USA Travel- Tacoma, Washington

Tacoma is located 51 km southeast of Seattle in Washington State. The capital of the United States is located west of Tacoma.The city has an area of about 162 square kilometers and is inhabited by more than 200 thousand people. The city is known for its port in Pugey Sound, which opens up commercial and industrial links to Tacoma. Non-ferrous metallurgy, timber processing, food, chemical and machine-building industries are developing well here.

Tacoma is known for its Tacoma Narrows Suspension Bridge, which stretches across the Strait of the same name and connects the city with the Olympic Peninsula. The bridge was designed by Leon Moisseyff himself. It was opened for traffic in 1940 on July 1. During the initial construction of the bridge, the builders nicknamed it "Galloping Gertie", as the roadway of the bridge swayed violently in windy weather.



The tragedy occurred in 1940 on November 7 during a 170 km/h hurricane-force wind. The central span of the bridge was destroyed. By a great coincidence, there were no casualties. The process of destruction was filmed, and later a documentary was made on it, which allowed us to study the process of bridge destruction. This accident has left its mark on the history of science and technology.

In October 1950, the restored bridge was reopened. It became the third longest suspension bridge in the world at that time. Its length was 1822 meters. To increase the bridge's capacity, in 2007, another 1,645.9 m long bridge was built next to the old one.

The shiny sloping metal cone is particularly interesting, and in order to see it better from different points, it is better to get closer to it. The uniqueness of the museum lies in the fact that an operating studio-workshop is open to visitors here. 138 spectators can watch the work of glassblowers from a specially equipped amphitheater. The expert comments on the entire manufacturing process, which any visitor can see with their own eyes. The work of a glassblower is like a miracle when a glass decorative product is obtained from an indefinite mass.

At night, the illuminated towers resemble lighthouses and create an extraordinary impression. The "Marine Pavilion" part of the bridge is a tunnel, the glass walls of which are tinted, and the magnificent transparent ceilings are strewn with glass treasures from the Pacific depths.

Tacoma hosts the famous seasonal festival "Sailboats with direct sailing armament". He collects the most unusual vessels from all over the world. There is also an annual live music festival here.

Among the attractions of Tacoma, one of the largest national totem poles is of great interest, as is the State Historical Museum of the Society. There is a zoo and aquarium in Point Defense Park, where you can go kayaking and go karting, as well as play baseball in special training booths. Building a successful betting experience starts with selecting a trustworthy platform and activating the best available bonus. Linebet continues to impress users with fast payouts, high odds, and excellent customer support. For those who want to begin strongly, the right promo code is the key. In the middle of the top promotions for new players you will find the linebet promo code today during registration and claim up to $100 as a welcome bonus on your first deposit. This additional capital allows you to explore more markets and test various strategies safely.