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Fun Local Trivia
  1. A former port city, Tacoma has many cultural venues.
  2. The movie "10 Things I Hate About You" was filmed in Tacoma.
  3. The Tacoma Dome is the largest arena with a wooden dome.
  4. The city has great views of Mount Rainier and Puget Sound.
  5. Tacoma Link, the light rail system, makes downtown travel a piece of cake.
Notable Natives Bing Crosby was born as Harry Lillis Crosby in Tacoma, Washington, on May 3, 1903.
Local Slang
  • The Aroma of Tacoma: Smell from the paper mill that occasionally comes with the morning fog
  • Northend: The well-kept residential area where UPS is located
  • Point D: Point Defiance Park
  • T-Loc: A Tacoma local (usually college age, not attending UPS)
Points of Interest
  • Mount Rainier
  • Museum of Glass
  • The Old Train Station
  • Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
  • Tacoma Art Museum
  • Tacoma Dome
  • Washington State History Museum

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Tacoma is a growing city of about 200,000. Immediately off campus are several restaurants, grocery stores, and theaters that enjoy a symbiotic relationship with the University. In fact, UPS has recently linked together with several businesses and restaurants within walking distance off campus with a program called Ticket to Tacoma. Students receive a credit card-like discount card to some great pizza places, restaurants, and businesses.

With a few other colleges in the area, UPS students find that several businesses cater to college students. Students enjoy exploring the Tacoma Art Museum, the Museum of Glass, the Washington State History Museum, the Old Train Station, and almost any type of restaurant you can think of. The numerous cultural attractions and variety of dining options are great for weekend activities, date destinations, or places to take the family when they come to visit. Tacoma really has something for everyone.
 

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Local Atmosphere at University of Puget Sound

karlyedwards

Psychology Studies '14

4.2
A-

The Atmosphere Is Great.

The atmosphere surrounding puget sound is very small town like but within a large city with many activities. It is also beautiful with views of mt rainier and the puget sound. Many small restaraunts and boutiques but also large chain stores as well.

Feb 20, 2012

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Local Atmosphere at University of Puget Sound

euesato

Kinesiology and Exercise Science '14

1.9
C-

Very Liberal

this a very liberal town and the campus is the same

Nov 01, 2011

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Local Atmosphere at University of Puget Sound

welcometothesound

Biology '15

3.5
B

Tacoma

Tacoma is thought to be a little rough, but i don't believe it is. As long as you are smart and don't go looking for trouble you won't find any.

Sep 26, 2011

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Facts

Shopping Centers Tacoma Mall
Major Sports Teams
  • Seattle Mariners: baseball
  • Seattle Seahawks: football
City Web Sites
Distances to Nearest Major Cities
  • Olympia: WA: 40 minutes
  • Seattle: WA: 45 minutes

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AMC Narrows Plaza 8
2208 Mildred St. W.
Tacoma
(253) 565-7000

Galaxy Tacoma 6
3102 S. 23rd St.
Tacoma
(253) 383-5995

Grand Cinema
606 S. Fawcett Ave.
Tacoma
(253) 593-4474

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