South 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.
Tacoma Mall
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Tacoma Mall during your stay in Tacoma. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this family-friendly area.
Cheney Stadium
Catch an event at Cheney Stadium during your trip to Tacoma. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the great live music in this family-friendly area.
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.
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.
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 acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
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 South Tacoma
Best Western Plus Downtown Tacoma
Only had one Elevator working
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
This was a pre-flight stay, so we didn’t take advantage of any amenities. The room was nice, airport noise didn’t keep us awake. Convenient to SeaTac.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
Room clean staff friendly and close to airport and food
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Coast Gateway Hotel
Staff was friendly, shuttle to the airport was super helpful. Overall, the room was adequate for a one night stay before an early flight. Shortcomings: television connection was not stable, the room smelled of air freshener and the bath/shower was dated.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
Ruth working the front desk was exceptional. Very helpful and friendly. Room was okay. Needs a refresh and my mini fridge was noisy. But okay bang for your buck
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center
We love the Hilton at SeaTac. It is our go to for an overnight before flying
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Tacoma
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 Great American Casino.
Central Tacoma
If you're spending some time in Central Tacoma, 6th Ave and Cheney Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
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 Tacoma Nature Center.
Hilltop
If you're spending some time in Hilltop, 6th Ave and Wright Park are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
