South End Travel Guide

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Popular places to visit

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Tacoma Dome

3/5(6 reviews)

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
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Puyallup Fairgrounds

5/5(1 review)

Enjoy a stop at Puyallup Fairgrounds, an entertaining place to visit in Puyallup. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.

Puyallup Fairgrounds
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Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

5/5(2 reviews)

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
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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.

LeMay Car Museum
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Museum of Glass

5/5(21 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
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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.

Port of Tacoma

Activities

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The Premier Float Spa Experience

NZ$161
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
The Premier Float Spa Experience
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LeMay Collection Family Pack - 2 adults; 2 students 6yo+

NZ$67
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
LeMay Collection Family Pack - 2 adults; 2 students 6yo+
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Groovy Gig Harbor Scavenger Hunt

NZ$44
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Groovy Gig Harbor Scavenger Hunt
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BEST Mount Rainier National Park One-Day Tour from Seattle

NZ$284
Per adult
84% of travellers recommend
BEST Mount Rainier National Park One-Day Tour from Seattle
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BEST Olympic National Park One Day Tour from Seattle

NZ$305
Per adult
BEST Olympic National Park One Day Tour from Seattle
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BEST Pike Place & Seattle City Tour from Seattle

NZ$191
Per adult
BEST Pike Place & Seattle City Tour from Seattle
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Our pick of the best South End Hotel Deals

Quality Inn & Suites Tacoma - Seattle
Quality Inn & Suites Tacoma - Seattle
2.5 out of 5
8810 S. Hosmer St, Tacoma, WA
The price is NZ$146 per night from 10 Jun to 11 Jun
NZ$146
per night
10 Jun - 11 Jun
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tacoma. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
5.8/10 (1,003 reviews)
"It was pretty good nice and quiet"

Reviewed on 6 May 2024

Quality Inn & Suites Tacoma - Seattle
Motel 6 Tacoma, WA - South
Motel 6 Tacoma, WA - South
2 out of 5
1811 S 76th St, Tacoma, WA
The price is NZ$159 per night from 19 May to 20 May
NZ$159
per night
19 May - 20 May
Stay at this motel in Tacoma. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
6.6/10 (1,001 reviews)
"I always had an amazing stay every time I stayed there"

Reviewed on 6 May 2024

Motel 6 Tacoma, WA - South
Best Western Plus Tacoma Hotel
Best Western Plus Tacoma Hotel
2.5 out of 5
8045 S HOSMER ST, Tacoma, WA
The price is NZ$200 per night from 26 May to 27 May
NZ$200
per night
26 May - 27 May
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Tacoma. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (493 reviews)
"There are several similar hotels in this area, but this one is a little step above. Little things like the microwave and refrigerator in the room, the nice breakfast and just slightly nicer looking. I opted for the king size bed and we got a fourth floor which was handy"

Reviewed on 12 May 2024

Best Western Plus Tacoma Hotel
Holiday Inn Tacoma Mall, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Tacoma Mall, an IHG Hotel
3 out of 5
8402 S Hosmer St, Tacoma, WA
The price is NZ$233 per night from 19 May to 20 May
NZ$233
per night
19 May - 20 May
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Tacoma. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (882 reviews)
"Not bad for the prices. Beds were super comfy, kinda smelled."

Reviewed on 13 May 2024

Holiday Inn Tacoma Mall, an IHG Hotel
Hampton Inn & Suites Tacoma
Hampton Inn & Suites Tacoma
2.5 out of 5
8203 S Hosmer St, Tacoma, WA
The price is NZ$241 per night from 26 May to 27 May
NZ$241
per night
26 May - 27 May
Stay at this hotel in Tacoma. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (962 reviews)
Wedding sleep
"It was exactly what we needed"

Reviewed on 12 May 2024

Hampton Inn & Suites Tacoma
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tacoma, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tacoma, an IHG Hotel
2.5 out of 5
8601 S Hosmer St, Tacoma, WA
The price is NZ$242 per night from 26 May to 27 May
NZ$242
per night
26 May - 27 May
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tacoma. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (891 reviews)
Great Stay!
"I was worried about having to find a hotel that was safe but still close to the Tacoma Dome. This hotel felt extremely safe and our hotel room was ver clean."

Reviewed on 30 Apr. 2024

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tacoma, an IHG Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around South End

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South Tacoma

While you're in South Tacoma, take in top sights like Tacoma Dome and jump on the metro at South 25th Street Station to see more of the city.

South Tacoma
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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
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Monta Vista

Visitors to Monta Vista enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Stina's Cellars is worth a stop.

Monta Vista
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Parkland

When in Parkland, you can plan a visit to Tacoma Mall and Great American Casino, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Parkland
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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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