Dining

American

• Pacific Grill (next to the Marriott) - 1502 Pacific Ave (253) 627-3535 

• Bite (in the Hotel Murano) - 1320 Broadway (253) 591-4151

• The Swiss Pub - 1904 Jefferson (253) 572-2821   

• Harmon Pub & Brewery - 1938 Pacific (253) 383-2739 

• Varsity Grill Restaurant & Sports Bar  - 1114 Broadway (253) 627-1229 

Asian

• TwoKoi Japanese & Sushi - 1552 Jefferson (253) 274-8999

• Indochine Asian Dining & Wine Bar - 1924 Pacific Avenue (253) 272-8200

• Galanga Thai Cuisine - 1129 Broadway (253) 272-3393

• Fujiya Japanese Restaurant & Sushi - 1125 Court C (253) 627-5319

Cafe Style

• Grassi's Garden Cafe - 1702 Pacific (253) 627-7196

• A Renaissance Cafe - 1746 Pacific (253) 572-1029

• The Workz Cafe at the Tacoma Art Museum - 1701 Pacific

• Gallucci's Glass Cafe at the Museum of Glass  - 1801 Dock St (253) 572-9593

• Park Place Cafe - 1226 Pacific Ave (253) 572-6195

• Villa Cafe & Imbibery - 1328 Market St  (253) 222-4184

Coffee & Tea Houses

• Mad Hat Tea Co - 1130 Commerce (253) 441-2111

• Tully's Coffee - 1427 Pacific (253) 383-9483

• Emerald City Smoothie - 15th & Commerce (253) 779-5400

• Smooth & Juicy/Satellite Coffee 1122 Market St (253) 365-6706

• Cutters Point Coffee, Soups & More - 1936 Pacific Avenue (253) 272-7101  

Fast Food 

• The Pita Pit - 921 Pacific (253) 572-7482  

• Taco Del Mar ( U of W ) - 1908 Pacific (253) 572-8393

• Subway ( U of W ) - 1910 Pacific (253) 383-5207

• Happy Deli - 1201 Pacific Ave (253) 272-9781

• Mary's Burger Bistro - 2301 Pacific Ave (253) 779-0777

Fondue 

• The Melting Pot - 2121 Pacific (253) 535-3939 

Italian

• The Old Spaghetti Factory - 1735 S. Jefferson (253) 383-2214

• The Rock Wood Fired Pizza - 1920 S. Jefferson (253) 272-1221

• Abella's Pizzaria - 1946 Pacific (253) 779-0769

Mexican

• El Toro   - 1128 Broadway (253) 722-5196

• Matador - 721 Pacific Avenue (253) 627-7100

Steak

• El Gaucho Tacoma - 2119 Pacific Ave (253) 882 - 0009 

Museums & Attractions

• Tacoma Art Museum - 1701 Pacific Avenue

• Museum of Glass - 1801 Dock Street

• Washington State History Museum - 1911 Pacific Avenue

• Union Station - 1911 Pacific Avenue

• Chihuly Bridge of Glass - 18th & Pacific.  A stunning connection to the waterfront shops and museums from Pacific Avenue, located  just two blocks from the convention center. The pedestrian bridge holds three amazing Dale Chihuly glass installations and is open to the public 24 hours a day. Linger at sunset and you'll see why its one of the most romantic places in Washington.

• University of Washington, Tacoma

• Broadway Center for the Performing Arts

Shopping

Apparel & Shoes

• BKB & Company - 1744 Pacific Ave (253) 272-6884

• Urban Exchange - 1932 Pacific Ave  (253) 272 -2280

• South Sound Running - 1736 Pacific Ave (253) 593-8786

• UWT's University Store - 1754 Pacific (253) 272-8080

Gifts & Cards

• BKB & Company - 1744 Pacific Ave (253) 272-6884

• Grassi's Flowers & Gifts - 1702 Pacific Ave  (253) 627-1216

• Tacoma Art Museum Store - 1701 Pacific Ave (253) 272-4258 X 3005

• Museum of Glass Gift Shop - 1801 Dock Street Pacific Ave (253) 593-8786

• NW Pendleton Museum Store - 1911 Pacific Ave (253) 627-9836

• Dragonfly - 1744 Pacific Ave (253) 383-3200

Books

• University of WA Bookstore -1754 Pacific (253) 272-8080

• Meta Books - 1916 Pacific Ave (253) 627-4440

Specialty Retail

• Next to Nature - 1624 Tacoma Ave (253) 779-8141

Galleries - Art

• American Art Company - 1126 Broadway (253) 272-4327

• Art & Framing - 1703 C Dock St. (253) 272-9600

• Vetri International - 1821 Dock Street #101 (253) 383-3692

• William Traver Gallery - 1821 Dock Street #100 (253) 383-3685 

The Freighthouse Square Shopping District is a free light rail ride from the GTCTC.

Accommodations

• Hotel Murano, across 15th Street from the GTCTC

• Marriott by Courtyard, across Commerce Street from the GTCTC

Day Spas & Salons

• Club Biella  - in the Courtyard by Marriott -1506 Pacific Ave (253) 682-2005 

• Salon Miro - in the Hotel Murano 1320 Broadway (253) 272-6476

• Savi Day Spa - also in the Hotel Murano (253) 627-2000

Golf - not within walking distance, but nearby...

• Featured Course:  Chambers Bay Golf Course Home of the 2010 US Amateur & 2015 US Open!  Travel 8 miles to this 18 hole Scottish links-style course on the shores of the Puget Sound. It  is in every sense a must play.

• Allenmore Golf Course, (253) 627-7211, 2 miles,  18 holes, 6026 yards, Par for course: 71

• Northshore Golf Course, (253) 838-3660, 4 miles, 18 holes

• Highlands Golf Course, (253) 759-3622, 4 miles, 9 holes

• Meadow Park Golf Course, (253) 473-3033, 5 miles, 18 holes

• Madrona Links Golf Course, (253) 851-5193, 6 miles, 18 holes

• Brookdale Golf Course, (253) 537-4400, 8 miles

• Riverbend Golf Complex, (253) 854-FORE, 12 miles, 18 holes

• Washington National Golf Club, (253) 333-5000, 14 miles, 18 holes -

• Trophy Lake Golf Club, (360) 874-8337, 18 miles, 18 holes -

• Gold Mountain Golf Complex, (800) 249,2363, 23 miles, 36 holes - Host Site 2006 USGA Pub Links Championship