The home of the Stratford family in the high school romantic comedy movie 10 Things I Hate About You (Julia Stiles, Heath Ledger, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, 1999). Though the house is occupied, it offers a wonderful view of the house and of downtown Tacoma. Filming is also set at Stadium High School, 10 minutes away by car. Both the house and the school can only viewed from the outside from the street. Please respect the privacy of the occupants of the house. Inside viewing of the school is limited and can be done by permission of the school administration.
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Working Waterfront Maritime Museum
The Foss Waterway Seaport celebrates & exhibits Tacoma's rich maritime heritage—past, present and future. Located on the waterfront in a century-old wooden wheat warehouse, built for cargo arriving by rail and departing by sail ("where rails met sails") during the early years of Tacoma.
The local Triple-A West minor league baseball team plays at Cheney Stadium.
Contemporary art museum dedicated to glass and glassmaking, alongside the West Coast’s largest and most active museum glass studio. Don't miss the Chihuly Bridge of Glass - no, the bridge is not made of glass - 500 ft long across I-705.
Runs musical plays throughout the year, using local talent. This group has grown to become one of the South Sound's biggest draws, so buy your tickets early for the popular shows.