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The city of Tacoma, located on Puget Sound in the heart of the Pacific Northwest's "evergreen playground," has nearly 66 miles of shoreline and many parks, including Point Defiance Park with a world-class zoo and aquarium. Seattle, ocean beaches and mountains are within easy driving distance. The Tacoma Dome hosts sports and entertainment activities, and Cheney Stadium is home to a professional AAA baseball team.
Tacoma has a culturally diverse population of 201,700. People of all ages enjoy numerous museums, such as the Washington State Historical Museum, the Tacoma Art Museum and the Museum of Glass; theater productions; art galleries; a fine library system; musical entertainment; and many local events. Tacoma also has several universities: the University of Puget Sound, Pacific Lutheran University and the University of Washington Tacoma. McChord Air Force Base, Ft. Lewis and Madigan Army Hospital further enhance the Tacoma community.