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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 or plan a trip around 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.

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Fine 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

Considered one of the largest wood domed structures in the world, the Tacoma Dome is located just 10 minutes away from Silver Cloud Hotel Tacoma – Waterfront. The Tacoma Dome is unique in that it allows much flexibility with its seating, making almost any event possible – with a seating capacity of 23,000.

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

If you’re the type who enjoys waterfront locations with beautiful scenery, the Silver Cloud Hotel in Tacoma is where you need to be. Conveniently located just 10 minutes away from the Tacoma Dome, Silver Cloud Hotel in Tacoma offers guests a variety of features, accommodations, and amenities.

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!

Museum of Glass

Those fascinated by glass and staying at the Silver Cloud Hotel Tacoma – Waterfront will be happy to know just a few minutes away is the Museum of Glass. The mission of the Museum of Glass is to provide a dynamic learning environment to appreciate the medium of glass through creative experiences, collections and exhibitions.

Inspired by local artist Dale Chihuly and designed by Canadian architect Arthur Erickson, the Museum of Glass opened in July 2002, and is located on the Thea Foss Waterway. What is truly unique about this extraordinary structure is the distinctive Chihuly Bridge of Glass that links the downtown area to the stainless steel cone that serves as a beacon to the contemporary art museum.

Out-of-towners visiting the museum will have the opportunity to view the many different exhibitions and collections throughout the glass structure. Permanent collections currently available for viewing include: 20th and 21st Century, Kids Design, Visiting Artist Residency Program, and the Cappy Thompson Collection.

Outdoor Art is also a fascination among visitors. These plazas feature reflecting pools that emphasize the interaction of Northwest weather and light on the remarkable glass sculptures, located in or near the water. In addition to collections, exhibitions, and outdoor art is “Live From the Hot Shop”. The Hot Shop is where creativity ignites into art. People interested in how glass is made can log in to the website and view the Hot Shop team make glass in real time.

Group tours, museum store, and museum café are also available for the visitor’s convenience. If you’re looking for more information you can visit the website and click Visitor Information for museum hours, and tips for visiting.

Our Tacoma Hotel Near The Museum Of Glass

With its waterfront location and beautiful scenery, Silver Cloud Hotel Tacoma – Waterfront is just two miles away from the Tacoma Art Museum and Museum of Glass. Each of the guestrooms offers a waterfront view, 55″ TV, complimentary wireless internet, Aveda bath products, refrigerator, microwave, and more. In addition, guests will receive complimentary breakfast every morning. And if you are the athletic type or enjoy exercising, you will have the opportunity to use our fitness center that offers many different exercising machines. We hope to see you soon!

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