South Tacoma Travel Guide

Tacoma

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Popular places to visit

Tacoma Dome

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.

Tacoma Dome
LeMay Car 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 acclaimed theatre scene.

LeMay Car Museum
Cheney Stadium

Cheney Stadium

Catch an event at Cheney Stadium during your trip to Tacoma. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the lively festivals in this family-friendly area.

Cheney Stadium
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 lively festivals.

Puyallup Fairgrounds
Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium which includes marine life

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.

Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
Museum of Glass showing modern architecture and night scenes

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.

Museum of Glass

Things to do

Port of Tacoma and Puget Sound 2 Hour Guided Boat Tour

Port of Tacoma and Puget Sound 2 Hour Guided Boat Tour

฿1,461
per adult
Port of Tacoma and Puget Sound 2 Hour Guided Boat Tour
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

฿1,474
per adult
Port of Tacoma and Puget Sound 2 Hour Guided Boat Tour
Salem Puzzling Adventure

Tacoma Puzzling Adventure

฿1,145
per traveller
Tacoma Puzzling Adventure
[Silver] Vancouver 1-Day Bus Tour from Seattle

Vancouver Canada One Day Bus Tour from Seattle

฿6,191
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Vancouver Canada One Day Bus Tour from Seattle
1-Day Mount Rainier National Park Tou

Mount Rainier National Park One-Day Tour from Seattle

฿5,863
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Mount Rainier National Park One-Day Tour from Seattle
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Top hotels in South Tacoma

Best Western Plus Downtown Tacoma

Best Western Plus Downtown Tacoma

2.5 out of 5
2611 E E St, Tacoma, WA
The price is ฿3,581 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
฿3,581
฿4,117 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tacoma. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
5.8/10 (1,000 reviews)
"Cleanliness, staff was nice , location of hotel I mean it’s super close to everything . 10/10 would stay again"

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Best Western Plus Downtown Tacoma
Coast Gateway Hotel

Coast Gateway Hotel

3.5 out of 5
18415 International Blvd, SeaTac, WA
The price is ฿5,229 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿5,229
฿5,947 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in SeaTac. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (7,441 reviews)
"Great location walking distance to the airport. Advertised $10 VIP food and drink credit was actually a coupon for one of two appetizers, neither of which I can eat (dairy allergy)."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

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 ฿4,081 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
฿4,081
฿4,657 total
22 Sept - 23 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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! (5,954 reviews)
"Staff was overworked; but kind."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
SureStay Hotel by Best Western SeaTac Airport North

SureStay Hotel by Best Western SeaTac Airport North

3.5 out of 5
3000 S 176th St, SeaTac, WA
The price is ฿3,517 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿3,517
฿4,022 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in SeaTac. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,820 reviews)
"Comfortable clean quiet. Shuttle fruendly"

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

SureStay Hotel by Best Western SeaTac Airport North
Quality Inn SeaTac Airport-Seattle

Quality Inn SeaTac Airport-Seattle

2.5 out of 5
2900 S 192nd St, SeaTac, WA
The price is ฿3,201 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
฿3,201
฿3,667 total
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in SeaTac. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,077 reviews)
Efetivo !
"Perto do aeroporto e tem servico de shuttle gratuito . Quarto espaço, limpo e confortável. Simples mas efetivo . Gostamos !"

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

Quality Inn SeaTac Airport-Seattle
Hotel Murano

Hotel Murano

4.5 out of 5
1320 Broadway Plaza, Tacoma, WA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,414 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿4,414
฿5,064 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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! (2,530 reviews)
"Great place to stay when seeing a show at the Tacoma Comedy Club. Had a great experience at the hotel and the bar staff was great as well. Will be our new go to!"

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Hotel Murano
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Other neighbourhoods around South Tacoma

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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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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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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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Central Tacoma

If you're spending some time in Central Tacoma, Cheney Stadium and 6th Ave are top sights worth seeing.

Central Tacoma
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Fircrest

While Fircrest may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Cheney Stadium and Titlow Park.

Fircrest
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Hilltop

If you're spending some time in Hilltop, Wright Park and 6th Ave are top sights worth seeing.

Hilltop

South Tacoma Travel Guide