South Tacoma Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit South Tacoma
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.
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.
Cheney Stadium
Catch an event at Cheney Stadium during your trip to Tacoma. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the great live music in this family-friendly area.
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.
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 lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene.
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.
Activities
Woodinville Wine & Snoqualmie Falls Tour
Mount Rainier National Park 1-Day Tour from Seattle
Mount Rainier National Park Small Group 1-Day Tour from Seattle with Lunch
Olympic National Park Small Group Day Tour w/Scenic State Ferries
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Vancouver Canada One Day Bus Tour from Seattle
Our pick of the best South Tacoma Hotel Deals
Best Western Plus Downtown Tacoma
"Room was clean and very comfortable. The staff was exceptional! Breakfast was okay. Neighborhood wasn't great but was convenient to freeway."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Extended Stay America Suites Tacoma South
"They had everything we needed pots pans, dishes, full size fridge and cupboard space up above and down below. They didn't have a cot, but other than that staff was really great and helpful, not rude and condesecending like the last couple places we stayed at 🙄 also it's cool that you use a key card ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
"The staff was not helpful rude.. the rooms were old and heavy fragrance in the room we all had sinus issues after staying"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
"Will definitely stay again. Staff is great and very clean rooms"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
"This must have been a smoking hotel in its history. The smell was disgusting. The carpet was thread bare and filthy. We had to wear our socks in the shower for fear of what may be in it. I would not recommend this hotel to anyone."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Coast Gateway Hotel
"I loved everything about this property. The proximity to the airport made my travels so easy and the staff was so knowledgeable and friendly and went above and beyond to make my travels as a solo Traveler comfortable and safe. The hotel itself is impeccable and in a safe area and very clean I can't ..."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Tacoma
South End
While South End may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Tacoma Mall and Tacoma Dome.
Central Tacoma
If you're spending some time in Central Tacoma, 6th Ave and Cheney Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
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 Narrows Plaza Bowl.
Hilltop
If you're spending some time in Hilltop, 6th Ave and Wright Park are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Downtown Tacoma
Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Tacoma. Top attractions like Tacoma Union Station Rotunda 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.
