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Tacoma Sixth Avenue and Old Town
Tacoma's Sixth Avenue record cluster plus a funk and soul specialist in Old Town.
Walkable · 4 stops · about 1.7 miles. Every stop is close enough to walk. The whole route is about 3 miles or less, so you can leave the car behind. What do route types mean?
The 4 stops
1. Turntable Treasures
Packed floor-to-ceiling shop selling used records and 70s and 80s stereo gear, with a listening lounge and a knowledgeable owner.
Tip: Hours are short (closes 4 or 5 PM) and closed Sunday; combine with Sixth Ave shops.
608 N Prospect St, Tacoma, WA 98406, USA
Hours
Monday 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Tuesday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Wednesday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Thursday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Friday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday Closed 2. Hi-Voltage Records
Tacoma's go-to record store: a huge, well-sorted selection of new and used vinyl, CDs, and books, with a stamp-card rewards program.
Tip: Collect stamps toward 20% off a future purchase. Street parking is scarce, and used prices can run high, so compare.
2714 6th Ave, Tacoma, WA 98406, USA
Hours
Monday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Tuesday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Wednesday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Thursday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Friday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM 3. Drastic Plastic Records
Decades-old Sixth Avenue shop with a deep stock of vinyl and CDs, known for hard-to-find records; the owner has been in business for over forty years.
Tip: Cash only; there are also spare copies in the back if you ask.
3005 6th Ave, Tacoma, WA 98406, USA
Hours
Monday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Tuesday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Wednesday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Thursday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Friday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Saturday 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Sunday Closed 4. Free The Funk Records
Old Town shop emphasising funk, soul and disco, with lots of 12-inch DJ singles, new and used records and a free mini arcade.
Tip: Entrance is through the alley; open Wednesday to Sunday.
Alley Entrance, 2201 N 30th St Ste A, Tacoma, WA 98403, USA
Hours
Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Thursday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Friday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Saturday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Sunday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Hours and details come from public listings and may have changed. Small shops often keep short or irregular hours, so check or call before a long trip. See something wrong? Use Still open? in the app and we will look into it.
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Part of a road trip
- Portland to Bellingham on I-56 stops
- Puget Sound Loop4 stops