1. Say hello to Tacoma

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Source: Tacoma Regional Convention + Visitor Bureau Facebook

2. …Otherwise known as The City Of Destiny…

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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…

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Source: Flickr user Jan Tik

5. …Glass in the buildings…

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Source: Flickr user Dilys Ong

6. …Glass flowers out your window…

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Source: Tacoma Regional Convention + Visitor Bureau Facebook

7. …And even a glass forest.

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Source: Flickr user Patrick Choi

8. Oh right, there’s also a pretty spectacular mountain in the background…

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Source: Flickr user Washington State Dept of Transportation

9. …whether it’s standing proudly in the sun…
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10. … or hiding behind the clouds.

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Source: Flickr user SaraiRachel

11. Even the bridges in Tacoma are spectacular…

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Source: Flickr user Michael Matti

12. …especially with a fiery sunset as a backdrop.

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13. Tacoma has adventure for the beginner…

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Source: Tacoma Regional Convention + Visitor Bureau Facebook

14. …And for the experienced…

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Source: Flickr user Andrew E. Larson

15. …And even the extreme.

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Source: Crystal Mountain Facebook

16. After all that excitement, you can pull up a chair…

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Source: Crystal Mountain Facebook

17. …Or take the scenic view back down.

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Source: Crystal Mountain Facebook

18. Tacoma is an urban hub of activity…

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Flickr user shingst

19. … with plenty of Zen too.

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Source: Flickr user Michah Sheldon

20. … Make that a lot of Zen.

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Source: Flickr user Quinn Dombrowski

21. Seriously, there’s even a magical waterfall…

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Source: Flickr user Justin Kern

22. …and an enchanted forest.

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Source: Flickr user pfly

23. The wildlife looks like something out of National Geographic…

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Source: Metro Parks Tacoma Facebook

24. … some more than others.

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Source: Metro Parks Tacoma Facebook

25. Make no mistake: Tacoma has plenty of modern amenities…

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Source: Chambers Bay Facebook

Chambers Bay Golf Course

26. …but more than one throwback to the past as well.

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Source: Flickr user Michael B

27. The sunsets are nothing short of spectacular…

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Source: Flickr user Rachel Sarai

28. … and evenings are just a bit magical.

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Source: Flickr user Northwest Adventure Guy

29. So take a beat and marvel at the beauty around you…

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Source: Flickr user Robby Green

30. Because Tacoma just might be the gold at the end of the rainbow.

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Source: Flickr user Scott Hingst

What’s the most beautiful spot in Tacoma? Tell us in the comments below!

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