6th Ave / UPS

6TH AVE. / UNIVERSITY OF PUGET SOUND

ABOUT

Brimming with world-class restaurants, dive bars, and plenty of opportunities to experience Tacoma Nightlife, 6th Ave. especially comes alive on weekend night. We recommend checking out a concert at Jazzbones or the Tuesday afternoon Farmers Market. Further up, the area that surrounds the University of Puget Sound directly benefits from its close proximity to the well-known liberal arts school. Locals enjoy walking through the beautiful campus, listening to the Kilworth Chapel bells chime in the distance, and the constant hum of activity. The university is nestled in a residential area right along Union Ave, a lovely central street lined with trees. 

EVENTS

Art On the Ave

Art On the Ave brings crowds to 6th Avenue to experience rockin' live music, beer gardens, tasty food and amazing art vendors. The event is perfect for families or young couples and is a true celebration of Tacoma's awesome arts culture. 

CULTURE

Boutique Shopping and Services

6th Ave is known for for it's nightlife but it has quite an impressive set of retail stores and service offerings as well. At 6th and Proctor, you will find a busy Crossfit gym, a modern yoga studio, a chiropractic office, and a float center. 

HOUSING

Craftsman

The tree-lined streets surrounding 6th Ave and UPS are packed with quaint craftsman homes and family dwellings. The college and business district are perfectly integrated into the neighborhood, making for easy access to all the culture the area has to offer. 

DINING

Increasingly Eclectic

6th Ave boasts some of Tacoma's best restaurants including the Primo Grill, Asado Steakhouse, Gateway to India and Sushi Tama. The street is lined with cool bars and hangouts like the Red Hot, Dirty Oscar's Annex, O'Malleys, Crown Bar, Triple Knock and Half Pint Pizza. After dinner, don't miss out on a cold treat from Tacoma's own, Ice Cream Social. 
SANDWICH HEAVEN:
MSM DELI

Tacoma's Favorite Little Sandwich Shop

MSM stands for "Magical Sandwich Makers," and that is exactly what you will find here. Open 7 days a week, their East Coast-style inspired sandwiches are the perfect on-the-go option when you are out cruising the Ave. We recommend the reuben or the classic, Mike's Deluxe. They also have a very well considered selection of craft brews from around the states and Europe. A Tacoma dining institution.
6TH AVE / UPS GALLERY

Restaurants/Cafes/Bars

Bluebeard Coffee
Valhalla Coffee
Half Pint Pizza
Primo Grill
Ice Cream Social
The Red Hot
Gateway to India
Sushi Tama
Crown Bar
Dirty Oscar's Annex
Asado
El Borracho

Shopping/Services

Expand Yoga
Float Center NW
HM Spa and Salon
Le Chat Noir
Emerald Leaves
Mary Mart
Scorpio Rising Vintage
High Voltage Records

Unique Places

University of Puget Sound
Wright Park
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