Monta Vista Travel Guide
Tacoma
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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.
Washington State Fair Events Center
Enjoy a stop at Puyallup Fairgrounds, an entertaining place to visit in Puyallup. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.
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.
Museum of Glass
Watch some of the world’s best glassblowers demonstrate their skills and admire 20th- and 21st-century glass artworks at this extraordinary 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 acclaimed theatre scene.
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.
Things to do
Woodinville Wine & Snoqualmie Falls Tour
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
Seattle Grand 4-Hour City Tour
Mt. Rainier National Park: All-Inclusive Small-Group Tour
Small Group Mount Rainier National Park One-Day Tour from Seattle
Top hotels in Monta Vista
Days Inn by Wyndham Lakewood South Tacoma
Good
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Hotel Murano
The room was great. The bathroom needed a little extra attention
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Best Western Seattle Airport Hotel
Simon at the front desk is very nice and helpful. Check in was excellent. Room is very clean. Hotel is older however it is well maintained.
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma
Mattresses were a dream, rooms were spacious and clean! Staff was warm and friendly!! Perfect stay
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Seattle Federal Way
Helpful staff
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Sleep Inn - SeaTac Airport
The room was extremely clean and comfortable..I love the layout and super convenient with the airport shuttle and extra bonus with IHOP right next to hotel..I highly recommend Sleep inn.
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Monta Vista
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 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.
Parkland
If you're spending some time in Parkland, LeMay Museum at Marymount and Paradise Lanes Entertainment Center are top sights worth seeing.
Lincoln International District
When in Lincoln International District, you can plan a visit to Tacoma Mall and LeMay Car Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
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.
