Day Trip : Tacoma, WA

I've got cousins who live in Tacoma. I've been there plenty of times. But I've never actually explored. 

The other day, I had my mind set on going to the tulip fields. And then it started pouring. Surprise. 

So, the next place I thought I'd go to was Tacoma. Stankoma, as people like to call it. 

It doesn't have a great rep in Seattle. Tacoma is one of the other big cities around Seattle... and when people talk about it, their minds generally go straight to gang shootings, the hood & white trash. 

BUT... I saw the other side of all of that. It's actually a really, really cool place. 

Here are some photos. 

I thought to myself, I want to get married in Tacoma. I'd get some great wedding shots. 

This reminded me of a huge rock candy sucker! 

I loved the Chihuly Glass Bridge. It reminded me of all the glass art in Italy. 

If you're ever in Tacoma, go to Caffe Dei. Order a Sweet Lavender Latte & any one of their grilled cheese sandwiches. YUM.

Since I was on a "mini vacation" ... I decided it was totally fine to order two coffees within the same hour. Anthem is a cool little spot right on Pacific Ave. Definitely have to check this place out too! Great atmosphere and great coffee. 

Wherever you live, I think it's a must that you go explore your own city. Or the surrounding ones. You'll never know what you'll find.

You might just fall in love... and that, I did. 

Tacoma, I do really, really like you!