Photogenic Places in Tacoma
3 places ranked by scenic score
Tacoma, WA
Tacoma Narrows Bridge
A pair of suspension bridges spanning the Tacoma Narrows of Puget Sound between Tacoma and the Kitsap Peninsula. The original 1940 bridge famously collapsed due to aeroelastic flutter and was replaced by the current westbound span in 1950, with an eastbound span added in 2007. The bridges are each approximately 5,400 feet long with towers rising 510 feet above the water.
Tacoma, WA
Point Ruston Waterfront
A redeveloped waterfront area on Commencement Bay offering unobstructed views of Mount Rainier rising above the Tacoma skyline. The 1.2-mile boardwalk and promenade connect to the Ruston Way waterfront trail. The site was formerly the ASARCO copper smelter, which was demolished in 1993.
Tacoma, WA
Museum of Glass
A contemporary art museum on Tacoma's waterfront featuring a distinctive stainless steel cone housing a hot shop where glass artists perform live demonstrations. The 500-foot-long Chihuly Bridge of Glass connects the museum to downtown Tacoma across Interstate 705, displaying works by Dale Chihuly. The museum's exterior and bridge are especially photogenic when reflecting light at different times of day.