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 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.
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 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.
Pacific Lutheran University
Enjoy the student vibe at Pacific Lutheran University during your visit to Tacoma. Experience the great live music and lively festivals in this family-friendly area.
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.
Things to do
Olympic National Park Small Group Day Tour w/Scenic State Ferries
Woodinville Wine & Snoqualmie Falls Tour
Small Group Mount Rainier National Park 1-Day Tour from Seattle 2-Can-Go
Small Group Mount Rainier National Park One-Day Tour from Seattle
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Vancouver Canada One Day Bus Tour from Seattle
Small Group Seattle Full Day Tour W/ All Major Attractions
Top hotels in Monta Vista
Days Inn by Wyndham Lakewood South Tacoma
Mary was very helpful and awesome
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Hotel Murano
Very clean and convenient. Parking should be covered in the room fee. Bet you’ve heard that a few times.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Motel 6 Seattle, WA - South
The staff were great. Went above and beyond.
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Best Western Seattle Airport Hotel
The vending machines and the staff were super helpful
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma
Nice room, friendly staff
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Sea-Tac Airport Value Inn
The staff were very helpful and polite. Room was clean and pick up at airport was prompt.
Reviewed on 12 Dec 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.
McChord Field
Though McChord Field may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Joint Base Lewis-McChord and Great American Casino.
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.
