Saturday mornings in Tacoma are iconic. They are full without being busy, and laid back with things to do but no rush to get them done.

To get you in a Saturday mood, grab a coffee or tea in the Proctor District.  is a great option for a local spot.  If you are looking for a more substantial breakfast head across the street to , a student favorite, or , a Seattle-based chain. In the mood for lunch? Try out , a Vietnamese restaurant specializing in Banh Mi, or the specialty deli at .

Browse local, Washington-based products in , , and the  or take a ten-minute walk north on Proctor Ave to check out the houseplants at . Proctor is also home to the historic  and .

Interested in a longer walk? Head to Puget Park at the intersection of Proctor Ave and 30th St and take the Puget Park Trail to the Tacoma Waterfront on Ruston Way where you can find a spot to sit on the shores of the Puget Sound. Keep your eyes out for a seal, sea lion, or (occasionally) orca whales!