below. Here are some tips to consider:

Other sources of noise can be opening and closing trash dumpsters and also during collection by garbage trucks. Another great question is if they have any renovation plans, or underway that could affect your ability to relax. Pack earplugs and eyeshades!

Always find a reason to email the front desk manager in hotels that you plan to visit again. Tell them what they did right and express your plans to stay again and ask what opportunities there might be for frequent discounts or upgrades on your next visits. If you become friends with the manager, you just might get the friends and family rate some day.

Upon check-in, slip the desk agent a tip and ask for the best room they can find at your current booked rate. Often times a quick $10 or $20 bill can go a long way towards the mood of the person who directly decides where you lay your head for the night.