South End Travel Guide
Tacoma
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 South End
Holiday Inn Tacoma Mall by IHG
The staff was fabulous, the rooms even smelled clean, I was amazed with how well kept everything was. I’ll definitely be returning!
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
Motel 6 Tacoma, WA - South
Nothing to complain about
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tacoma by IHG
Great stay
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Studio 6 Tacoma, WA - South
I didn't even know I had 15 + 18
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Best Western Plus Tacoma Hotel
The hotel is clean and well maintained. The staff is helpful and friendly. I especially liked and appreciated the 24-hour coffee bar in the lobby. The breakfast menu provided various options for all dietary needs.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Candlewood Suites Tacoma Mall by IHG
The staff is so nice. When we checked in the lady remembered me and said welcome home. I will forever stay at this place
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around South End
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.
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.
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.
Monta Vista
Monta Vista is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Stina's Cellars and Regal Lakewood.
Parkland
If you're spending some time in Parkland, LeMay Museum at Marymount and Paradise Lanes Entertainment Center are top sights worth seeing.
Hilltop
If you're spending some time in Hilltop, 6th Ave and Wright Park are top sights worth seeing.
