Emerald Downs, located just north of Tacoma, offers live horse racing. Come enjoy the excitement of watching the horses run down the home stretch.

All Aboard the Ultimate Time Machine! Experience the Golden Age of Steam as you chug across spectacular bridges, clickety-clack through lush tall forests. Whistle at majestic Mt. Rainier and let off steam by Mineral Lake.

The Museum of Glass, located on the Tacoma waterfront, is dedicated to presenting glass in the context of contemporary art. The Museum of Glass is a "hot destination." The link between the Museum and the rest of downtown Tacoma is the stunning Chihuly Bridge of Glass. From live interpretive dance performances and theater productions to art making activities for young and old.

This 715-acre park has a little bit of everything: lakes, trails, meadows and plenty of animals. Northwest Trek, located east of Tacoma, is home to more than 200 North American animals. Whether you are peering out of the tram at bellowing bison less than 10 feet away or standing nose-to-nose with an otter, exciting wildlife encounters happen every day at Northwest Trek.

The Point Defiance Zoo, located on the shores or Puget Sound, is large enough to offer an awesome array of animals yet small enough to let you get really close to them. It's fun, affordable and offers breathtaking views of Puget Sound, Mount Rainier and the Olympic Mountains. Our keepers regularly offer talks and tours. Keep your eyes open - animals are likely to pop up in the most unlikely places.

Come enjoy roller coasters, water slides and rides at Wild Waves & Enchanted Village. Park is located just north of Tacoma off Interstate 5. A season of fun and thrills is waiting at Six Flags.