where children designed the sculptures, and watched while the glassblowers created them. Now cross over Highway I-705
from the roof of the Glass Museum along the 500-foot Chihuly Bridge of Glass, adorned with a series of three sections of creative and colorful glass sculptures designed by Tacoma’s favorite son, Dale Chihuly. These lively and colorful sculptures catch your attention as you stroll across the bridge, with the Tacoma Dome to your left, the copper domed Union Station to your right, and bustling downtown Tacoma spread panoramically ahead of you. The Venetian Wall features a large
vertical display with about 80 modern glass vases inset into a large wall. Then you walk past two 30-feet high towers of what looks like enormous rock crystals, arranged haphazardly up a thick metal pole. The Seaform Pavilion is inside a tunnel, where you’ll see a kaleidoscope of dozens of colorful and odd sized and shaped glass sculptures arranged on the ceiling above you. Follow the bridge to the Washington
State History Museum, well worth a lengthy visit as you learn about the
history of Washington and its people from high tech displays, dioramas and dramatic artifacts. Only a few minutes’ walk past the
copper domed Union Station (now converted to courtrooms) is another outstanding art lover’s haven, the Tacoma Art Museum. It boasts more of Chihuly’s glasswork than the Museum of Glass. The museum’s eclectic array of 3,400 pieces features galleries of impressionist works, animals, and Northwest Art. You’ll easily while away an hour or two marveling at the paintings and sculptures. Downtown Tacoma has its fair
share of quality restaurants too. Within walking distance you’ll find the Harmon Brewery, Indochine, El Gaucho, Melting Pot, Pacific Grill, Paddy Coyne’s Irish Pub, and Woody’s on the Water. For a more casual sandwich lunch try Dock Street Sandwich Company, or The Swiss Pub, and check out its sizeable Chihuly (who else?) glasswork display above the bar. There’s enough to do, see, and eat in
Tacoma to keep you busy for 2-3 days, especially if you make use of the Link Light Rail service that zips you about
Cruising This Economy
Our Priorities are Your Priorities
Time on the water is more important than ever, but these days it’s imperative to keep costs down. We share the excitement of cutting edge technology. We also appreciate when it’s time to take care of what’s already there.
Come visit us at Elliott Bay Marina. Tell us about your priorities. We’ll try to help.
Marine Systems • Electrical • Communications Cabinetry • HVAX • Watermakers
Emerald Harbor Marine Located at Elliott Bay Marina and Canal Boatyard 206-285-3632
info@emharbor.com www.emharbor.com
48° NORTH, DECEMBER 2010 PAGE 40
Tacoma for free. Tacoma’s myriad of other attractions are more than I can describe here, but you should consider visiting the following:
Historic Freighthouse Square
www.freighthousesquare.com
Historical Tacoma Arts & Culture Walking Tour (by reservation) 253-284-3254,
www.traveltacoma.com
Tacoma Glassblowing Studio
www.tacomaglassblowing.com
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
www.pdza.org
For more information visit:
www.traveltacoma
Roy Stevenson is a freelance travel writer based in Seattle, Washington. His articles appear in regional, national, and international magazines, newspapers, in-flights and e-zines all over the world.
www.Roy-Stevenson.com
Windrose Interiors creating custom boat interiors since 1982
• Custom Fitted Cushions • Curtains & Carpets • Cockpit Cushions • Fitted Sheets • Accessories
10527 12th Avenue NW Seattle, WA 98177
www.windroseinteriors.com
(206) 784-0883 We Make Sails
of every size and description. Quality, Craftsmanship and Affordability have been the hallmark of Lee Sails for over 40 years. From dinghies to tall ships our versatility and adaptability has made Lee Sails a truly international sailmaker.
WA: Call Toll Free 1-800-533-9567 OR: 10997 NW Supreme Ct., Portland OR 97229 • (503) 641-7170
BC: PO Box 19567, Vancouver, BC V5T 4E7 • Phone & Fax (604) 685-1234
www.leesails.com • e-mail:
vancouver@leesails.com
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53 |
Page 54 |
Page 55 |
Page 56 |
Page 57 |
Page 58 |
Page 59 |
Page 60 |
Page 61 |
Page 62 |
Page 63 |
Page 64 |
Page 65 |
Page 66 |
Page 67 |
Page 68 |
Page 69 |
Page 70 |
Page 71 |
Page 72 |
Page 73 |
Page 74