1. Say hello to Tacoma…
Source: Tacoma Regional Convention + Visitor Bureau Facebook
2. …Otherwise known as The City Of Destiny…
Source: City Of Tacoma Government Facebook
3. …But better known as the city of glass.
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4. And they’re not exaggerating. There’s glass in the bridges…
Source: Flickr user Jan Tik
5. …Glass in the buildings…
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6. …Glass flowers out your window…
Source: Tacoma Regional Convention + Visitor Bureau Facebook
7. …And even a glass forest.
Source: Flickr user Patrick Choi
8. Oh right, there’s also a pretty spectacular mountain in the background…
Source: Flickr user Washington State Dept of Transportation
9. …whether it’s standing proudly in the sun…
10. … or hiding behind the clouds.
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11. Even the bridges in Tacoma are spectacular…
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12. …especially with a fiery sunset as a backdrop.
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13. Tacoma has adventure for the beginner…
Source: Tacoma Regional Convention + Visitor Bureau Facebook
14. …And for the experienced…
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15. …And even the extreme.
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16. After all that excitement, you can pull up a chair…
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17. …Or take the scenic view back down.
Source: Crystal Mountain Facebook
18. Tacoma is an urban hub of activity…
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19. … with plenty of Zen too.
Source: Flickr user Michah Sheldon
20. … Make that a lot of Zen.
Source: Flickr user Quinn Dombrowski
21. Seriously, there’s even a magical waterfall…
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22. …and an enchanted forest.
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23. The wildlife looks like something out of National Geographic…
Source: Metro Parks Tacoma Facebook
24. … some more than others.
Source: Metro Parks Tacoma Facebook
25. Make no mistake: Tacoma has plenty of modern amenities…
Source: Chambers Bay Facebook
Chambers Bay Golf Course
26. …but more than one throwback to the past as well.
Source: Flickr user Michael B
27. The sunsets are nothing short of spectacular…
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28. … and evenings are just a bit magical.
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29. So take a beat and marvel at the beauty around you…
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30. Because Tacoma just might be the gold at the end of the rainbow.
Source: Flickr user Scott Hingst
What’s the most beautiful spot in Tacoma? Tell us in the comments below!