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Wed. May 9, 2007, 10:26am PDT
What haven't you done?
Reminders pop up now and then like one on Tickle me, Tacoma yesterday about places practically right next door that we never visit. It's like living in a city and never visiting its biggest landmark. I'm absolutely guilty of this myself and only started remedying this affliction since becoming more active around Tacoma. I hadn't been to Gary's Steak Out until I was taken there for my birthday last year nor had I discovered Steamers and nearby Titlow Beach until just a couple months ago. I've been to Point Defiance but never paid to get in to Fort Nisqually and have been up in this area since 1997 but didn't get to Snoqualmie Falls until just over a year ago for our 1st anniversary. Heck, I even know of someone that works downtown but has never [at last check] taken a ride on the Link!
I have intentions to get to yet more local eateries but am still missing quite a few notches in that belt. Vin Grotto, Masa, The Matador, Asado and Gateway to India top the list. There are spots like the Little Holland I haven't found time to stop at and Terry's Office Tavern which is, quite literally, just down the street from our house.
I'm doing pretty well with tourist spots but haven't paid a visit to the Washington State History Museum, the Java Jive, a tour of all the local glass blowing studios, nor the Tacoma Dome for a monster truck or motocross rally.
Between another pair of friends, Sarah and I we've started a list of local and state-wide stuff to do. It's a smattering of scenic drives and tourist traps all that simply have to be done/seen/experienced. Everything on the list is close enough that we should have pride enough to tell anyone visiting or resident that we have indeed taken in the best our area has to offer.
So how 'bout you? Is there something you've been meaning to visit near you but inexplicably haven't? Start your list by sharing below. Remember: you're not alone and it's OK. We're here for ya. ;)
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5/9/2007 @ 10:38am
I have not been to the Java Jive. Something that its near-death reminded me that I need to do. I blame the kids for my neglecting this destination ... I don't get to many bars nowadays, but it's on my short list. And I think I'll make it my goal to hit it by the end of the year. Hey! Maybe THAT'S what I'll do for my birthday this year ...
To help you with your short list, I highly recommend checking the Washington State History Museum box on your list ... there's something for everyone. My kids love it. My history-lovin' husband loves it. And even easily distracted me manages to entertain myself for a couple hours ...
by tacomachickadee
5/9/2007 @ 12:28pm
after reading the tickle me blog about the coyles burder I am inspired to walk across the street and giver a try (Commercial Teriyaki is my old standard). The little indian place on the corner down the street from Artifex is awesome too. I am a fan of their lamb curry and nahn bread.
Even so, I wouldn't have known about the Washington State History Museum if it weren't for the wall blocking the bridge of glass. My wife and I would always rush on the Third Thursday between TAM and Museum of Glass before they close, lucky the extra obstacle forced us to pay attention to that silly old history museum. We saw the Pulitzer prize winning photos which were cool. Other than that the history museum as been way underwhelming (sorry Mr. Nicandri).
by RR Anderson
5/9/2007 @ 12:30pm
Speaking of the wall, they are re-building it now. I saw workers in there yesterday. :(
by Erik
5/9/2007 @ 12:44pm
I will say that you have to seek out your fun at the history museum sometimes ... but they have excellent exhibits that come through, and if you wander enough during an off-season, there's still usually something to enjoy. But I'll admit, if you're not a big history buff, it might be a better destination for those with young kids ... as the last time I went there were enough kid-friendly distractions to make several enjoyable visits with the munchkins. Trains, dress-up, climb-on things and I seem to recall upstairs being super-kid friendly. Plus, you take the Link there and around, hit Renaissance Cafe for lunch and Freighthouse Square for cinnamon rolls (or lunch) and it's a productive, easy and cheap day out with (or without) the kids. :)
by tacomachickadee
5/9/2007 @ 1:39pm
I'm sorry chickadee, but until they get a dinosaur skeleton they're not a history museum.
by RR Anderson
5/9/2007 @ 2:08pm
Maybe they could snag the scary Elk's Building elk head and put it on display. Would that do Mr. Anderson?
I certainly will have to check out the museum sometime. That, and if you folks haven't been the the Karpele's museum you're totally missing out.
by KevinFreitas
5/9/2007 @ 2:14pm
hahahahahahahaha
My 4-year-old would LOVE a dino skeleton. He loves his dinosaurs. Does anyone know what dinos resided in the locale we currently call Washington state?
by tacomachickadee
5/9/2007 @ 4:54pm
Nope. (woohoo! my Geology degree at work!)
There are whale fossils in some areas of the Olympic peninsula. The east side of the state has been covered by lava flows in recent history and the cascades are volcanic in origin.
Isn't there a big whale skeleton in that new UPS science building? Your 4-year-old might get a kick out of that.
by KevinFreitas
5/9/2007 @ 5:49pm
Bummer. I know Alaska has all kinds of dinosaur bones. I believe they even found a completely intact frozen mastodon once. Anyway Kevin, have you ever checked out the Ape caves? I bet there is some geology in there.
by RR Anderson
5/9/2007 @ 7:18pm
I love the museum. They have a very cool railroad layout of the area. Unfortunately the mannequins settlers in the frontier dioramas scared the heck out of my oldest when she was a little one, so she will not go back. Chihuly had an incredible navajo blanket exhibit there sometime back.
by Andrew Fry
5/9/2007 @ 9:36pm
Thank you for giving me something to do tomorrow night! The History Museum is free every Thursday night from 5-8.
Chickadee: The whale skeleton at the UPS science building is worth a gander. It's free and there's a cool coffee place in a gazebo right behind it.
by jenyum
5/9/2007 @ 10:54pm
The foyer of the Ups science building is good. It has the whale skeleton and a wonderful pendulum swinging from the ceiling. And, this interesting way to chart the sun's movement.
by Sharon S.
5/10/2007 @ 6:16am
Just thought of another one: I have never been to a Tacoma Rainiers game. How sad is that! This, however, I'm remedying next week.
by tacomachickadee
5/10/2007 @ 6:24am
Good one chikckadee! I know there are more of you out there -- c'mon and confess! We're all friends here.
by KevinFreitas
12/11/2007 @ 9:15am
"I'm sorry chickadee, but until they get a dinosaur skeleton they're not a history museum."
That would make it a NATURAL history museum, which the WSHM is not.
by fortlewismom