Downtown Tacoma Travel Guide

Tacoma
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Popular places to visit

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Museum of Glass

4.5/5(26 reviews)

Watch some of the world’s best glassblowers demonstrate their skills and admire 20th- and 21st-century glass artworks at this extraordinary museum.

Museum of Glass
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Tacoma Art Museum

Don’t miss one of Tacoma’s top cultural attractions, which is among the most prestigious museums in the Northwest region.

Tacoma Art Museum
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Children's Museum of Tacoma

You can take time to visit Children's Museum of Tacoma during your travels to Tacoma. Experience the lively festivals and great live music in this family-friendly area.

Children's Museum of Tacoma
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Tacoma Dome

4.5/5(4 reviews)

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.

Tacoma Dome
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Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

5/5(1 review)

Visit a red wolf habitat, watch polar bears swim and see elephants in a simulated forest environment at this unique zoo and aquarium.

Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
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Puyallup Fairgrounds

Enjoy a stop at Puyallup Fairgrounds, an entertaining place to visit in Puyallup. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.

Puyallup Fairgrounds

Things to do

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Explore Tacoma with a Unique Scavenger Hunt by Wacky Walks

£8
Per adult
Explore Tacoma with a Unique Scavenger Hunt by Wacky Walks
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Explore Tacoma with a Unique Scavenger Hunt by 3Quest Challenge

£8
Per adult
Explore Tacoma with a Unique Scavenger Hunt by 3Quest Challenge
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Tacoma Puzzling Adventure

£28
Per adult
Tacoma Puzzling Adventure
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The Premier Float Spa Experience

£78
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
The Premier Float Spa Experience
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LeMay Collection Family Pack - 2 adults; 2 students 6yo+

£32
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
LeMay Collection Family Pack - 2 adults; 2 students 6yo+
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Groovy Gig Harbor Scavenger Hunt

£21
Per adult
Groovy Gig Harbor Scavenger Hunt
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Top hotels in Downtown Tacoma

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tacoma Downtown, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tacoma Downtown, an IHG Hotel
2.5 out of 5
2102 South C Street, Tacoma, WA
The price is £123 per night from 5 May to 6 May
£123
per night
5 May - 6 May
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tacoma. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and on-site parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"The hotel is undergoing renovation, therefore thetr was some inconvenience and ezcess noise at times. Otherwise a hood stsy!"

Reviewed on 26 Apr 2024

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Tacoma Downtown, an IHG Hotel
Hotel Murano
Hotel Murano
4.5 out of 5
1320 Broadway Plaza, Tacoma, WA
The price is £144 per night from 5 May to 6 May
£144
per night
5 May - 6 May
Stay at this luxury hotel in Tacoma. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,686 reviews)
"ALL of the staff were wonderful! The rooms were small but still awesome. The ambiance was great. I wish the homeless wouldn't come in."

Reviewed on 25 Apr 2024

Hotel Murano
Marriott Tacoma Downtown
Marriott Tacoma Downtown
3.5 out of 5
1538 COMMERCE ST, Tacoma, WA
The price is £138 per night from 26 May to 27 May
£138
per night
26 May - 27 May
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Tacoma. Enjoy an outdoor pool, breakfast and room service. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (665 reviews)
Wonderful but slightly disappointing
"Loved this hotel and our room. But the housekeeping wasn’t very good. We had to request housekeeping for each of the first two days we were there. But overall, all other services were top notch."

Reviewed on 23 Apr 2024

Marriott Tacoma Downtown
Courtyard by Marriott Tacoma Downtown
Courtyard by Marriott Tacoma Downtown
3 out of 5
1515 Commerce Street, Tacoma, WA
The price is £147 per night from 26 May to 27 May
£147
per night
26 May - 27 May
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Tacoma. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (710 reviews)
"Wish there was s pool, and more complete menu in the restaurant"

Reviewed on 26 Apr 2024

Courtyard by Marriott Tacoma Downtown
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
3 out of 5
3100 South 192nd Street, SeaTac, WA
The price is £127 per night from 4 May to 5 May
£127
per night
4 May - 5 May
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in SeaTac. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,583 reviews)
"Breakfast was very good"

Reviewed on 29 Apr 2024

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
Coast Gateway Hotel
Coast Gateway Hotel
3.5 out of 5
18415 International Blvd, SeaTac, WA
The price is £128 per night from 5 May to 6 May
£128
per night
5 May - 6 May
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in SeaTac. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (5,434 reviews)
Good night stay.
"Little older but clean and comfortable. Excellent Staff"

Reviewed on 28 Apr 2024

Coast Gateway Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Tacoma

Tacoma featuring a city

New Tacoma

5/5(1 area review)

If you're spending time in New Tacoma, check out sights like Tacoma Dome or Pantages Theater and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Theater District Station or Commerce Street Station.

New Tacoma
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Hilltop

If you're spending some time in Hilltop, 6th Ave and Wright Park are top sights worth seeing.

Hilltop
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Central Tacoma

If you're spending some time in Central Tacoma, 6th Ave and Cheney Stadium are top sights worth seeing.

Central Tacoma
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North End

If you're spending some time in North End, 6th Ave and Job Carr Cabin Museum are top sights worth seeing.

North End
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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.

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South Tacoma

While you're in South Tacoma, take in top sights like Tacoma Dome and jump on the metro at South 25th Street Station to see more of the city.

South Tacoma

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