Shopping, dining and events
Tacoma Mall Trek
A full Tacoma Mall visit end to end: park once, shop the anchors and specialty stores, eat at a sit-down restaurant and check what is happening on the property.
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Plan this Trek
- Length
- Half to full day
- Getting around
- walking
- Family
- Indoor walking, family retail and quick-service food make this workable with kids.
Districts on this Trek
The route
1. Tacoma Mall → 2. Nordstrom → 3. Macy's → 4. lululemon → 5. Apple Tacoma Mall → 6. The Cheesecake Factory → 7. DICK'S Sporting Goods → 8. The Village at Tacoma Mall → 9. Texas de Brazil
Numbered markers follow the stop order below.
- 1
Tacoma Mall
startStart
Park once and get oriented at the main entrance and directory.
Next: On-site surface and structured parking.
- 2
Nordstrom
shoppingMorning
Start with the department store anchors for apparel, shoes and beauty.
Next: Interior walk.
- 3
Macy's
shoppingMorning
A second anchor worth a pass for apparel, home and beauty.
Next: Interior walk.
- 4
lululemon
shoppingLate morning
Specialty retail stretch — athletic apparel and accessories.
Next: Interior walk.
- 5
Apple Tacoma Mall
shoppingLate morning
Device help and sessions; check the store schedule before arriving.
Next: Interior walk.
- 6
- 7
DICK'S Sporting Goods
shoppingAfternoon
Outdoor and sports gear before you head out.
Next: Interior walk.
- 8
The Village at Tacoma Mall
exploreAfternoon
Walk the outdoor dining and retail area on the property.
Next: Short outdoor walk from the mall.
- 9
Texas de Brazil
foodEvening
Finish with a longer dinner if you are staying into the evening.
Next: Interior walk.
More to eat & drink nearby
The route above stays short on purpose. These are the other places to eat and drink in the same district, straight from our directory.
- Auntie Anne'sQuick-service restaurant (pretzel) located at Tacoma Mall, 4502 S Steele St, Tacoma.
- BJ's Restaurant & BrewhouseSit-down restaurant and brewhouse at Tacoma Mall serving American food and house beer.
- Candy TymeCandy shop located at Tacoma Mall, 4502 S Steele St, Tacoma.
- Charleys Philly SteaksQuick-service restaurant (sandwich) located at Tacoma Mall, 4502 S Steele St, Tacoma.
- CinnabonQuick-service restaurant (dessert) located at Tacoma Mall, 4502 S Steele St, Tacoma.
- Dairy Queen / Orange JuliusCafe located at Tacoma Mall, 4502 S Steele St, Tacoma.
- Glow TeaCafe located at Tacoma Mall, 4502 S Steele St, Tacoma.
- Gregorys CoffeeCafe located at Tacoma Mall, 4502 S Steele St, Tacoma.
- Happy Teriyaki #7Tacoma teriyaki restaurant
- JambaQuick-service restaurant (juice) located at Tacoma Mall, 4502 S Steele St, Tacoma.
- JollibeeQuick-service Filipino-founded chain at Tacoma Mall serving fried chicken, burgers and rice meals.
- Kizuki Ramen & IzakayaSit-down Japanese ramen and izakaya restaurant inside Tacoma Mall.
Notes
Hours and bookings can change — confirm with each stop before you go.
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