Point Defiance Park
Located on the Puget Sound, one of Tacoma's nature-focused gems is Point Defiance Park. The entrance boasts their picturesque Rose and Rhododendron Gardens. You can continue down the road/walking trail known as Five Mile Drive. The road is lined with lush greenery with occasional glimpses of the Puget Sound through the trees. From there, you can turn onto the path leading to the Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium and enjoy the animals. But if you continue on Five Mile Drive, you can make your way down to Owen's Beach. There's a well-maintained, concrete boardwalk just above the beach line to enjoy walking and avoid the somewhat rocky sand. The view of the Sound on Owen's Beach is always a deep, beautiful blue. If you're lucky, you might see seals in the distance playing in the water. After returning to the Five Mile Drive road, you can see the final attraction featured in Point Defiance: Fort Nisqually. Originally a 19th century trading outpost, Fort Nisqually is maintained as a museum & allows visitors to experience it as if they were transported back in time. Fort Nisqually is a historic, unique, and well-preserved landmark. From there, you can finish the scenic trip through Five Mile Drive and your experience of Point Defiance Park comes to an end. It's an incredibly breathtaking experience the truly captures the natural beauty of this area.
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