About Tacoma Connections
Tacoma Connections was created from a simple idea: making it easier for people to discover everything our city has to offer.
While exploring Tacoma, I realized that many wonderful local businesses, restaurants, shops, museums, parks, attractions, and community events often go unnoticed—even when they’re just a short walk away. Visitors and residents alike frequently miss these hidden gems because the information isn’t all in one convenient place.
That's why Tacoma Connections was created.
Our mission is to connect people with local businesses, community organizations, events, and destinations throughout Tacoma, making it easier to explore, shop locally, dine locally, and experience everything our city has to offer.
Whether you’re arriving by the Tacoma T Line, visiting downtown, attending an event, or simply looking for something new to discover, Tacoma Connections helps you find nearby places worth exploring.
Restaurants
Breweries & Bars
Coffee & Tea
Museums & Attractions
Retail & Shopping
Bakeries & Sweets
What You'll Find
- Local restaurants, cafés, breweries, and coffee shops
- Shopping and locally owned businesses
- Arts, museums, and entertainment
- Parks, waterfront destinations, and outdoor activities
- Community events and seasonal activities
- Services and organizations throughout Tacoma
- Special offers and promotions from participating businesses
Supporting Local Businesses
Small businesses are the heart of every community. Tacoma Connections gives local businesses an affordable way to increase their visibility while helping residents and visitors discover places they may never have known existed.
By bringing together businesses, neighborhoods, events, and attractions into one easy-to-use resource, we hope to encourage more people to explore different parts of Tacoma and support the local economy.
Explore Tacoma Like a Local
One of the goals of Tacoma Connections is to make exploring the city simple. As our community grows, you’ll be able to discover destinations near transit stops, walking routes, popular attractions, and neighborhood business districts.
Instead of searching multiple websites, Tacoma Connections brings local information together in one place so you can spend less time searching and more time enjoying Tacoma.
Building a Stronger Community
Tacoma is filled with passionate entrepreneurs, artists, nonprofits, event organizers, and community leaders who make this city unique. Tacoma Connections is designed to showcase those people and help strengthen the connections between businesses, residents, and visitors.
Every new business listing, community event, and local recommendation helps build a stronger, more connected Tacoma.
Your Tacoma adventure starts here
Our Vision
We envision Tacoma Connections becoming the city’s digital destination guide—bringing together local businesses, community organizations, neighborhood events, and transit-friendly destinations into one easy-to-use resource. By helping people discover what’s nearby, we can encourage more walking, shopping, dining, and exploring while supporting Tacoma’s vibrant local economy.