Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center

The GTCTC is located in the hub of Tacoma's downtown core. Visitors to our facility can easily walk to dining, shopping, first rate hotel accommodations and more! The links below highlight the many options to take advantage of while attending events at the GTCTC... and everything listed below is a short walk, within five blocks or a quick ride on Tacoma's Link Light Rail

Dining

American

Pacific Grill (next to the Marriott) - 1502 Pacific Ave (253) 627-3535
Bite (in the Hotel Murano) - 1320 Broadway (253) 591-4151
The Swiss Pub - 1904 Jefferson (253) 572-2821
Harmon Pub & Brewery - 1938 Pacific (253) 383-2739
Varsity Grill Restaurant & Sports Bar - 1114 Broadway (253) 627-1229
Woody's on the Water - 1715 Dock Street E. (253) 272-1433

Asian

TwoKoi Japanese & Sushi - 1552 Jefferson (253) 274-8999
Indochine Asian Dining & Wine Bar - 1924 Pacific Avenue (253) 272-8200
Galanga Thai Cuisine - 1129 Broadway (253) 272-3393
Fujiya Japanese Restaurant & Sushi - 1125 Court C (253) 627-5319

Cafe Style

Grassi's Garden Cafe - 1702 Pacific (253) 627-7196
A Renaissance Cafe - 1746 Pacific (253) 572-1029
The Workz Cafe at the Tacoma Art Museum - 1701 Pacific
Gallucci's Glass Cafe at the Museum of Glass - 1801 Dock St (253) 572-9593
Park Place Cafe - 1226 Pacific Ave (253) 572-6195
Villa Cafe & Imbibery - 1328 Market St (253) 222-4184

Coffee & Tea Houses

Mad Hat Tea Co - 1130 Commerce (253) 441-2111
Tully's Coffee - 1427 Pacific (253) 383-9483
Emerald City Smoothie - 15th & Commerce (253) 779-5400
Smooth & Juicy/Satellite Coffee 1122 Market St (253) 365-6706
Cutters Point Coffee, Soups & More - 1936 Pacific Avenue (253) 272-7101

Fast Food

The Pita Pit - 921 Pacific (253) 572-7482
Taco Del Mar ( U of W ) - 1908 Pacific (253) 572-8393
Subway ( U of W ) - 1910 Pacific (253) 383-5207
Happy Deli - 1201 Pacific Ave (253) 272-9781
Mary's Burger Bistro - 2301 Pacific Ave (253) 779-0777

Fondue

The Melting Pot - 2121 Pacific (253) 535-3939

Italian

The Old Spaghetti Factory - 1735 S. Jefferson (253) 383-2214
The Rock Wood Fired Pizza - 1920 S. Jefferson (253) 272-1221
Abella's Pizzaria - 1946 Pacific (253) 779-0769

Mexican

El Toro - 1128 Broadway (253) 722-5196
Matador - 721 Pacific Avenue (253) 627-7100

Steak

El Gaucho Tacoma - 2119 Pacific Ave (253) 882 - 0009

Museums & Attractions

Tacoma Art Museum - 1701 Pacific Avenue

Museum of Glass - 1801 Dock Street

Washington State History Museum - 1911 Pacific Avenue

Union Station - 1911 Pacific Avenue

Chihuly Bridge of Glass - 18th & Pacific. A stunning connection to the waterfront shops and museums from Pacific Avenue, located just two blocks from the convention center. The pedestrian bridge holds three amazing Dale Chihuly glass installations and is open to the public 24 hours a day. Linger at sunset and you'll see why its one of the most romantic places in Washington.

University of Washington, Tacoma

Broadway Center for the Performing Arts

Shopping

Apparel & Shoes

BKB & Company - 1744 Pacific Ave (253) 272-6884
Urban Exchange - 1932 Pacific Ave (253) 272 -2280
South Sound Running - 1736 Pacific Ave (253) 593-8786
UWT's University Store - 1754 Pacific (253) 272-8080

Gifts & Cards

BKB & Company - 1744 Pacific Ave (253) 272-6884
Grassi's Flowers & Gifts - 1702 Pacific Ave (253) 627-1216
Tacoma Art Museum Store - 1701 Pacific Ave (253) 272-4258 X 3005
Museum of Glass Gift Shop - 1801 Dock Street Pacific Ave (253) 593-8786
NW Pendleton Museum Store - 1911 Pacific Ave (253) 627-9836
Dragonfly - 1744 Pacific Ave (253) 383-3200

Books

University of WA Bookstore -1754 Pacific (253) 272-8080
Meta Books - 1916 Pacific Ave (253) 627-4440

Specialty Retail

Buzzards CD's - 1916 Jefferson (253) 591-0183
Next to Nature - 1734 Pacific Ave (253) 779-8141

Galleries - Art

American Art Company - 1126 Broadway (253) 272-4327
Art & Framing - 1703 C Dock St. (253) 272-9600
Vetri International - 1821 Dock Street #101 (253) 383-3692
William Traver Gallery - 1821 Dock Street #100 (253) 383-3685 http://www.travergallery.com

The Freighthouse Square Shopping District is a free light rail ride from the GTCTC.

Accommodations

Hotel Murano, across 15th Street from the GTCTC

Marriott Courtyard, across Commerce Street from the GTCTC

Day Spas & Salons

Club Biella - in the Courtyard by Marriott -1506 Pacific Ave (253) 682-2005
Salon Miro - in the Hotel Murano 1320 Broadway (253) 272-6476
Savi Day Spa - also in the Hotel Murano (253) 627-2000

Golf - not within walking distance, but nearby...

Featured Course: Chambers Bay Golf Course Home of the 2010 US Amateur & 2015 US Open! Travel 8 miles to this 18 hole Scottish links-style course on the shores of the Puget Sound. It is in every sense a must play.
Allenmore Golf Course, (253) 627-7211, 2 miles, 18 holes, 6026 yards, Par for course: 71
Northshore Golf Course, (253) 838-3660, 4 miles
Highlands Golf Course, (253) 759-3622, 4 miles, 9 holes
Meadow Park Golf Course, (253) 473-3033, 5 miles, 18 holes
Madrona Links Golf Course, (253) 851-5193, 6 miles, 18 holes
Brookdale Golf Course, (253) 537-4400, 8 miles
Riverbend Golf Complex, (253) 854-FORE, 12 miles, 18 holes
Washington National Golf Club, (253) 333-5000, 14 miles, 18 holes -
Trophy Lake Golf Club, (360) 874-8337, 18 miles, 18 holes -
Gold Mountain Golf Complex, (800) 249,2363, 23 miles, 36 holes - Host Site 2006 USGA Pub Links Championship