Downtown Tacoma Travel Guide

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Popular places to visit

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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
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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
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Children's Museum of Tacoma

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

Children's Museum of Tacoma
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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 great live music.

Tacoma Dome
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Puyallup Fairgrounds

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

Puyallup Fairgrounds
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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

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Mt. St. Helens from Seattle: All-Inclusive Day Tour

฿10,856
Per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Mt. St. Helens from Seattle: All-Inclusive Day Tour
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BEST Mount Rainier National Park One-Day Tour from Seattle

฿5,242
Per adult
84% of travellers recommend
BEST Mount Rainier National Park One-Day Tour from Seattle
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BEST Olympic National Park One Day Tour from Seattle

฿5,631
Per adult
BEST Olympic National Park One Day Tour from Seattle
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BEST Vancouver Canada One Day Bus Tour from Seattle

฿5,452
Per adult
88% of travellers recommend
BEST Vancouver Canada One Day Bus Tour from Seattle
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Scenic Landscapes Northwest Geology - Ice Age Floods Tour

฿15,516
Per adult
Scenic Landscapes Northwest Geology - Ice Age Floods Tour
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Faithful Hands Farm Tour

฿1,233
Per adult
Faithful Hands Farm Tour
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Top hotels in Downtown Tacoma

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tacoma Downtown, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tacoma Downtown, an IHG Hotel
2.5 out of 5
2102 South C Street, Tacoma, WA
The price is ฿4,620 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
฿4,620
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tacoma. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"Nice clean rooms. The beds were very comfy."

Reviewed on 10 Jun 2024

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tacoma Downtown, an IHG Hotel
Hotel Murano
Hotel Murano
4.5 out of 5
1320 Broadway Plaza, Tacoma, WA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿6,114 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
฿6,114
per night
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Stay at this luxury hotel in Tacoma. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,759 reviews)
"Public spaces very nice. Rooms are a bit dated, but ok. Staff friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on 12 Jun 2024

Hotel Murano
Marriott Tacoma Downtown
Marriott Tacoma Downtown
3.5 out of 5
1538 COMMERCE ST, Tacoma, WA
The price is ฿6,543 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
฿6,543
per night
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Tacoma. Enjoy an outdoor pool, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the clean rooms in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (698 reviews)
"Very clean. Mostly nice staff. Probably a little over priced especially the bar. But overall good experience."

Reviewed on 10 Jun 2024

Marriott Tacoma Downtown
Courtyard by Marriott Tacoma Downtown
Courtyard by Marriott Tacoma Downtown
3 out of 5
1515 Commerce Street, Tacoma, WA
The price is ฿6,820 per night from 17 Jun to 18 Jun
฿6,820
per night
17 Jun - 18 Jun
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Tacoma. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (724 reviews)
Great choice.
"Very comfortable. Nice gym! Not much for breakfast in the hotel."

Reviewed on 9 Jun 2024

Courtyard by Marriott Tacoma Downtown
Coast Gateway Hotel
Coast Gateway Hotel
3.5 out of 5
18415 International Blvd, SeaTac, WA
Fully refundable
The price is ฿7,725 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
฿7,725
per night
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in SeaTac. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (5,659 reviews)
"Love the fact they are close to the airport, the hotel is quiet and clean, and has a great restaurant in the parking lot. Great place to stay"

Reviewed on 14 Jun 2024

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 ฿5,918 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
฿5,918
per night
7 Jul - 8 Jul
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! (4,759 reviews)
"Convenient location to the airport. Shuttle service to the airport with a friendly driver."

Reviewed on 11 Jun 2024

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
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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 Tacoma Dome or Pantages Theater 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.

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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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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.

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South Tacoma

While you're in South Tacoma, take in top sights like Tacoma Dome and jump on the metro at South 25th Street Station to see more of the city.

South Tacoma

Downtown Tacoma Travel Guide