Old Town Tacoma Travel Guide
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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.
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 lively festivals in this family-friendly area.
Port of Tacoma
Explore the waterfront in Tacoma with a trip to Port of Tacoma. Take in the lively festivals in this family-friendly area.
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
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
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 Old Town Tacoma
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Driver passed us as we chased and waived at him at the airport. Had to wait another 1/2 hour.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
Room was clean, slightly noisy. A Band playing within ears reach
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Coast Gateway Hotel
This is our "go to" hotel when staying at the airport.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Hotel Murano
The room Air conditioner was not efficient. The room was too warm. Thermostat was not controlling the appropriate temp. Staff said that the lack of cool air was because chillers were not on.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
Do not recommend. Too many dogs barking throughout the night. Manager was not helpful when I got double charged for parking.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center
Sandra in the restaurant was sweet and very inviting.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 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 Museum of Glass 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 Feast Arts Center 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.
