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
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 South End
Best Western Plus Tacoma Hotel
Room was clean, staff very friendly, enough parking
Reviewed on 11 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
Disgusting. Dirty. Smoky. Animals everywhere. Just gross. Staff was nice but un knowledgeable. Ended up paying for our reservation twice because staff was trying to accommodate an early check in but instead created a second booking altogether. Sooooo nasty. My 85 year old grandma stayed with us and ...
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Tacoma
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Beautiful large double bed room. Extremely clean. Definitely will book here again. 😊
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
rooms were clean and staff was good. Breakfast was good too , but no variations at all during the 4 days. Lots of free parking within the community. Good amount of restaurants nearby. Overall, will definitely recommend this hotel.
Reviewed on 11 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.
