Central Tacoma Travel Guide
Tacoma
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Popular places to visit
Cheney Stadium
Catch an event at Cheney Stadium during your trip to Tacoma. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the lively festivals 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.
Puyallup Fairgrounds
Enjoy a stop at Puyallup Fairgrounds, an entertaining place to visit in Puyallup. Experience the area's great live music and 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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Woodinville Wine & Snoqualmie Falls Tour
Olympic National Park Small Group Day Tour w/Scenic State Ferries
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
Small Group Seattle Full Day Tour W/ All Major Attractions
Top hotels in Central Tacoma
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
Delicious coffee, comfortable, quiet.
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Coast Gateway Hotel
Great hotel if you’re looking for a short walk from the terminal. quiet rooms
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
The room was clean. The check-in was smooth.
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
SureStay Hotel by Best Western SeaTac Airport North
Great place, clean, great friendly staff!
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Quality Inn SeaTac Airport-Seattle
The location was convenient to public transportation, airport, and seatac mall. Do over for sure.
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Another wonderful stay! Check in went very well. The employee checked me in was very kind, courteous, jovial professional and polite. The room was clean, fresh and comfortable as usual. housekeeping greeted me as I walked along the hallway. What somewhat confusing to find the room. There is a sign ...
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Central Tacoma
Hilltop
If you're spending some time in Hilltop, Wright Park and 6th Ave 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.
Downtown Tacoma
Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Tacoma. Top attractions like Tacoma Art Museum and Tacoma Union Station Rotunda are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Convention Center Station or Commerce Street Station to see more of the city.
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 Titlow Park.
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.
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.
