Tanglewood Island

#9283 among destinations in the United States

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Tanglewood Island is a small island in Hale Passage off the northern shore of Fox Island in Pierce County, Washington. It was originally called Grave Island and was sacred to the Nisqually Indians, who for decades practiced tree burials by placing their honored dead in dugout canoes high in the fir trees. ()

Alternative names: Area: 18 acres (0.0281 mi²)Coordinates: 47°16'3"N, 122°38'31"W

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WashingtonUnited States

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Tanglewood Island – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Point Defiance Park, Tacoma Narrows Bridge, Harbor History Museum, Fort Nisqually.

6 miNE
Park
Point Defiance Park, Tacoma
153 min walk • Nestled on the northern tip of Tacoma, Point Defiance Park is a sprawling urban oasis that offers locals and tourists alike a verdant escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Covering over 700 acres, this picturesque park is one of the largest urban parks in the...
4.3 miE
Twin bridges crossing Puget Sound
Tacoma Narrows Bridge, Tacoma
109 min walk • The Tacoma Narrows Bridge is a pair of twin suspension bridges that span the Tacoma Narrows strait of Puget Sound in Pierce County, Washington. The bridges connect the city of Tacoma with the Kitsap Peninsula and carry State Route 16 over the strait.
5.3 miNE
Museum, Maritime museum, History museum
Harbor History Museum, Gig Harbor
137 min walk • The Harbor History Museum is a regional maritime and history museum in Gig Harbor, Washington. It hosts exhibits on regional culture and history, and Midway Schoolhouse, a one-room schoolhouse built in 1893 and moved to the museum's grounds in 2009.
5.7 miNE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Fort Nisqually, Tacoma
146 min walk • Fort Nisqually was an important fur trading and farming post of the Hudson's Bay Company in the Puget Sound area, part of the Hudson's Bay Company's Columbia Department. It was located in what is now DuPont, Washington.
4.5 miE
Park
Titlow Beach, Tacoma
114 min walk • Titlow Beach is in Tacoma, Washington, USA. It is located along Puget Sound near the Tacoma Narrows Bridge. It has a beach, community center, park, water play area, two restaurants. a view of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge, a small boardwalk, and is a popular scuba diving area.
4.3 miNW
National park
Cutts Island State Park
109 min walk • Cutts Island State Park is a public recreation area park comprising the entirety of two-acre Cutts Island in Carr Inlet in Pierce County, Washington. The island is a clay butte with a stand of trees and a teardrop-shaped beach at low tide.
~1910 ftSE
47°15'55"N • 122°38'6"W
Chapel on Echo Bay, Fox Island
10 min walk • Church
7.3 miSW
National park
Penrose Point State Park
187 min walk • Visitors to Penrose Point State Park can enjoy a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, picnicking, birdwatching, and beachcombing. The park features several miles of scenic hiking trails that wind through lush forested areas, offering opportunities to spot...
5.8 miSE
City
University Place
149 min walk • For those seeking outdoor adventure, the scenic Chambers Creek Canyon Trail offers a picturesque hiking experience with lush greenery and cascading waterfalls. The trail is perfect for nature lovers and photographers looking to capture the beauty of the Pacific...
4.4 miN
Island
Raft Island
113 min walk • Raft Island is a private island and CDP located near the Pierce County community of Rosedale, Washington, United States. Gig Harbor, Washington is the nearest incorporated town, although unincorporated Artondale is much closer.
3.5 miNW
National park
Kopachuck State Park
90 min walk • Hiking trails wind through the park, leading visitors through towering cedar and fir trees, and offering panoramic views of the shimmering waters of the Sound. Birdwatchers will delight in the diverse array of avian species that call the park home, from majestic bald...