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Awesome newish kids' museum in the heart of downtown Tacoma. Clean, diverse, with changing themes (currently Eric Carle to correspond with the Carle exhibit at the Tacoma Art Museum). Big water table, awesome airplane with a rope bridge, art room ready for your creative kid, fun treehouse with stuffies galore and neat winged animal capes, and even a small cafe! Admission is by donation and yes you CAN bring your coffee in! We'll definitely be back. #kidsfun
Awesome newish kids' museum in the heart of downtown Tacoma. Clean, diverse, with changing themes (currently Eric Carle to correspond with the Carle exhibit at the Tacoma Art Museum). Big water table, awesome airplane with a rope bridge, art room ready for your creative kid, fun treehouse with stuffies galore and neat winged animal capes, and even a small cafe! Admission is by donation and yes you CAN bring your coffee in! We'll definitely be back. #kidsfun
Where gas pumps go to die?
Awesome bridge in Tacoma
Part of the wall of the pedestrian overpass (above the road)

Popular places to visit

Aerial View of Downtown Tacoma Washington and The Port Waterfront

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
Giant rubber duckie for boat days

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
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
This place is way more cool than I expected. First of all, the structure is an architectural marvel; such a great space that spans 165,000 sq feet. Packed with vintage autos

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.

LeMay Car Museum
Early morning before the onslaught...

University of Washington Tacoma

Walk around the campus at University of Washington Tacoma during your stay in Tacoma. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.

University of Washington Tacoma
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

Activities

Snoqualmie Falls & Seattle Winery Tour

Woodinville Wine & Snoqualmie Falls Tour

NZ$219
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Woodinville Wine & Snoqualmie Falls Tour
1-Day Mount Rainier National Park Tou

Small Group Mount Rainier National Park One-Day Tour from Seattle

NZ$257
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Small Group Mount Rainier National Park One-Day Tour from Seattle
1-Day Olympic National Park Tour

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

NZ$257
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

Small Group Mount Rainier National Park 1-Day Tour from Seattle 2-Can-Go

NZ$257
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Small Group Mount Rainier National Park 1-Day Tour from Seattle 2-Can-Go
[Silver] Vancouver 1-Day Bus Tour from Seattle

Vancouver Canada One Day Bus Tour from Seattle

NZ$329
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Vancouver Canada One Day Bus Tour from Seattle
Seattle Pike Place Market, Space Needle, Boeing Field Famous City Tour

Pike Place & Seattle 1-Day City Tour from Seattle

NZ$200
per adult
Pike Place & Seattle 1-Day City Tour from Seattle
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Our pick of the best New Tacoma Hotel Deals

Hotel Murano

Hotel Murano

4.5 out of 5
1320 Broadway Plaza Tacoma WA
The price is NZ$236 per night from 30 Jan to 31 Jan
NZ$236
30 Jan - 31 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Tacoma. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,802 reviews)
Clean!

Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026

Hotel Murano
Courtyard by Marriott Tacoma Downtown

Courtyard by Marriott Tacoma Downtown

3 out of 5
1515 Commerce Street Tacoma WA
The price is NZ$293 per night from 9 Feb to 10 Feb
NZ$293
9 Feb - 10 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tacoma. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (910 reviews)
Everything was great! Location and staff were excellent.

Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Tacoma Downtown
Marriott Tacoma Downtown

Marriott Tacoma Downtown

4 out of 5
1538 COMMERCE ST Tacoma WA
The price is NZ$309 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
NZ$309
16 Feb - 17 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tacoma. Enjoy an outdoor pool, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
Spotless

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

Marriott Tacoma Downtown
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tacoma - Seattle

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tacoma - Seattle

3 out of 5
1425 E 27th St Tacoma WA
The price is NZ$155 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
NZ$155
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tacoma. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,394 reviews)
That was an older hotel. It was clean. Not much to do if you’re walking in this area.

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tacoma - Seattle
Hilton Garden Inn Tacoma Downtown

Hilton Garden Inn Tacoma Downtown

3 out of 5
2102 S C Street Tacoma WA
The price is NZ$220 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
NZ$220
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Tacoma. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Tacoma Dome and Emerald Queen Casino ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (290 reviews)
Room was nice, and clean

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Tacoma Downtown
Best Western Plus Downtown Tacoma

Best Western Plus Downtown Tacoma

2.5 out of 5
2611 E E St Tacoma WA
The price is NZ$211 per night from 27 Jan to 28 Jan
NZ$211
27 Jan - 28 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tacoma. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (127 reviews)
Front desk staff, amenities

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Best Western Plus Downtown Tacoma
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