Downtown Tacoma Travel Guide

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Popular places to visit

Museum of Glass showing modern architecture and night scenes

Museum of Glass

4.5/5(26 reviews)

Watch some of the world’s best glassblowers demonstrate their skills and admire 20th- and 21st-century glass artworks at this extraordinary museum.

Museum of Glass
Tacoma Art Museum featuring modern architecture and street scenes

Tacoma Art Museum

Don’t miss one of Tacoma’s top cultural attractions, which is among the most prestigious museums in the Northwest region.

Tacoma Art Museum
Children's Museum of Tacoma

Children's Museum of Tacoma

You can take time to visit Children's Museum of Tacoma during your travels to Tacoma. Experience the lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.

Children's Museum of Tacoma
Tacoma Dome

Tacoma Dome

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Catch an event at Tacoma Dome during your trip to Tacoma. Amble around this family-friendly area's waterfront or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.

Tacoma Dome
Puyallup Fairgrounds

Puyallup Fairgrounds

Enjoy a stop at Puyallup Fairgrounds, an entertaining place to visit in Puyallup. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.

Puyallup Fairgrounds
Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium which includes marine life

Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

5/5(1 review)

Visit a red wolf habitat, watch polar bears swim and see elephants in a simulated forest environment at this unique zoo and aquarium.

Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

Things to do

Salem Puzzling Adventure

Tacoma Puzzling Adventure

฿1,134
per traveller
Tacoma Puzzling Adventure
Port of Tacoma and Puget Sound 2 Hour Guided Boat Tour

Port of Tacoma and Puget Sound 2 Hour Guided Boat Tour

฿1,784
per adult
Port of Tacoma and Puget Sound 2 Hour Guided Boat Tour
[Silver] Vancouver 1-Day Bus Tour from Seattle

Vancouver Canada One Day Bus Tour from Seattle

฿6,131
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Vancouver Canada One Day Bus Tour from Seattle
1-Day Mount Rainier National Park Tou

Mount Rainier National Park One-Day Tour from Seattle

฿5,807
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Mount Rainier National Park One-Day Tour from Seattle
Small Group Seattle Day Tour Major Attractions and Afternoon Tea & Deli

Small Group Seattle Full Day Tour W/ All Major Attractions

฿5,450
per adult
Small Group Seattle Full Day Tour W/ All Major Attractions
1-Day Olympic National Park Tour

Olympic National Park Full-Day Tour W/ Scenic State Ferries

฿6,131
per adult
Olympic National Park Full-Day Tour W/ Scenic State Ferries
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Top hotels in Downtown Tacoma

Hotel Murano

Hotel Murano

4.5 out of 5
1320 Broadway Plaza, Tacoma, WA
The price is ฿4,114 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
฿4,114
฿4,722 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Tacoma. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,473 reviews)
"The hotel and rooms were absolutely gorgeous and also VERY affordable!"

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

Hotel Murano
Marriott Tacoma Downtown

Marriott Tacoma Downtown

4 out of 5
1538 COMMERCE ST, Tacoma, WA
The price is ฿4,840 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
฿4,840
฿5,547 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Tacoma. Enjoy an outdoor pool, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,009 reviews)
"Loved the pool and hot tub."

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

Marriott Tacoma Downtown
Hilton Garden Inn Tacoma Downtown

Hilton Garden Inn Tacoma Downtown

3 out of 5
2102 S C Street, Tacoma, WA
The price is ฿4,377 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿4,377
฿5,021 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Tacoma. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Tacoma Dome and Emerald Queen ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (163 reviews)
"Nice place to stay."

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Tacoma Downtown
Coast Gateway Hotel

Coast Gateway Hotel

3.5 out of 5
18415 International Blvd, SeaTac, WA
The price is ฿5,825 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿5,825
฿6,619 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in SeaTac. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (7,434 reviews)
"We were there for two nights (in Seattle two get new passports and then off to Shanghai the following day. The hotel is literally right next to the airport (although is somewhat route is required to actually access the airport entrance.) It was a perfect place to stay for a utilitarian stop over. ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

Coast Gateway Hotel
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA

3 out of 5
3100 South 192nd Street, SeaTac, WA
The price is ฿4,832 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿4,832
฿5,500 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in SeaTac. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (5,894 reviews)
"Close to the airport the staff was great. They held our bags in a good safe place for us while we went and explored and they got us back-and-forth to the airport quick and fast each time."

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
SureStay Hotel by Best Western SeaTac Airport North

SureStay Hotel by Best Western SeaTac Airport North

3.5 out of 5
3000 S 176th St, SeaTac, WA
The price is ฿4,081 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
฿4,081
฿4,656 total
5 Aug - 6 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in SeaTac. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,798 reviews)
"Nice hotel near the airport. Close to downtown"

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

SureStay Hotel by Best Western SeaTac Airport North
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Tacoma

Tacoma featuring a city

New Tacoma

5/5(1 area review)

If you're spending time in New Tacoma, check out sights like Pantages Theater or Tacoma Art Museum and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Theater District Station or Commerce Street Station.

New Tacoma
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Hilltop

If you're spending some time in Hilltop, 6th Ave and Wright Park are top sights worth seeing.

Hilltop
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Central Tacoma

If you're spending some time in Central Tacoma, 6th Ave and Cheney Stadium are top sights worth seeing.

Central Tacoma
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Lincoln International District

When in Lincoln International District, you can plan a visit to Tacoma Mall and LeMay Car Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Lincoln International District
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North End

If you're spending some time in North End, 6th Ave and Job Carr Cabin Museum are top sights worth seeing.

North End
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Eastside

While there might not be top attractions in Eastside, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Tacoma Dome and LeMay Car Museum.

Eastside

Downtown Tacoma Travel Guide