Central Tacoma Travel Guide
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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 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 lively festivals.
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.
Tacoma Mall
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Tacoma Mall during your stay in Tacoma. Discover the top-notch restaurants and lively festivals in this family-friendly area.
Port of Tacoma
Explore the waterfront in Tacoma with a trip to Port of Tacoma. Take in the lively festivals in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Woodinville Wine & Snoqualmie Falls Tour
Small Group Mount Rainier National Park 1-Day Tour from Seattle 2-Can-Go
Olympic National Park Small Group Day Tour w/Scenic State Ferries
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 Central Tacoma
Tacoma Boutique
I never received the instructions to get into the room and they have no responses to any messages.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Driver passed us as we chased and waived at him at the airport. Had to wait another 1/2 hour.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
The night supervisor is incredibly helpful! They service decent/basic breakfast in the morning. USE THE SHUTTLE! It’s super helpful and he’s soooo sweet! Thank you guys!
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Coast Gateway Hotel
Great overnight for air connection
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Hotel Murano
If you love glass art in a vast array of expressions, you must at least visit this property. The rooms are tidy, beds pretty cozy and the rooms are very quiet. The highlight of our stay was an incredibly attentive server named Coliyn (yes, with a Y!) who was gracious, attentive and super sweet even ...
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
Do not recommend. Too many dogs barking throughout the night. Manager was not helpful when I got double charged for parking.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Central Tacoma
Hilltop
If you're spending some time in Hilltop, 6th Ave and Feast Arts Center 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 Pantages Theater and Museum of Glass 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 Tacoma Nature Center.
New Tacoma
If you're spending time in New Tacoma, check out sights like Pantages Theater or Museum of Glass and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Theater District Station or Commerce Street Station.
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.
