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.
Tacoma Art Museum
Don’t miss one of Tacoma’s top cultural attractions, which is among the most prestigious museums in the Northwest region.
Children's Museum of Tacoma
You can take time to visit Children's Museum of Tacoma during your travels to Tacoma. Experience the lively festivals and great live music in this family-friendly area.
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.
Things to do
Mt. Rainier National Park: All-Inclusive Small-Group Tour
The Premier Float Therapy Experience
Olympic National Park Small Group Day Tour w/Scenic State Ferries
Woodinville Wine & Snoqualmie Falls Tour
Seattle Grand 4-Hour City Tour
Small Group Mount Rainier National Park 1-Day Tour from Seattle 2-Can-Go
Top hotels in Downtown Tacoma
Hotel Murano
Good staff, clean romms
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Marriott Tacoma Downtown
The breakfast is not free. The food and staff are excellent.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Courtyard by Marriott Tacoma Downtown
This location was absolutely prime for my New Years Eve night. I was worried at first having a room next to the elevator, but it ended up being no problem at all. I didn’t hear anything in regard to the elevator or foot traffic. Everything was clean and cozy.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
Everything was perfect with extremely friendly staff. Welcoming and will stay here again in the future!
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Room was great. Staff is always excellent friendly kind courteous! That’s why we always stay here!!!
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Coast Gateway Hotel
I always stay at the coast when I am in sea tac because they give the best service and the faculties are clean and a good price
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Tacoma
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.
Central Tacoma
If you're spending some time in Central Tacoma, 6th Ave and Cheney Stadium 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.
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.
