New Tacoma Travel Guide
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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 great live music.
Port of Tacoma
Explore the waterfront in Tacoma with a trip to Port of Tacoma. Take in the lively festivals in this family-friendly area.
Museum of Glass
Watch some of the world’s best glassblowers demonstrate their skills and admire 20th- and 21st-century glass artworks at this extraordinary museum.
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 great live music.
University of Washington Tacoma
Walk around the campus at University of Washington Tacoma during your stay in Tacoma. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the fascinating museums in this family-friendly area.
Tacoma Art Museum
Don’t miss one of Tacoma’s top cultural attractions, which is among the most prestigious museums in the Northwest region.
Things to do
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
Woodinville Wine & Snoqualmie Falls Tour
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Vancouver Canada One Day Bus Tour from Seattle
Olympic National Park Small Group Day Tour w/Scenic State Ferries
Seattle Full Day W/ All Major Attractions Small Group Max 12 Tour
Top hotels in New Tacoma
Hotel Murano
The bar offered a good selection of spirits and drinks, although I did not get to have breakfast. So I cannot rate that.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Best Western Plus Downtown Tacoma
The property was very clean and inviting and the front desk staff was extremely nice. Unfortunately the elevators were not working during our stay so that was fun 😕 The parking was terrible the first night and the garage is not friendly to big cars when it's full, I got an awful scratch to prove ...
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tacoma - Seattle
Yes, staffing very polite
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Tacoma Downtown
I chose this hotel mainly for its location, but overall the stay was disappointing. The air conditioning made a constant whirring noise whenever it was on, which made it hard to relax. The pillows were flat and flimsy, and the provided toiletries were empty upon arrival. Even the microwave was unusually ...
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Marriott Tacoma Downtown
Staff very friendly
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Tacoma Downtown
Great place. Right next to UW Tacoma. Great staff. Will be back.
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around New Tacoma
Downtown Tacoma
Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Tacoma. Top attractions like Pantages Theater and Museum of Glass are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Convention Center Station or Commerce Street Station to see more of the city.
Hilltop
If you're spending some time in Hilltop, 6th Ave and Wright Park are top sights worth seeing.
North End
If you're spending some time in North End, 6th Ave and Job Carr Cabin Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Central Tacoma
If you're spending some time in Central Tacoma, 6th Ave and Cheney Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
Browns Point
While Browns Point isn't home to many top sights, Caledonia Beach and Dash Point State Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
