Hidden gems - Tourist attractions in University Place, United States not to miss (Updated April, 2024)

Hidden gems: Tourist attractions in University Place

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in University Place. This list contains 14 places from Tourist attraction category.

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Within University Place

Alice in Wonderland Mural

Tourist attraction

👍👍 Great spot to stop and admire.

4.90 (12 reviews) (~8.42 km from centre)

Tacoma Fireboat No. 1

Historical landmark

👍 Great place for photos

4.80 (36 reviews) (~8.6 km from centre)

Steilacoom Tribal Cultural Center

History museum

👍 In 1883, the Oberlin Church was established in the Town of Steilacoom (incorporated in 1854 when Port Steilacoom and Steilacoom City merged). It had eight charter members including its pastor Arthur Burnell and his wife, both attendees of Oberlin College in Ohio. This Oberlin Congregational Church...

4.80 (14 reviews) (~6.64 km from centre)

Dune Peninsula Echo Dome

Tourist attraction

👍👍 This is a slag pot used for collecting molten flowing during smelting.

4.80 (14 reviews) (~9.94 km from centre)

Metropolitan Park

Park

👍 Lots of open areas to walk around, little splash area for summer time. A pond area to see ducks, watch trains passing, playground area, a couple covered benches, and some not covered.

4.80 (5 reviews) (~3.54 km from centre)

Fox Island Historical Society

Museum

Small historical musuem featuring island artifacts & photographs, plus a rustic, circa 1908 cabin.

4.70 (62 reviews) (~6.71 km from centre)

Buffalo Soldiers Museum

History museum

👍👍 This museum is a must see! I learned so much about the Buffalo Soldiers. I'm grateful that this museum exists. Going to Tacoma was worth it.

4.70 (48 reviews) (~6.7 km from centre)

Job Carr Cabin Museum

Museum

A to-scale replica of an 1865 frontier home, this museum offers history exhibits about the city.

4.70 (47 reviews) (~8.42 km from centre)

Historic Fort Steilacoom

Historical place museum

👍👍 Fort Steilacoom's beginning started with the massacre at the Whitman Mission in 1847. An attack by the Cayuse murdered Dr Marcus and Narcissa Whitman plus eleven others. In response, the US Army established Fort Steilacoom in 1849. Located near Lake Steilacoom, Fort Steilacoom became one of the fir...

4.70 (46 reviews) (~4.5 km from centre)

Chambers Creek Canyon

Hiking area

👍👍 They wanted to develop all this land in the 1980s. My brother was part of the program that saved it. This place is part of my life! I grew up skimboarding 🏄‍♂️ here. They called me "The Legend" I didn't necessarily like that but I accepted it. I used to bring my rowboat and a box of garbage bags th...

4.70 (16 reviews) (~3.15 km from centre)

Hamilton Park (Ruston Way)

Park

👍👍 “Smallest park eeever…” ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ One of the many tiny parks littered around the Ruston Waterfront. Another great spot in Tacoma to see the sunset, especially if you want to see it set behind The Olympics. Only a few benches and tables, but a great place to read a book too.

4.60 (139 reviews) (~8.62 km from centre)

Toliva Shoal

Tourist attraction

👍👍 Visited based on a recommendation from my pastor, he always did have a thing for little buoys

4.60 (14 reviews) (~5.27 km from centre)

Spanish Steps

Historical landmark

👍👍 It’s cool stop by the Spanish bar

4.50 (123 reviews) (~8.8 km from centre)

Rust Park

Park

😠 My grandpa was shot 67 times at this park.

4.50 (63 reviews) (~9.3 km from centre)

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Hidden gems: Tourist attractions in University Place, United States