THE FOSS WATERWAY SEAPORT IS PUGET SOUND'S MARITIME HERITAGE, EDUCATION, AND EVENT CENTER WHERE FAMILIES, GROUPS AND COMMUNITIES COME TO DISCOVER, EXPLORE, WORK, AND PLAY. THE FOSS WATERWAY SEAPORT CELEBRATES TACOMA'S RICH MARITIME HERITAGE- PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE. IT IS LOCATED ON THE WATERFRONT IN A CENTURY-OLD WOODEN WHEAT WAREHOUSE BUILT FOR CARGO ARRIVING BY RAIL AND DEPARTING BY SAIL ("WHERE RAILS MEET SAILS") DURING THE EARLY YEARS OF TACOMA. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE MARITIME HERITAGE EXHIBITS, HERITAGE BOAT SHOP, LAND- AND BOAT-BASED EDUCATION, EVENT RENTAL SPACE AND GUEST BOAT MOORAGE.