South 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.
LeMay Car Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at LeMay Car Museum during your trip to Tacoma. Amble around this family-friendly area's waterfront or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.
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.
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.
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
Top hotels in South Tacoma
Best Western Plus Downtown Tacoma
First, the staff was amazing. Everybody was so nice and accommodating. After being in Tacoma unexpectedly for my mom’s medical emergency, the staff was more than helpful finding ways to accommodate my stay during such a stressful time. We will be back in a few months for follow up appointments and ...
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Hotel Murano
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Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
Clean rooms, friendly staff
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Coast Gateway Hotel
We stay here every time we are in or out of SEA on flights. Great proximity to the airport; extremely helpful gals behind the reception desk; several good restaurants within a few minutes walking; every 20 minutes convenient airport shuttle bus; and clean and comfortable rooms (never a question there). ...
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Nice spacious room. Restaurant on site. Close to airport. Shuttle Service to Airport
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
Very clean snd the customer service was exceptional. The shuttle service is prompt and efficient. I had a rough day at the airport with cancelations etc. Red Roof Inn saved the day. All for under $100! I can't beleive deals like that still exist.
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around South Tacoma
South End
While South End may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Tacoma Mall and Tacoma Dome.
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.
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.
Central Tacoma
If you're spending some time in Central Tacoma, 6th Ave and Cheney Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
Fircrest
While Fircrest may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Cheney Stadium and 6th Ave.
Hilltop
If you're spending some time in Hilltop, 6th Ave and Wright Park are top sights worth seeing.
