Parkland Travel Guide

Tacoma

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Photo by Tony Hjaltalin
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Photo by Angela Travels

Popular places to visit

Pacific Lutheran University

Pacific Lutheran University

Enjoy the student vibe at Pacific Lutheran University during your visit to Tacoma. Experience the great live music and acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.

Pacific Lutheran University
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
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
Point Defiance Park featuring a park

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.

Point Defiance Park

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
Sheep pasture

Faithful Hands Farm Tour

฿1,125
per adult
Faithful Hands Farm Tour
Salem Puzzling Adventure

Tacoma Puzzling Adventure

฿1,141
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

฿1,795
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

฿6,168
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Vancouver Canada One Day Bus Tour from Seattle
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Top hotels in Parkland

Hotel Murano

Hotel Murano

4.5 out of 5
1320 Broadway Plaza, Tacoma, WA
The price is ฿4,928 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
฿4,928
฿5,647 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
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! (2,445 reviews)
"Great hotel"

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025

Hotel Murano
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Seattle Federal Way

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Seattle Federal Way

3 out of 5
31611 Pete Von Reichbauer Way South, Federal Way, WA
The price is ฿5,160 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
฿5,160
฿5,805 total
21 Jul - 22 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Federal Way. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)
"A pleasant property except the grout in the shower needs some bleach. We were in Room 108."

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Seattle Federal Way
Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma

Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma

4 out of 5
1820 E 29th St, Tacoma, WA
The price is ฿4,444 per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
฿4,444
฿5,098 total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Tacoma. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,047 reviews)
GOOD TIMES
"Great time. Thank you."

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma
Motel 6 Tacoma, WA - Fife

Motel 6 Tacoma, WA - Fife

2 out of 5
5201 20th St E, Fife, WA
The price is ฿2,332 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿2,332
฿2,665 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Fife. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,186 reviews)
Awesome
"Very friendly staff and clean rooms. I always stay here whenever im back home to visit."

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025

Motel 6 Tacoma, WA - Fife
Four Points By Sheraton Seattle Airport South

Four Points By Sheraton Seattle Airport South

3.5 out of 5
22406 Pacific Hwy S, Des Moines, WA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,664 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
฿4,664
฿5,312 total
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
Relaxing, Comfortable stay
"Stayed here for a weekend as we’re visiting Seattle and Mt. Rainier. I and my wife enjoyed our stay. Staff were friendly, very clean and nicely maintained rooms and facilities. Close to the airport and freeway. Breakfast was fresh and made to order. Other than occasional noisy neighbors, it was one ..."

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025

Four Points By Sheraton Seattle Airport South
Emerald Queen Hotel & Casino

Emerald Queen Hotel & Casino

3 out of 5
5700 Pacific Highway East, Fife, WA
The price is ฿4,198 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
฿4,198
฿4,785 total
21 Jul - 22 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Fife. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,055 reviews)
"Loved my stay"

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

Emerald Queen Hotel & Casino
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Other neighbourhoods around Parkland

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Monta Vista

4/5(1 area review)

Monta Vista is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Stina's Cellars and Regal Lakewood.

Monta Vista
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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 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
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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.

South Tacoma
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Waller

You'll appreciate the restaurants during your time in Waller and you might want to plan a stop by BJ's Bingo and Emerald Queen Casino while you're in the area.

Waller
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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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