Central Tacoma Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Central Tacoma
Popular places to visit
Cheney Stadium
Catch an event at Cheney Stadium during your trip to Tacoma. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the acclaimed theatre scene 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.
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 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.
Tacoma Mall
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Tacoma Mall during your stay in Tacoma. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices 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.
Activities
Woodinville Wine & Snoqualmie Falls Tour
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
Olympic National Park Small Group Day Tour w/Scenic State Ferries
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Vancouver Canada One Day Bus Tour from Seattle
Small Group Seattle Full Day Tour W/ All Major Attractions
Our pick of the best Central Tacoma Hotel Deals
Tacoma Boutique
I never received the instructions to get into the room and they have no responses to any messages.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Staff is nice. Breakfast is an idio.
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
I really appreciated how warm and nice the staff was. I accidentally left a jacket in the room and they were helpful in finding a way to get the item found and sent to me.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Coast Gateway Hotel
Definitely a little dated, but it seemed clean. I thought perhaps it would be very noisy being right next to the airport, and having the elevated train right behind it. But we slept fine. The AC works. Breakfast was not particularly inspiring.
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Hotel Murano
A very nice one night stay over in Tacoma.
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
Airport transport took over 20 minutes from when we called. Hotel is a 5 minute drive. Other hotels in the area had buses pass us 3 times while we waited. Otherwise the hotel is what you would expect for the price, and was quiet for our sleep.
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Central Tacoma
Hilltop
If you're spending some time in Hilltop, 6th Ave and W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory are top sights worth seeing.
North End
If you're spending some time in North End, 6th Ave and Job Carr Cabin Museum 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 Tacoma Art Museum and Pantages Theater are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Convention Center Station or Commerce Street Station to see more of the city.
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.
New Tacoma
If you're spending time in New Tacoma, check out sights like Pantages Theater or Tacoma Art Museum and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Theater District Station or Commerce Street Station.
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.
Central Tacoma Travel Guide
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