Alyson & Mark
Alyson & Mark
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Point Defiance Park
Point Defiance Park began as a military reservation after the Wilkes Expedition visited the Puget Sound in the 1840s to map the bays and estuaries. With a fort positioned at the point, and at Gig Harbor across the narrows, Wilkes thought one could "Defy" the world in this location, hence the name, 'Point Defiance'. Today, the 760-acre park is one of the largest metropolitan parks in the U.S. and brings in over 3 million visitors each year. We knew we found the perfect place for our wedding when discovering the many miles of forest and trails, multiple flower gardens, surrounding body of water, wildlife, and overall abundance of opportunity for exploration and discovery.
There is so much to discover at Point Defiance Park! We encourage you to check out the Metro Parks Tacoma website if you're interested in taking advantage of the beautiful scenery during your stay in Tacoma.
Directions
Directions From Interstate 5
Take Exit 132 (Highway 16 West). Exit at 6th Avenue (exit #3) and turn
left. Take the next right on to Pearl Street. Follow Pearl Street into
Point Defiance Park.
Alternate Park Entrance
You can also enter the park using the Mildred Street Entrance. Follow
Pearl Street northbound as directed above. Turn left on North 51st
Street and drive to Mildred Street. Turn right on Mildred and follow
Mildred into the park.
Parking
Parking at Point Defiance Park is free, and available along Waterfront Drive.
Note that the park will be open to the public on September 1st, and public parking spots closest to the Rose Garden & Pagoda are first come, first served.
Where to Eat in Tacoma
'The Red Hot' located at 2914 6th Ave, Tacoma WA
Absolutely delicious hotdog place! We highly recommend you swing by, and get adventurous with trying some unique dogs (if Alyson can, you can, too!)
Alyson's recommendations: The Gangsta Mac, 6th Ave Strut
Mark's recommendations: Hound Dog, The Gangsta Mac
'Bluebeard Coffee Roasters' located at 2201 6th Ave, Tacoma WA
Chill coffee place with excellent pastries!
'Valhalla Coffee Co.' located at 3918 6th Ave, Tacoma WA
Premium coffee brewed locally!
Valhalla Coffee Co. Website
'Legendary Doughnuts' located at 2602 6th Ave, Tacoma WA
Can't go wrong with a variety of freshly made doughnuts!
Legendary Doughnuts Website & Menu
'Over the Moon Cafe' located at 709 Opera Alley, Tacoma, WA
Scratch kitchen you don't want to miss! Lunch only served 11:30am-2:30pm and dinner starting at 4:30pm, Tues-Sat
Over the Moon Cafe Website & Menu
'State Street Beer Co.' located at 606 N. State Street, Tacoma WA
Cozy spot to enjoy a flatbread & pint!
Mark & Alyson recommend the sun dried tomato flatbread
State Street Beer Co. Website & Menu
'Devil's Reef' located at 706 Court C, Tacoma WA
Get lost under the sea at this nautical-themed tiki bar!
Alyson's recommendation: Order of the Idol
Devil's Reef Website
'7 Seas Brewry & Taproom' located at 2101 Jefferson Ave, Tacoma, WA
Great place to grab a flight of local brews and hang out!
Mark's recommendations: American Hefeweizen, Broken Mast Brown Ale, Cascadian Dark Ale, Pilsner
7 Seas Brewing Website
