Old Town Tacoma 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 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.
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.
Pacific Lutheran University
Enjoy the student vibe at Pacific Lutheran University during your visit to Tacoma. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and great live music 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.
Things to do
Woodinville Wine & Snoqualmie Falls Tour
Mount Rainier National Park Small Group 1-Day Tour from Seattle with Lunch
Olympic National Park Small Group Day Tour w/Scenic State Ferries
Seattle Grand 4-Hour City Tour
Mount Rainier National Park 1-Day Tour from Seattle
Timepass Auburn Escape Room Adventures Book Karmageddon Now
Top hotels in Old Town Tacoma
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
"It’s very large with several wings to the property so if you have a walking disability expect to make arrangements. Breakfast is $30 but very good and parking is around $40 with tax, not so good. Finding a parking spot is difficult due to the amount of people on this property. Rooms were standard ..."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
"Okay for 1 night if you have a flight to catch the next day or have a late arrival. The problem here is clearly management, terrible management. They run the shuttle like they are doing you a frikin' favour, rudely demanding of you to call multiple times for them to pick you up, making you wait for ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
"Had issues with shower and toilet in the room. Informed front desk nothing done about it."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Coast Gateway Hotel
"Great location by Sea Tac airport; convenient eating nearby."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Motel 6 Seattle, WA - South
"Room was clean staff was great good air-conditioned parking was ok"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Hotel Murano
"Beautiful hotel and restaurant on site. Wonderful place to stay"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Tacoma
North End
If you're spending some time in North End, 6th Ave and Job Carr Cabin Museum are top sights worth seeing.
New Tacoma
If you're spending time in New Tacoma, check out sights like Pantages Theater or Tacoma Union Station Rotunda and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Theater District Station or Commerce Street Station.
Hilltop
If you're spending some time in Hilltop, 6th Ave and Wright Park are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Central Tacoma
If you're spending some time in Central Tacoma, 6th Ave and Cheney Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
Browns Point
While Browns Point isn't home to many top sights, Dash Point State Park and Port of Tacoma are some notable places to visit nearby.
