32 days in Tacoma & Alameda Itinerary

Tacoma is a mid-sized urban port city in and the county seat of Pierce County, Washington, United States. Discover out-of-the-way places like Lake Quinault and LeMay Collections at Marymount. Explore Tacoma's surroundings by going to Union (Hunter Farms & Twanoh State Park), Kent (Tahoma National Cemetery, Kent Station, &more) and Lake Wilderness Arboretum (in Maple Valley). There's much more to do: explore the engaging exhibits at Children's Museum of Tacoma, identify plant and animal life at Tacoma Nature Center, take in the architecture and design of Stadium High School, and stroll around Wright Park.

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Portland to Tacoma is an approximately 2.5-hour car ride. You can also take a bus; or take a train. In January, daily temperatures in Tacoma can reach 46°F, while at night they dip to 37°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Alameda.

Alameda is a city in Alameda County, California, United States. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Coyote Hills Regional Park and Don Edwards San Francisco National Wildlife Refuge. Venture out of the city with trips to Hayward (Holy Sepulchre Catholic Cemetery, Lone Tree Cemetery, &more), Woodside (Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve, Filoli, &more) and San Mateo (CuriOdyssey, Coyote Point Recreation Area, &more). And it doesn't end there: look for all kinds of wild species at Sunol Regional Wilderness, tour the pleasant surroundings at Crown Memorial State Beach, pick up a one of a kind souvenir at Alameda Point Antiques Faire, and appreciate the history behind Blackie's Pasture.

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Drive from Tacoma to Alameda in 12 hours. Traveling from Tacoma in January, expect Alameda to be somewhat warmer, temps between 59°F and 43°F. On the 12th (Fri), you'll travel back home.