Downtown Tacoma Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Popular places to visit

Museum of Glass showing night scenes and modern architecture

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
Tacoma Art Museum which includes modern architecture and street scenes

Tacoma Art Museum

Don’t miss one of Tacoma’s top cultural attractions, which is among the most prestigious museums in the Northwest region.

Tacoma Art Museum
Children's Museum of Tacoma

Children's Museum of Tacoma

You can take time to visit Children's Museum of Tacoma during your travels to Tacoma. Experience the lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.

Children's Museum of Tacoma
Tacoma Dome

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 acclaimed theatre scene.

Tacoma Dome
Puyallup Fairgrounds

Puyallup Fairgrounds

5/5(1 review)

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

Puyallup Fairgrounds
Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium showing marine life

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

Activities

Salem Puzzling Adventure

Tacoma Puzzling Adventure

NZ$58
per traveller
Tacoma Puzzling Adventure
The Premier Float Spa Experience

The Premier Float Spa Experience

NZ$164
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
The Premier Float Spa Experience
Mt. Rainier National Park: All-Inclusive Small-Group Tour

Mt. Rainier National Park: All-Inclusive Small-Group Tour

NZ$573
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Mt. Rainier National Park: All-Inclusive Small-Group Tour
2 Hour Guided Boat Tour in Gig Harbor and Narrows Bridges

2 Hour Guided Boat Tour in Gig Harbor and Narrows Bridges

NZ$92
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
2 Hour Guided Boat Tour in Gig Harbor and Narrows Bridges
A one hour immersive sound journey to fully reset your senses and your soul.

Private Sound Bath Immersion in Gig Harbor

NZ$325
per adult
Private Sound Bath Immersion in Gig Harbor
[Silver] Vancouver 1-Day Bus Tour from Seattle

Vancouver Canada One Day Bus Tour from Seattle

NZ$315
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Vancouver Canada One Day Bus Tour from Seattle
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Our pick of the best Downtown Tacoma Hotel Deals

Hotel Murano

Hotel Murano

4.5 out of 5
1320 Broadway Plaza, Tacoma, WA
The price is NZ$285 per night from 27 July to 28 July
NZ$285
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Tacoma. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,448 reviews)
"Very clean and central location"

Reviewed on 14 Jul. 2025

Hotel Murano
Marriott Tacoma Downtown

Marriott Tacoma Downtown

4 out of 5
1538 COMMERCE ST, Tacoma, WA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$274 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
NZ$274
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Tacoma. Enjoy an outdoor pool, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,017 reviews)
"Pretty lame that you have to pay for WiFi"

Reviewed on 9 Jul. 2025

Marriott Tacoma Downtown
Hilton Garden Inn Tacoma Downtown

Hilton Garden Inn Tacoma Downtown

3 out of 5
2102 S C Street, Tacoma, WA
The price is NZ$261 per night from 27 July to 28 July
NZ$261
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Tacoma. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Tacoma Dome and Emerald Queen ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (146 reviews)
"Clean, bright and comfortable with an extremely kind staff. We'll be back!"

Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Tacoma Downtown
Courtyard by Marriott Tacoma Downtown

Courtyard by Marriott Tacoma Downtown

3 out of 5
1515 Commerce Street, Tacoma, WA
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$293 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
NZ$293
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Tacoma. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (839 reviews)
"Courtyard Tacoma Downtown was perfect for our family stay—clean, comfortable, and welcoming. The flexible spaces and convenient location made it easy to relax and explore. It fully delivered on Courtyard’s promise."

Reviewed on 13 Jul. 2025

Courtyard by Marriott Tacoma Downtown
Coast Gateway Hotel

Coast Gateway Hotel

3.5 out of 5
18415 International Blvd, SeaTac, WA
The price is NZ$301 per night from 20 July to 21 July
NZ$301
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in SeaTac. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (7,345 reviews)
"Great restaurant with lovely bar next door. Shuttle drivers to airport and desk staff very friendly and competent!"

Reviewed on 15 Jul. 2025

Coast Gateway Hotel
Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC

Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC

2 out of 5
16838 International Boulevard, SeaTac, WA
The price is NZ$215 per night from 27 July to 28 July
NZ$215
27 July - 28 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in SeaTac. Enjoy free WiFi, a free airport shuttle, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (4,360 reviews)
"1 mile from airport free shuttle, great coffee in the morning. Everyone very friendly, one night was perfect. We felt safe here."

Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025

Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Tacoma

Tacoma which includes a city

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.

New Tacoma
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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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North End

If you're spending some time in North End, 6th Ave and Job Carr Cabin Museum are top sights worth seeing.

North End
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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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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.

South Tacoma

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