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Things to do in the Tacoma Stadium District
Tacoma is much bigger than I expected it to be, but ever since we moved here it keeps drawing me back. It is made up of quite a few districts. There is tons to see and do inside each area so I'm going to share a few of my favorites inside the Stadium District!
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Pretty Gritty Tours: Stadium High School Tour
Walking around Tacoma you'll spot this gorgeous old castle-esque building and wonder what it is. Though it wasn't mean to be, it is actually a public high school! Stadium High School is most recognized by its role in the 1999 hit movie "10 Things I Hate About You" with Julia Stiles and Heath Ledger. We got to go inside the school and explore the attics, basement, and hear the history. Here's what we thought about our Stadium High Tour with Pretty Gritty Tours!
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Things to do at Lake Union and why you should go on Sunday!
Lake Union is so gorgeous on a sunny day. It's an oasis on the outskirts of the city. Sunday is the best day to visit and take advantage of the things to do on the lake.
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Horse Races at Emerald Downs
Attending a Horse Race has always been on my bucket list. I had no idea they were this much fun! We are lucky to have Emerald Downs just 30-ish minutes from us.
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Where to Eat and Shop in the Proctor District of Tacoma
The Proctor district of Tacoma is an up and coming neighborhood with lots to do. It is a neat area with shops and restaurants, oh and fish. It's funny because I feel like every city has some type of animal statue throughout the city, and for Tacoma, it's Salmon. You can find differently decorated versions in all the districts of Tacoma
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Great Restaurants near Joint Base Lewis-McChord
There is no shortage of great places to get delicious food around JBLM. Trust me when I say there are tons of restaurants and majority of them are decent. I'm just naming a few, not even a handful of the ones in the area.
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Visiting Wolf Haven International
If you are looking for something really unique to do in the area, then this is it! Wolf Haven International is located about 30 minutes south of JBLM in Tenino. You must make reservations ahead of time so this is not somewhere you can go on a whim.
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Mount St. Helens
Mount St. Helens is a great half day to full day adventure and just two hours from Joint Base Lewis-McChord. You may even get lucky and spot Big Foot on your trip! There are tons of different hikes and places to explore inside the Monument. Here are some spots we checked out on our trip!
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Pretty Gritty Tours: Tacoma Sweets Tour
Yall know me, I'm a fan of sweets and a big foodie. So I was ecstatic to learn there was a Sweets Tour in Tacoma and couldn't wait to try it out.
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Museums to visit on Joint Base Lewis-McChord
Lewis Army Museum I was pleasantly surprised with this museum. I was expecting something small with mediocre displays but they have actually put a lot of thought, effort, and money into this museum.
