New 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.
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.
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 great live music.
University of Washington Tacoma
Walk around the campus at University of Washington Tacoma during your stay in Tacoma. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the lively festivals in this family-friendly area.
Tacoma Art Museum
Don’t miss one of Tacoma’s top cultural attractions, which is among the most prestigious museums in the Northwest region.
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 New Tacoma
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
Best Western Plus Downtown Tacoma
Clean, comfortable beds, minimal breakfast, close to shops, restaurants and the Dome.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tacoma - Seattle
Everything was great, the building was a little bit old, and it is in a rougher part of town...
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Marriott Tacoma Downtown
I love the corner room will always request the room.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Tacoma Downtown
After the recent remodel, this is a great, affordable option. The on site restaurant and bar is fantastic, and the rooms are fresh and comfortable. They did a great job updated this property and is now my go to hotel with an awesome location as well being close to bars and restaurants.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Tacoma Downtown
Definitely one of the nicer courtyards we have visited
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around New Tacoma
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.
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.
Central Tacoma
If you're spending some time in Central Tacoma, 6th Ave and Cheney Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
Browns Point
While Browns Point isn't home to many top sights, Dash Point State Park and Port of Tacoma are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
