Downtown Tacoma Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
University of Washington Tacoma
Walk around the campus at University of Washington Tacoma during your stay in Tacoma. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the fascinating museums in this family-friendly area.
Tacoma Art Museum
Don’t miss one of Tacoma’s top cultural attractions, which is among the most prestigious museums in the Northwest region.
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.
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 lively festivals.
Things to do
The Premier Float Therapy Experience
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
Seattle Grand 4-Hour City Tour
Small Group Mount Rainier National Park One-Day Tour from Seattle
Top hotels in Downtown Tacoma
Hotel Murano
Nice lobby but that’s is all the good I can say . The room has the bathroom fan falling from the ceiling , the faucet not attached , and the mirror had a big crack .. worst part of the stay was the noise from above us that was all night long ! Will not stay here again
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Marriott Tacoma Downtown
Clean spacious rooms. Easy checkout. Spacious lobby
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Tacoma Downtown
Staff was great. The bar could stay open past 10pm.
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Tacoma Downtown
Everythung was fine
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Great stsy
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
Breakfast is great, location is good
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Tacoma
New Tacoma
If you're spending time in New Tacoma, check out sights like Pantages Theater or Tacoma Art Museum 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 W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory are top sights worth seeing.
Central Tacoma
If you're spending some time in Central Tacoma, 6th Ave and Cheney Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
North End
If you're spending some time in North End, 6th Ave and Job Carr Cabin Museum are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
