Old Town

OLD TOWN

ABOUT

Located near access to the waterfront and Ruston Way, Old Town is a charming area that was home to the first non-native settler in Tacoma. It is humming around Old Town on weekends with walkers, cyclists, and those out to explore Tacoma’s amazing waterfront and its many al fresco dining options.

EVENTS

Blues On! Festival

The Old Town Blues Festival has changed its name to Blues On! This festival happens every summer and brings hundreds of people to the neighborhood to enjoy open-air blues music.

CULTURE

Boutique Shopping

Locals like to spend time walking and biking around the neighborhood while taking in views from the calming waterfront. The heart of Old Town features many artisan shops including Throwing Mud Gallery, which offers pottery lessons and paint-your-own services. 

HOUSING

Views

Craftsman and mid-century view homes line the streets above Old Town making it one of Tacoma's most charming neighborhoods. Those lucky enough to have a view are provided the perfect vantage point during the 4th of July fireworks display. 

DINING

Classic / Waterfront Dining

The Spar is an Old Town institution. Any night of the week, locals can be found drinking craft beer, chatting, and mixing it up around the pool table. Old Town also, provides easy access to the many restaurants on the Ruston Way waterfront.
SLICE OF HISTORY: 
JOB CARR

Tacoma's First Non-Native Citizen

Farmer and Civil War veteran, Job Carr migrated to the Pacific Northwest from Iowa in 1863. He was the first non-native settler to stake claim to land in Tacoma. He built a cabin as his home and slowly a neighborhood was built around him. A replica of the cabin was erected in 2000 to commemorate this important figure in Tacoma history. 
OLD TOWN GALLERY

Restaurants/Cafes/Bars

The Spar
Northern Fish Company
Montemara Kitchen
Harbor Lights
Duke's Chowder House
Katie Downs
Anthem Coffee
The Ram

Shopping/Services

Comprehensive Life Resources
Yoga Palace
NW Float Center
Expand Yoga
Proctor Family Dentistry
Wheelock Library
Teaching Toys
Compass Rose
North End Pet Hospital

Unique Places

Ruston Way Waterfront
Slavonian Hall
Job Carr Cabin Museum
Old Town Dock
Old St. Peter's Church

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