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 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 lively festivals 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 great live music.
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
Seattle Grand 4-Hour City 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
Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience
Our pick of the best South Tacoma Hotel Deals
Best Western Plus Downtown Tacoma
Clean, comfortable beds, minimal breakfast, close to shops, restaurants and the Dome.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
having a packed hotel during an event and only 2 elevators operating is not ideal conditions. seemed like the staff was aware but it a $$$$ issue to not deal with
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
This place was perfect!! Friendly staff, clean rooms, and awesome amenities!
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Coast Gateway Hotel
Airport shuttle was fantastic. I had more and larger than normal baggage plus pets, and they were incredibly helpful, polite, and made my morning less stressful than it should have been.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Hotel Murano
If you love glass art in a vast array of expressions, you must at least visit this property. The rooms are tidy, beds pretty cozy and the rooms are very quiet. The highlight of our stay was an incredibly attentive server named Coliyn (yes, with a Y!) who was gracious, attentive and super sweet even ...
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
The place was okay, staff was helpful and courteous.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 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 Tacoma Nature Center.
Hilltop
If you're spending some time in Hilltop, 6th Ave and Feast Arts Center 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 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.
