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 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 South End
Best Western Plus Tacoma Hotel
Great breakfast with lots of food choices Clean and well maintained facilities
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Tacoma Mall by IHG
The permises especially the pool are filthy
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Motel 6 Tacoma, WA - South
The hotel is older and it showed but it was within close proximity to the Tacoma Dome where our conference was happening. It lacked some of the amenities that we thought would have been provided like lotion, shampoo and conditioner, etc. As such, we may consider staying there again if we can’t find ...
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Tacoma
The rooms and main floor were very cleanly. The breakfast options were great and I wouldn’t change a thing with that part. I wish there was more parking as we couldn’t find parking. There were two trucks that took up 6 stalls so that didn’t help. The fitness centre was lacking in options.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
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
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, Sprinker Tennis Center and LeMay Museum at Marymount are top sights worth seeing.
Hilltop
If you're spending some time in Hilltop, 6th Ave and Feast Arts Center 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 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.
