Bridge of Glass, Tacoma

Name: Bridge of Glass
Address: Btwn Pacific Ave & Dock St, Tacoma, 98402, United States

#11 among attractions in Tacoma

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Facts and practical information

The Bridge of Glass is a 500-foot pedestrian partially-covered footbridge spanning Interstate 705 in Tacoma, Washington. It was opened in 2002 as a gift to the city. The Bridge of Glass connects the Museum of Glass on the Thea Foss Waterway to the downtown and attractions along Pacific Avenue such as Union Station, Washington State History Museum, and Tacoma Art Museum. Together, these attractions make up an area of Tacoma described as "Museum Row." The Bridge of Glass was designed by Texas architect Arthur Andersson and is decorated with artworks by Dale Chihuly. Chihuly has described the Bridge of Glass as "the gateway that welcomes people to Tacoma." It is accessible and free to the public 24 hours a day, lighting up during the nighttime. ()

Opened: 2002 (22 years ago)Length: 500 ftHeight: 70 ftCoordinates: 47°14'44"N, 122°26'6"W

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Btwn Pacific Ave & Dock StNew TacomaTacoma 98402 United States

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Bridge of Glass – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: LeMay - America's Car Museum, Museum of Glass, Tacoma Dome, Children's Museum of Tacoma.

0.7 miS
Museum
LeMay - America's Car Museum, Tacoma
18 min walk • LeMay - America's Car Museum, a gleaming tribute to automotive culture, is a must-visit destination in Tacoma, Washington. This expansive museum showcases an extraordinary collection of over 350 classic and contemporary vehicles, illustrating the rich tapestry of...
~260 ftE
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
Museum of Glass, Tacoma
2 min walk • The Museum of Glass is a 75,000-square-foot art museum in Tacoma, Washington dedicated to the medium of glass. Since its founding in 2002, the Museum of Glass has been committed to creating a space for the celebration of the studio glass movement through nurturing artists, implementing education, and encouraging creativity.
0.7 miSE
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Tacoma Dome, Tacoma
19 min walk • Tacoma Dome is an indoor multi-purpose arena in Tacoma, Washington, United States. It is located south of Downtown Tacoma, adjacent to Interstate 5 and Tacoma Dome Station.
~1380 ftNW
Museum
Children's Museum of Tacoma, Tacoma
7 min walk • Children's Museum of Tacoma is a nonprofit museum for children located in Tacoma, Washington. The museum officially opened in 1986. The museum offers hands on play-to-learn experiences for children. In 2018 the museum secured a 1.6 million dollar commitment from the U.S.
~940 ftNW
Museum, Art museum
Tacoma Art Museum, Tacoma
5 min walk • The Tacoma Art Museum is an art museum in Tacoma, Washington, United States. It focuses primarily on the art and artists from the Pacific Northwest and broader western region of the U.S. Founded in 1935, the museum has strong roots in the community and anchors the university and museum district in downtown Tacoma.
~380 ftSW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Washington State History Museum, Tacoma
2 min walk • The Washington State History Museum is a history museum located in downtown Tacoma, Washington, United States. It is operated by the Washington State Historical Society under the official approval of the Washington State Legislature.
0.6 miSE
47°14'23"N • 122°25'37"W
Freighthouse Square, Tacoma
15 min walk • Shopping centre, Shopping, Shop
0.7 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows
Pantages Theater, Tacoma
18 min walk • The Pantages Theatre or Jones Building in Tacoma, Washington was designed by the architect B. Marcus Priteca. The unusual structure opened in January 1918. It was designed to be an office building and a vaudeville theatre. The theaters Second Renaissance Revival style is juxtaposed with the Commercial style.
0.9 miN
Museum
Foss Waterway Seaport, Tacoma
22 min walk • The Working Waterfront Maritime Museum is a Maritime Museum located in Tacoma, Washington, USA. The museum sits on the Thea Foss Waterway.
~1450 ftNW
Convention center, City hall
Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center, Tacoma
7 min walk • The Greater Tacoma Convention Center, is a convention center in downtown Tacoma, in the U.S. state of Washington. It opened in November 2004 and has been described as the "second largest meeting and event facility in Western Washington". It was designed by MulvannyG2 Architecture, of Bellevue, Washington.
0.7 miN
Concerts and shows, Theater
Rialto Theater, Tacoma
18 min walk • The Rialto Theatre in Tacoma, Washington was built in 1918 to showcase movies. Its design reflects the affluence following World War I. It reflects the character of a palace and is the result of efforts by entrepreneur Henry T. Moore and Tacoma architect Roland E. Borhek...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Bridge of Glass?

Nearby attractions include Museum of Glass, Tacoma (2 min walk), Washington State History Museum, Tacoma (2 min walk), Stone Wave, Tacoma (5 min walk), Tacoma Art Museum, Tacoma (5 min walk).

How to get to Bridge of Glass by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bridge of Glass:

Bus

Pacific Ave & S 19th St • Lines: 1, 41, 42, 500, 501, 594 (3 min walk)
Pacific Ave & S 14th St • Lines: 1, 102, 13, 3, 400, 41, 42, 500, 501, 590, 594 (9 min walk)

Light rail

Union Station/South 19th Street • Lines: T (3 min walk)
Convention Center/South 15th Street • Lines: T (9 min walk)

Train

Tacoma Dome (14 min walk)