Downtown Tacoma Travel Guide

Tacoma

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Tacoma which includes interior views
Tacoma showing a city, a bay or harbour and a marina
Tacoma featuring outdoor art and night scenes
Tacoma which includes modern architecture and mountains

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 great live music 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
Washington State Fair Events Center

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 lively festivals.

Washington State Fair Events Center
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

฿1,136
per traveller
Tacoma Puzzling Adventure
Snoqualmie Falls & Seattle Winery Tour

Woodinville Wine & Snoqualmie Falls Tour

฿4,550
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Woodinville Wine & Snoqualmie Falls Tour
1-Day Mount Rainier National Park Tou

Small Group Mount Rainier National Park One-Day Tour from Seattle

฿4,810
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
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

Small Group Mount Rainier National Park 1-Day Tour from Seattle 2-Can-Go

฿4,810
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Small Group Mount Rainier National Park 1-Day Tour from Seattle 2-Can-Go
[Silver] Vancouver 1-Day Bus Tour from Seattle

Vancouver Canada One Day Bus Tour from Seattle

฿6,143
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Vancouver Canada One Day Bus Tour from Seattle
1-Day Olympic National Park Tour

Olympic National Park Small Group Day Tour w/Scenic State Ferries

฿4,810
per adult
Olympic National Park Small Group 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 ฿4,386 per night from 25 Nov to 26 Nov
฿4,386
฿5,032 total
25 Nov - 26 Nov
includes taxes & fees
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 restaurant ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,676 reviews)
Great place to stay in Tacoma for a friend golf trip.

Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025

Hotel Murano
Marriott Tacoma Downtown

Marriott Tacoma Downtown

4 out of 5
1538 COMMERCE ST Tacoma WA
The price is ฿3,272 per night from 25 Nov to 26 Nov
฿3,272
฿3,765 total
25 Nov - 26 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tacoma. Enjoy an outdoor pool, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
It’s Perfect!

Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025

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 ฿3,603 per night from 25 Nov to 26 Nov
฿3,603
฿4,141 total
25 Nov - 26 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tacoma. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (886 reviews)
Room was clean and staff were friendly.

Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025

Courtyard by 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 ฿3,609 per night from 28 Nov to 29 Nov
฿3,609
฿4,149 total
28 Nov - 29 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Tacoma. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Tacoma Dome and Emerald Queen Casino ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (268 reviews)
Everything was wonderful. Clean, friendly, bed was comfortable. Would stay there again!

Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Tacoma Downtown
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 ฿2,621 per night from 19 Dec to 20 Dec
฿2,621
฿3,013 total
19 Dec - 20 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in SeaTac. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (6,218 reviews)
Got free upgrade; what more can a single girl wants?! Love it!!

Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025

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

Coast Gateway Hotel

3.5 out of 5
18415 International Blvd SeaTac WA
The price is ฿3,314 per night from 4 Dec to 5 Dec
฿3,314
฿3,794 total
4 Dec - 5 Dec
includes taxes & fees
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! (7,823 reviews)
Rooms were very clean and the staff very courteous

Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025

Coast Gateway Hotel
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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 Museum of Glass 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