South End Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit South End
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
Point Defiance Park
One of the largest urban parks in the United States is a green space home to lovely gardens as well as a fun-filled zoo and aquarium.
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 South End Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Tacoma Mall by IHG
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Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Best Western Plus Tacoma Hotel
Good location.
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Motel 6 Tacoma, WA - South
Staff was nice enough. Lots of stores nearby . Nice place to stay if your on a small budget.
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Tacoma
Super clean hotel with nice rooms. Lobby is welcoming with large area of seating. Indoor pool and jacuzzi in very good condition with towels! Breakfast was great! Wide selection of eggs, sausage, potatoes, yogurt, muffins, cereal, oatmeal, etc. complimentary coffee and tea available in lobby. Property ...
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
When getting here staff is super helpful. I loved the free shuttle to & from the airport that is provided.
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
Great staff. Clean facility
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South End
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.
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.
Parkland
If you're spending some time in Parkland, Paradise Lanes Entertainment Center and Sprinker Tennis Center are top sights worth seeing.
Hilltop
If you're spending some time in Hilltop, 6th Ave and Wright Park are top sights worth seeing.
Central Tacoma
If you're spending some time in Central Tacoma, 6th Ave and Cheney Stadium 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.
