Old Town 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 great live music.
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 entertainment choices in this family-friendly area.
Pacific Lutheran University
Enjoy the student vibe at Pacific Lutheran University during your visit to Tacoma. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and great live music in this family-friendly area.
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.
Things to do
Woodinville Wine & Snoqualmie Falls Tour
Mount Rainier National Park Small Group 1-Day Tour from Seattle with Lunch
Olympic National Park Small Group Day Tour w/Scenic State Ferries
Mount Rainier National Park 1-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 Old Town Tacoma
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
"DT is known for cookies on arrival. The FD agents' attitude was poor to say the least. Not helpful at all. When asking about the cookies, she said, you are only staying one night... Since when does that matter? She also told me I needed to move my car from the front parking lot, which was empty, ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Hotel Murano
"Love this hotel always"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
"I’d like a nicer and better maintained property but at the same time, it was not very expensive. Staff very nice and helpful, breakfast very good. I would recommend to anybody, or just pay more if you want something nicer. It’s reasonable for the money."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
"Room smelt of cats. Staff was helpful."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Quality Inn SeaTac Airport-Seattle
"In the middle of the night the front desk call us, we did not pick up till she tried to open my room, ask me ab who checked me in on 5 pm?? We are woke up an could not go back to sleep ."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Coast Gateway Hotel
"Wish they had some snacks or drinks available for purchase. Had to go outside and walk a bit to find anything."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Tacoma
North End
If you're spending some time in North End, 6th Ave and Job Carr Cabin Museum are top sights worth seeing.
New Tacoma
If you're spending time in New Tacoma, check out sights like Pantages Theater or Tacoma Union Station Rotunda and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Theater District Station or Commerce Street Station.
Hilltop
If you're spending some time in Hilltop, Wright Park and 6th Ave 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 Union Station Rotunda and Pantages Theater are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Convention Center Station or Commerce Street Station to see more of the city.
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.
