Monta Vista Travel Guide
Tacoma
Visit Monta Vista
Popular places to visit
Tacoma Dome
Catch an event at Tacoma Dome during your trip to Tacoma. Amble around this family-friendly area's waterfront or experience its lively festivals.
Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
Visit a red wolf habitat, watch polar bears swim and see elephants in a simulated forest environment at this unique zoo and aquarium.
Washington State Fair Events Center
Enjoy a stop at Washington State Fair Events Center, an entertaining place to visit in Puyallup. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
Point Defiance Park
One of the largest urban parks in the United States is a green space home to lovely gardens as well as a fun-filled zoo and aquarium.
Pacific Lutheran University
Enjoy the student vibe at Pacific Lutheran University during your visit to Tacoma. Experience the great live music and lively festivals in this family-friendly area.
LeMay Car Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at LeMay Car Museum during your trip to Tacoma. Amble around this family-friendly area's waterfront or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.
Things to do
Woodinville Wine & Snoqualmie Falls Tour
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Vancouver Canada One Day Bus Tour from Seattle
Small Group Mount Rainier National Park One-Day Tour from Seattle
Small Group Mount Rainier National Park 1-Day Tour from Seattle 2-Can-Go
Olympic National Park Small Group Day Tour w/Scenic State Ferries
Top hotels in Monta Vista
Days Inn by Wyndham Lakewood South Tacoma
Mary was very helpful and awesome
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Hotel Murano
Cool
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma
Nice room, friendly staff
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Motel 6 Seattle, WA - South
Basic room clean and the heat was good for the time of the year. I would stay there again as close to the airport.
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Best Western Seattle Airport Hotel
The vending machines and the staff were super helpful
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
Motel 6 Tacoma, WA - Fife
Rangle and staff are always polite. Always helpful! Customer service up to par!!
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Monta Vista
South End
While South End may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Tacoma Mall and Tacoma Dome.
South Tacoma
While you're in South Tacoma, take in top sights like Tacoma Mall and jump on the metro at South 25th Street Station to see more of the city.
Parkland
If you're spending some time in Parkland, LeMay Museum at Marymount and Paradise Lanes Entertainment Center are top sights worth seeing.
McChord Field
Though McChord Field may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Joint Base Lewis-McChord and Great American Casino.
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.
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.
