This port city features plenty of large houses that sit on equally impressive plots of land.
The city was nicknamed the "City of Destiny" in the 19th century after it was chosen to be the location for the western terminus of the Northern Pacific Railroad. The area's history with trains is evident at the Washington History Museum, which features a large model railroad on display.
Downtown Tacoma saw a period of revitalization starting in the 1990s and its location makes it an important port city for the United States. Not surprisingly, the area attracts a wide variety of professionals working in international trade.
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