Chinatown, Tacoma

Name: Chinatown
Address: Tacoma, United States

#69 among attractions in Tacoma

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Facts and practical information

The U.S. city of Tacoma, Washington was once home to a significant historic Chinatown. It was located in Downtown Tacoma near Railroad Street according to a historical record. ()

Coordinates: 47°14'29"N, 122°27'32"W

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Chinatown – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museum of Glass, Children's Museum of Tacoma, Tacoma Art Museum, Bridge of Glass.

1.2 miE
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
Museum of Glass, Tacoma
31 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.
1.1 miNE
Museum
Children's Museum of Tacoma, Tacoma
30 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.
1.1 miNE
Museum, Art museum
Tacoma Art Museum, Tacoma
29 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.
1.2 miE
Bridge, Art gallery
Bridge of Glass, Tacoma
30 min walk • 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.
1.1 miE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Washington State History Museum, Tacoma
29 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.
1.3 miNE
Theater, Concerts and shows
Pantages Theater, Tacoma
34 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.
1.5 miNE
Museum
Foss Waterway Seaport, Tacoma
40 min walk • The Working Waterfront Maritime Museum is a Maritime Museum located in Tacoma, Washington, USA. The museum sits on the Thea Foss Waterway.
1.1 miNE
Convention center, City hall
Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center, Tacoma
27 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.
1.3 miNE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Rialto Theater, Tacoma
33 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...
1.4 miNE
Historical place, City hall
Old City Hall, Tacoma
37 min walk • The Old City Hall is a five-story building in Tacoma, Washington that served as the city hall in the early 20th century. The building features a ten-story clocktower on the southeast corner, facing the intersection of Pacific Avenue and S 7th Street.
1.2 miNE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Broadway Center for the Performing Arts, Tacoma
32 min walk • Tacoma Arts Live is a 501 non-profit organization located in the historic Theater District of downtown Tacoma, Washington. Encompassing the Pantages, Rialto, and Theatre on the Square, Tacoma Arts Live manages the largest complex of theaters between Seattle, Washington and Portland, Oregon.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Chinatown?

Nearby attractions include McCarver Neighborhood, Tacoma (15 min walk), Bob's Java Jive, Tacoma (18 min walk), University of Washington Tacoma, Tacoma (24 min walk).

How to get to Chinatown by public transport?

The nearest stations to Chinatown:

Bus

S 19th St & S Trafton St • Lines: 2, 57 (11 min walk)
Center St & Yakima Ave • Lines: 3 (23 min walk)

Light rail

Union Station/South 19th Street • Lines: T (28 min walk)
Convention Center/South 15th Street • Lines: T (29 min walk)