Tacoma: Whiskey Row History & Drinks Tour
Overview
This isn’t a typical bar or brewery tour—it’s a storytelling experience set in Tacoma’s historic Whiskey Row. Through live narration and Robert Service poetry, you’ll step into the lives of the railroad workers, lumbermen, and sailors who built this frontier town. With drinks included throughout, the experience blends history, atmosphere, and performance to create something immersive, memorable, and uniquely Tacoma.
The evening begins inside the historic Olympus Hotel building, where you’ll enjoy your choice of a cocktail, beer, or wine at the Forum while learning how Tacoma transformed from a rough railroad outpost into the “City of Destiny.” From there, we explore Whiskey Row, uncovering stories of saloons, vice districts, and the characters who shaped early Tacoma.
We’ll also explore the unique interior of the remarkable McMenamins Elks Temple before concluding at Odd Otter, Tacoma’s most whimsical brewery, where an exciting game caps off a truly memorable evening.
What's Included
- Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic Beverages
- Historical Narration and Storytelling
- Tips and Gratuities for Guide
Meeting Location
815 Pacific Avenue
Tacoma, W98402, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
716 Pacific Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98402, USA
Your experience ends at Tacoma's most whimsical brewery with games, frivolity, and prizes! Guests are encouraged to stay after the tour has concluded for food and additional beverages.
What To Expect
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The Forum
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
McMenamins Pub at Elks Temple (pass by)
Odd Otter Brewing Company
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
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Activity code: C-5570699P11
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