ExploreTacoma

Located on Tacoma’s waterfront, the Silver Cloud Hotel is just a couple miles from some of the area’s largest attractions. Enjoy a day at the Tacoma Art Museum, Museum of Glass, or one of the many exhibitions held at the Tacoma Dome. The wide variety of things to do, eat, and see in Tacoma’s Old Town Community ensures exciting and interesting trips for all Silver Cloud Hotel guests. Explore all the area attractions below.

Things to do in tacoma

  • Both Fine Dining and Casual Restaurants Nearby, including The Lobster Shop, Dukes Chowder House, The Ram, Copper & Salt Northwest Kitchen, and Harbor Lights.
  • University of Puget Sound – 1 mile
  • Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center – 2 miles
  • Tacoma Art Museum – 2 miles
  • Washington State History Museum – 2 miles
  • Museum of Glass – 2 miles
  • LeMay – America’s Car Museum– 2 miles
  • Tacoma’s Landmark Convention Center – 2 miles
  • Point Defiance Park and Zoo – 3 miles
  • Vashon Island Ferry – 3 miles
  • Tacoma Dome– 4 miles
  • Pacific Lutheran University – 13 miles
Tacoma Dome

Tacoma Dome

Opened on July 1st, 1981, the Tacoma Dome hosted its first concert with David Bowie taking stage, and attracts on average one million fans annually. Within a given year, fans will have the opportunity to attend over 300 events and shows, some include: WIAA high school sports, major concerts, family shows, and numerous tradeshows.

The Tacoma Dome has quite the history when it comes to events held in the complex. In 2008, AC/DC held a spectacular performance, which documented as the fastest concert sellout in the venue’s history. In the year 2000, Bruce Springsteen held the largest reserved seat concert, with over 23,000 fans in attendance. Other performances and events include: Britney Spears, Sesame Street Live, Rammstein, and more. Check the website events calendar for upcoming events.

Accommodations Near The Tacoma Dome

Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy a 55″ TV’s, Aveda bath products, refrigerator, microwave, and more in every guestroom. Those who think breakfast is the most important meal of the day will be happy to know that Silver Cloud offers a complimentary breakfast every morning. A fitness center and waterfront-walking pier is also available for your convenience. We hope to see you soon!