Am experience that can no longer be had in Tacoma, sure to the gentrification of nearly every rough area and relocation of most ne'er-do-wells to outlying cities like Lakewood Parkland, and Spanaway, none of which are actually Tacoma.
The full Tacoma would include a WALK through the Hilltop on a Friday night, when the cops used to be afraid to drive through, a run through the overpass jungle near the T-dome, and a visit to friends in Salishan, ending the evening in mellow West Tacoma (formerly known as North Tacoma (thanks,
University Place (we still hate you))), most likely
eating steak fries at Tower Inn & Lanes, or Denny's for the freaks. A walk across the old Narrows bridge was optional, but highly
recommended.
R.I.P., T-Town, we miss you.
