South Tacoma Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Popular places to visit

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 lively festivals.

Tacoma Dome
LeMay Car Museum

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.

LeMay Car Museum
Cheney Stadium

Cheney Stadium

Catch an event at Cheney Stadium during your trip to Tacoma. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the lively festivals in this family-friendly area.

Cheney Stadium
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 great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.

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
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

Activities

Salem Puzzling Adventure

Tacoma Puzzling Adventure

NZ$60
per traveller
Tacoma Puzzling Adventure
[Silver] Vancouver 1-Day Bus Tour from Seattle

Vancouver Canada One Day Bus Tour from Seattle

NZ$323
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Vancouver Canada One Day Bus Tour from Seattle
1-Day Mount Rainier National Park Tou

Mount Rainier National Park One-Day Tour from Seattle

NZ$305
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
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$287
per adult
Olympic National Park Small Group Day Tour w/Scenic State Ferries
Small Group Seattle Day Tour Major Attractions and Afternoon Tea & Deli

Small Group Seattle Full Day Tour W/ All Major Attractions

NZ$287
per adult
Small Group Seattle Full Day Tour W/ All Major Attractions
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$287
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Small Group Mount Rainier National Park 1-Day Tour from Seattle 2-Can-Go
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Our pick of the best South Tacoma Hotel Deals

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$252 per night from 9 Oct to 10 Oct
NZ$252
9 Oct - 10 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tacoma. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
5.8/10 (1,006 reviews)
"Nice"

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

Best Western Plus Downtown Tacoma
Coast Gateway Hotel

Coast Gateway Hotel

3.5 out of 5
18415 International Blvd, SeaTac, WA
The price is NZ$247 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
NZ$247
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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! (7,554 reviews)
"Excellent property"

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

Coast Gateway Hotel
SureStay Hotel by Best Western SeaTac Airport North

SureStay Hotel by Best Western SeaTac Airport North

3.5 out of 5
3000 S 176th St, SeaTac, WA
The price is NZ$200 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
NZ$200
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in SeaTac. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,899 reviews)
"Our flight got delayed and Alaska Airlines not pay for our room. We got a great price and a nice stay here. It was clean and nice"

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

SureStay Hotel by Best Western SeaTac Airport North
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$159 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
NZ$159
28 Sept - 29 Sept
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! (4,622 reviews)
"Just what we needed, an easy overnight stay for our layover/flight in the morning."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA

3 out of 5
3100 South 192nd Street, SeaTac, WA
The price is NZ$191 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
NZ$191
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in SeaTac. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (6,050 reviews)
"The hotel itself was great! The area around it wasn’t very nice or convenient for things to do…"

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport

DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport

4 out of 5
18740 International Boulevard, SeaTac, WA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$230 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
NZ$230
30 Sept - 1 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in SeaTac. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.6/10 Good! (2,500 reviews)
"Front desk staff were excellent, some of the best I’ve seen"

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
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Other neighbourhoods around South Tacoma

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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.

South End
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Monta Vista

Monta Vista is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Stina's Cellars and Regal Lakewood.

Monta Vista
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Central Tacoma

If you're spending some time in Central Tacoma, Cheney Stadium and 6th Ave are top sights worth seeing.

Central Tacoma
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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 Titlow Park.

Fircrest
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Hilltop

If you're spending some time in Hilltop, Wright Park and 6th Ave are top sights worth seeing.

Hilltop
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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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