Tamuning
Hafa Adai! Welcome to the village of Tamuning!
Tamuning, the “downtown district” of Guam, is located in the central part of the island. The village is probably the busiest village on Guam. Some may not even call it a village, but more of a city.
Tamuning is evenly close to both the AAFB and the Naval Base, with about a twenty minute drive each way. The traffic is steady throughout the day. Guam’s main highway Marine Drive runs straight through the village. Because Marine Drive is so near in Tamuning, getting to places should be no hassle.
There are many places to see and explore in the village of Tamuning. The Guam Premiere Outlet(GPO) in the village is one of Guam’s most popular shopping outlets that are filled with a variety of retail stores. The food court at the Outlet is one of the main attractions with a wide selection of cuisine for all your cravings. The Guam Premiere Outlet also has a movie theater that always show the latest box office hits for you and your families enjoyment. Guam’s very own Ross is also located in the outlet as well. Down the road from GPO, the village is home to the world’s largest KMART. For those who want to cool down from the island heat may want to stop by Guam’s largest waterpark, the Onward Beach Resort & Waterpark; complete with a wave pool, a lazy river, Jacuzzi, slides, baby pool and the notorious “Manta”.
Everything is practically a minute away. If you want to treat yourself and the family to a nice dinner, there are numerous of restaurants around the village. They are a few franchises that have opened its doors in Tamuning that you may recognize, like Ruby Tuesdays, Chili’s, Lonestar, McDonalds, Wendy’s, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and probably more coming very soon! If you are seeking something different, Tamuning has a world wide choice of restaurants, such as local Chamorro cuisine, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese, Filipino, Mexican, Indian, American, Japanese, and more. Is your stomach growling yet?
Tamuning is known for convenience. There are many supermarkets, banks, stores, schools, parks, and businesses wherever you may turn. Almost all the roads in the village have a sidewalk, so it makes it ideal for an outdoor jog. The Guam Memorial Hospital, Island Cancer Center, and many clinics are located in Tamuning. For a weekend getaway, on a cliff side sits the 5-star Sheraton Laguna Resort complete with its own infinity pool that overlooks the Philippine Sea.
Tamuning is a great place for you and your family. There is always something new being built in the village, and always somewhere to go. It is the hot spot for business owners and city dwellers. A few housing developments are still being built, making this village a nice place to call home in a brand new house. With everything just around the corner, how can you go wrong? We hope to see you at the next shopping center sale!
Distance to Popular Destinations:
- Andersen Air Force Base- 21 minutes
- Naval Base Guam- 17 minutes
- US Naval Hospital- 9 minutes
- Guam International Airport- 5 minutes
- Guam Premiere Outlet- 3 minutes
- Micronesian Mall- 8 minutes
- Agana Shopping Center- 7 minutes
- Tumon, Guam- 5 minutes