Central Tacoma Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Stay near popular Central Tacoma attractions

Cheney Stadium

6.0/10 (2 reviews)
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.
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Activities

Snoqualmie Falls & Seattle Winery Tour

Woodinville Wine & Snoqualmie Falls Tour

NZ$245
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Woodinville Wine & Snoqualmie Falls Tour
Mount Rainier National Park 1-Day Tour from Seattle

Mount Rainier National Park 1-Day Tour from Seattle

NZ$259
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Mount Rainier National Park 1-Day Tour from Seattle
Olympic National Park Small Group Day Tour w/Scenic State Ferries

Olympic National Park Small Group Day Tour w/Scenic State Ferries

NZ$329
per adult
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

Mount Rainier National Park Small Group 1-Day Tour from Seattle with Lunch

NZ$294
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Mount Rainier National Park Small Group 1-Day Tour from Seattle with Lunch
Seattle Post-Cruise Tour Package

Seattle Post-Cruise Tour Package

NZ$306
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Seattle Post-Cruise Tour Package
[Silver] Vancouver 1-Day Bus Tour from Seattle

Vancouver Highlights Day Tour from Seattle

NZ$384
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Vancouver Highlights Day Tour from Seattle
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Our pick of the best Central Tacoma Hotel Deals

Tacoma Homestays

Tacoma Homestays

2 out of 5
3023 S 11th St Tacoma WA
The price is NZ$96 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
NZ$96
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Tacoma. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Tacoma Dome and 6th Ave are located nearby.
Tacoma Homestays
Coast Gateway Hotel

Coast Gateway Hotel

3.5 out of 5
18415 International Blvd SeaTac WA
The price is NZ$225 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
NZ$225
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in SeaTac. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
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 NZ$194 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
NZ$194
22 Oct - 23 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in SeaTac. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (6,716 reviews)
"Every staff member we interacted with was friendly and eager to assist. The room was very clean. The sheet were soft and beds extremely comfortable. I appreciated that they had EV charging stations on site so I could charge my vehicle overnight. The continental breakfast was surprisingly generous ..."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
Quality Inn SeaTac Airport-Seattle

Quality Inn SeaTac Airport-Seattle

2.5 out of 5
2900 S 192nd St SeaTac WA
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$139 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
NZ$139
26 Oct - 27 Oct
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 ...
Quality Inn SeaTac Airport-Seattle
Hotel Murano

Hotel Murano

4.5 out of 5
1320 Broadway Plaza Tacoma WA
The price is NZ$244 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
NZ$244
22 Oct - 23 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Tacoma. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
Hotel Murano
Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center

Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center

4 out of 5
17620 International Blvd SeaTac WA
The price is NZ$168 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
NZ$168
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in SeaTac. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,560 reviews)
"The room was very clean and staff helpful and friendly; front staff and van driver were especially nice folks to work with."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2026

Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center
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Our guide on where to stay in Central Tacoma

Find the best Central Tacoma areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Central Tacoma
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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.

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North End

If you're spending some time in North End, Job Carr Cabin Museum and Puget Sound Tennis Center are top sights worth seeing.

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Ruston

Travellers like the museums in Ruston, and Point Defiance Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.

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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.

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New Tacoma

If you're spending time in New Tacoma, check out sights like Pantages Theater or Museum of Glass and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Theater District Station or Commerce Street Station.

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