South End Travel Guide
Tacoma
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Seattle Grand 4-Hour City Tour
Small Group Mount Rainier National Park One-Day Tour from Seattle
Timepass Auburn Escape Room Adventures Book Karmageddon Now
Top hotels in South End
Best Western Plus Tacoma Hotel
Room was perfectly cleaned on arrivle, good upgrades to the room like apps on the tv and a keurig coffee maker there werent enough towels but the staff was quick and friendly to provide more as needed.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Tacoma Mall by IHG
NA
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Motel 6 Tacoma, WA - South
Very excellent staff front desk housekeeping it's excellent very friendly
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Tacoma
I had a great stay. The room was clean and comfortable, and the staff were friendly and helpful. The Wi-Fi worked very well, and parking was easy. The location is okay, convenient enough to get around. Breakfast was simple but good. I would definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Run down and dated.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
Decent breakfast good price, location is right at the airport
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South End
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.
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.
Parkland
If you're spending some time in Parkland, LeMay Museum at Marymount and Paradise Lanes Entertainment Center are top sights worth seeing.
Hilltop
If you're spending some time in Hilltop, 6th Ave and W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory 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.
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 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.
