Where past and present meet

When the hustle and bustle of modern life gets the best of you, visit the Fern Hill Business District and take a step back in time. With our historic architecture, intimate tree-lined streets and ornamental street lights, we offer you a taste of yesterday and the modern conveniences of today. Stroll our easily walkable blocks and enjoy a variety of products and services that range from international cuisine to rare used books and the latest in salon and massage offerings. You can also visit the library and stop at the post office -- where there’s hardly ever a line! Click here for a complete list of Fern Hill businesses.

The Fern Hill neighborhood is one of the oldest in Tacoma and home to some of the city’s most interesting historic buildings. The historic building at 8310 S. Park Ave. was originally built to serve as a Wells Fargo stop. Two of the district’s churches, the Fern Hill Baptist Church and the Fern Hill Methodist Episcopal Church were built in the 1890s. The Fern Hill School, which dates back to 1888, recently underwent an $11 million renovation that restored its Georgian revival-style architecture to its original glory and the school once again stands as the focal point of this historic community. The Historic Fern Hill District Walking Tour highlights 16 historic landmarks and structures in the neighborhood.

So take a break from the strip malls and shopping centers to experience the variety, hospitality, and personal service of Fern Hill’s historic neighborhood business district.

Come visit each one of us and learn more about our unique talents and offerings. Our new red sidewalks and flowering trees invite you to linger and rediscover what shopping used to be.