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Reconstructed 1850s Hudson's Bay Company post in Point Defiance Park.
Fort Nisqually Living History Museum recreates an 1850s trading post inside Point Defiance Park, with period buildings and costumed interpretation.
Easy to combine with Owen Beach and the park drive. Season, hours and admission are on Metro Parks Tacoma's site.
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Rebuilt saltwater beach and promenade in Point Defiance Park.
Point Defiance Marina is a waterfront marina in Tacoma’s Ruston / Point Defiance area, located at 5912 Waterfront Dr.
A large waterfront park with forest trails, gardens, beach access and a ferry terminal at its edge.
Copper & Salt Northwest Kitchen is a waterfront restaurant at Point Ruston serving Northwest-style cooking.
Twisted Fork Saloon is a restaurant and saloon on the Point Ruston waterfront with recurring weekly events such as bingo nights.
North End on Pearl is a pub and restaurant on North Pearl Street near Point Defiance, serving pub food and drinks.