A Gift of Serenity
Independent gift shop featuring products from local makers and specialty gifts.
Trek Tacoma by District
Dome District
Tacoma's event gateway: the Tacoma Dome, rail and transit links, and the blocks visitors pass through on a show night.
Event nights, arrivals and everything within walking distance
Independent guide. Hours, prices and offers change — confirm with the business before you go. Sponsored placements are always labelled.
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Stores & shopping
Department stores, specialty retail and shops you can walk between.
Abba Candles
Handmade candle and bath-product shop inside Freighthouse Square.
Adorned Abode
Independent gift shop featuring locally made and fair-trade goods.
American Rare Coins
Independent coin shop specializing in rare and collectible coins.
Bike Box
Independent cycling and e-bike shop serving riders from a Freighthouse Square storefront.
Celtic Attic
Independent shop specializing in Celtic and Viking gifts, including imported and handmade pieces.
Defiant Fox Games
Board, card and role-playing game store with in-store game nights in Freighthouse Square.
Dome District Art Gallery
Local art gallery with rotating exhibits and painting events near the Tacoma Dome.
Freighthouse Square
Historic freight depot with small shops and food vendors next to the Dome.
Goldenfinch
Small sweet shop with handmade sweets, Italian sodas and gifts in Freighthouse Square.
Never Ever Boutique
Independent boutique for original and vintage clothing inside Freighthouse Square.
Stocklist Goods & Gifts
A downtown Tacoma gift shop featuring locally made goods, home décor, accessories, cards, and Pacific Northwest finds.
Prices vary by item.
The Heritage Center Art
Independent gallery and shop featuring Kenyan art and handcrafted goods.
Tinkertopia
A colorful creative-reuse shop and hands-on TinkerSpace where visitors can browse reclaimed supplies or build a one-of-a-kind creation.
Low-cost materials; prices vary by item.
Vee's Boutique
Independent fashion boutique inside Freighthouse Square.
Restaurants & dining
Sit-down restaurants, cafés and quick bites.
Adela's Authentic Mexican Restaurant
Independent Mexican restaurant serving traditional dishes inside Freighthouse Square.
Alfred’s Cafe
Alfred’s Cafe is a longtime breakfast cafe and tavern on Puyallup Avenue in the Dome District.
Happy Teriyaki (Downtown Tacoma)
Neighborhood teriyaki restaurant in Tacoma. Call ahead or check the restaurant directly for current hours and menu.
Marcellino Pizza
Independent pizzeria serving visitors in the Freighthouse Square food hall.
Mimi's Teriyaki
Neighborhood teriyaki restaurant in Tacoma. Call ahead or check the restaurant directly for current hours and menu.
Nana Rhai & Teriyaki
Neighborhood teriyaki restaurant in Tacoma. Call ahead or check the restaurant directly for current hours and menu.
New Frontier Lounge
New Frontier Lounge is a Tacoma bar, restaurant, and live music venue in the Dome District. Its menu includes smash burgers, sandwiches, appetizers, cocktails, and nonalcoholic drinks. Open daily from 4 p.m. to midnight, with daily happy hour from 4–7 p.m. Check the organizer’s Instagram for upcoming performances.
The Palace Kebab
Independent Mediterranean restaurant serving kebabs and classic regional dishes in Freighthouse Square.
The Valley
Dome District pub with weekend brunch, handy before Tacoma Dome events.
Unique Bakery
Unique Bakery is a bakery and coffee shop located inside Freighthouse Square at 2501 E D St in Tacoma, WA, reachable at 253-951-5653. The official Freighthouse Square profile states hours of Monday-Saturday 11am to 7pm and Sunday noon to 5pm.
Wingman Brewers
Aviation-themed Tacoma brewery near the Dome District.
Zeeks Pizza - Tacoma
Zeeks Pizza - Tacoma was identified from public map data as a Tacoma-area place Tacoma Trekker does not list yet. Details are being verified before this goes public.
More places
Businesses and attractions in this district.
Courtyard Marriott - Tacoma Downtown
Courtyard Marriott - Tacoma Downtown was identified from public map data as a Tacoma-area place Tacoma Trekker does not list yet. Details are being verified before this goes public.
Kai's Room
Kai's Room is a free 252-square-foot immersive art exhibit located inside Freighthouse Square at 440 E. 25th Street #54A in Tacoma, created by the nonprofit Energize Tacoma. The official page states it is open Saturdays 11am-3pm with free admission.
LeMay – America's Car Museum
Large automobile museum beside the Tacoma Dome.
Painting Panda Pottery Studio
Walk-in paint-your-own pottery studio in Freighthouse Square.
PCAP Escape Room
Immersive escape-room attraction for bookable group adventures inside Freighthouse Square.
Tacoma Dome
Tacoma's largest arena and the anchor of the Dome District.
Tacoma Glassblowing Studio
A working hot shop in Tacoma's Dome District where visitors can watch glass being blown and, in the studio's own sessions and classes, make a piece themselves. Sessions and class formats, times and prices are published by the studio.
Travel Tacoma
Travel Tacoma was identified from public map data as a Tacoma-area place Tacoma Trekker does not list yet. Details are being verified before this goes public.
Happening in Dome District
Today, this weekend and what's coming up.
Upcoming
- Storytime for Little Sparkplugs
Tue, Nov 3, 10am · LeMay – America's Car Museum
- Thanksgiving Drive-Through Turkey Giveaway
Thu, Nov 19
- Family STEAM Day: Bridge the Gap
Sat, Nov 21, 11am · LeMay – America's Car Museum
- Storytime for Little Sparkplugs
Tue, Dec 1, 10am · LeMay – America's Car Museum
- Midwinter Frost — A Carnival & Craft Faire
Sat, Dec 12, 11am · Freighthouse Square
- Family STEAM Day: Merry & Bright
Sat, Dec 19, 11am · LeMay – America's Car Museum
Practical notes
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