Popular places to visit
Pacific Lutheran University
Enjoy the student vibe at Pacific Lutheran University during your visit to Tacoma. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and great live music in this family-friendly area.
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.
Puyallup Fairgrounds
Enjoy a stop at Puyallup Fairgrounds, an entertaining place to visit in Puyallup. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.
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.
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 acclaimed theatre scene.
Activities
Woodinville Wine & Snoqualmie Falls Tour
Small Group Mount Rainier National Park One-Day Tour from Seattle
Olympic National Park Small Group Day Tour w/Scenic State Ferries
Small Group Mount Rainier National Park 1-Day Tour from Seattle 2-Can-Go
Our pick of the best Parkland Hotel Deals
Hotel Murano
Average
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma
We have sated here prior and that’s why my wife and I keep coming back. The staff is very friendly and welcoming
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Seattle Federal Way
Yes
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tacoma - Seattle
Staff was cery helpful when i requestesd to change my room do to looking at a satellite dish outside my window
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Four Points By Sheraton Seattle Airport South
We like to stay as it is safe and so convenient to the train system to travel to downtown Seattle. Go Blue Jays!
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
Marriott Tacoma Downtown
Good
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Parkland
Monta Vista
Monta Vista is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Stina's Cellars and Regal Lakewood.
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.
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.
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.
Waller
You'll appreciate the restaurants during your time in Waller and you might want to plan a stop by BJ's Bingo and Emerald Queen Casino while you're in the area.
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.
