Chihuly Garden and Glass

Maybe you don't think of Tacoma, Washington, as a world-class destination, but Seattle's little sister city to the south boasts a beautiful and vibrant Museum of Glass. Set on a scenic, reclaimed industrial waterway, enjoy lunch from the tasty cafe on the spacious waterfront veranda, then head inside.

See exhibits by world-renowned glass artists, then walk across to the "Hot Shop" theater, where you can watch glass artists at work, sometimes with live music as well. Be sure and walk across the Chihuly Bridge of Glass that leads to the museum, featuring glass by local boy and world-famous