July 27, 2015—Tacoma, Washington — Visit Tacoma-Pierce County + Pierce County is hosting a downtown Tacoma scavenger hunt on August 13 to promote local downtown businesses and introduce locals to their Tacoma + Pierce County Visitor Information Center. The Grand prize will include a one-night stay at the Courtyard Marriott in downtown Tacoma, dinner at the acclaimed Pacific Grill and $500 to splurge on the shops in the city. Other prizes include a gift card to a local favorite–The Harmon, and Museum District Passes, for entry into the Museum of Glass, Tacoma Art Museum, LeMay-America’s Car Museum and the Washington State History Museum.

Thursday, Aug. 13, 2015

Tacoma + Pierce County Visitor Information Center

1500 Broadway, Tacoma

(Follow signs to Commerce Street Entrance)

 

Check-in: 4:30 p.m.-5 p.m.

Scavenger Hunt Begins: 5 p.m.

Prize Giveaway: 6 -7 p.m.

 

President and CEO of Visit Tacoma-Pierce County + Pierce County, Bennish Brown, knows the importance of locals being aware of their own destination, "We know that when our visitors are here, often they are spending time with friends and family who live in Pierce County,” says Brown. “That's why each and every member of our community has the opportunity to be an ambassador for tourism in Pierce County. We want locals to be aware of the great experiences visitors can have. We also want to make sure they know about the resources offered by our information center and our knowledgeable staff and volunteers. "

The scavenger hunt will begin and end at Tacoma’s Visitor Information Center located on the first floor of the Greater Tacoma Convention & Trade Center. Participants will play as teams as they explore the city. The groups will follow clues that take them around downtown and then answer questions specific to their location.

 

Participants will have an hour to complete as many questions as they can. Once the hour is up, they will return to the Visitor Information Center to enjoy cupcakes from Hello, Cupcake as they wait for the winner to be announced. Winners under 21, need to be accompanied by someone over 21 for the overnight stay.

 

Tacoma’s Visitor Information Center is located on the first floor of the Greater Tacoma Convention & Trade Center. It serves as an oasis for visitors with comfortable seating, restrooms, and phone/tablet chargers. Volunteers who staff the front desk are ready to give information and experienced advice on Tacoma + Pierce County.