South End Travel Guide
Tacoma
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.
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 lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene.
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.
Tacoma Mall
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Tacoma Mall during your stay in Tacoma. Discover the top-notch restaurants and lively festivals in this family-friendly area.
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.
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.
Things to do
Small Group Mount Rainier National Park 1-Day Tour from Seattle with Lunch
Woodinville Wine & Snoqualmie Falls Tour
Mount Rainier National Park Small Group 1-Day Tour from Seattle with Lunch
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Vancouver Canada One Day Bus Tour from Seattle
Olympic National Park Small Group Day Tour w/Scenic State Ferries
Small Group Seattle Full Day Tour W/ All Major Attractions
Top hotels in South End
Best Western Plus Tacoma Hotel
Easy parking.
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Tacoma Mall by IHG
Hampton Inn & Suites Tacoma
Staff was friendly but it felt like the whole place needed a power wash
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Motel 6 Tacoma, WA - South
Nice hotel
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
It’s easy to find, has a restaurant, & an easy airport shuttle every 20 mins. On the other hand it’s a bit past its prime & difficult to get around in.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
Clean room close to airport, and shuttle service.
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South End
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.
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.
Parkland
If you're spending some time in Parkland, Sprinker Tennis Center and LeMay Museum at Marymount are top sights worth seeing.
Hilltop
If you're spending some time in Hilltop, 6th Ave and Feast Arts Center 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.
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.
