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 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.
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.
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
Mount Rainier National Park Small Group 1-Day Tour from Seattle with Lunch
Olympic National Park Small Group Day Tour w/Scenic State Ferries
Seattle Grand 4-Hour City Tour
Small Group Mount Rainier National Park 1-Day Tour from Seattle with Lunch
Timepass Auburn Escape Room Adventures Book Karmageddon Now
Top hotels in Old Town Tacoma
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
The bed was very comfortable. The breakfast service was fast so that I could get out and start my day.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
We stayed for couple of nights. Great experience , very friendly staff and best part is breakfast, a good variety of
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Coast Gateway Hotel
Super friendly staff, room was comfortable and clean, great place to stay over with the dog en route to Hawaii! Would stay again!
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Hotel Murano
They seemed to be having a staffing issue when we were there. Check in and service at the bar were painfully slow. The staff was friendly despite this. Location is good as it’s close to many downtown attractions and restaurants.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
Everything was great. Easy to get to the airport
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center
Check-in staff was friendly
Reviewed on 14 Apr 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 Museum of Glass 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, 6th Ave and Feast Arts Center 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.
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.
