South Tacoma Travel Guide

Tacoma
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Popular places to visit

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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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LeMay Car Museum

You can spend time studying the exhibits at LeMay Car Museum during your trip to Tacoma. Amble around this family-friendly area's waterfront or experience its great live music.

LeMay Car Museum
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Cheney Stadium

Catch an event at Cheney Stadium during your trip to Tacoma. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.

Cheney Stadium
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Puyallup Fairgrounds

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

Puyallup Fairgrounds
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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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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

Things to do

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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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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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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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Tacoma Puzzling Adventure

£28
Per adult
Tacoma Puzzling Adventure
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Groovy Gig Harbor Scavenger Hunt

£21
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Groovy Gig Harbor Scavenger Hunt
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Tacoma Tirade Scavenger Hunt

£21
Per adult
Tacoma Tirade Scavenger Hunt
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Top hotels in South Tacoma

Extended Stay America Suites Tacoma South
Extended Stay America Suites Tacoma South
2.5 out of 5
2120 S. 48th St., Tacoma, WA
The price is £84 per night from 19 May to 20 May
£84
per night
19 May - 20 May
Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking.
6.8/10 (821 reviews)
"I liked the little kitchen area in the rooms, beds were very comfy. I didnt like that there wasn't closer parking for handicap."

Reviewed on 7 May 2024

Extended Stay America Suites Tacoma South
Comfort Inn & Suites Downtown Tacoma
Comfort Inn & Suites Downtown Tacoma
2.5 out of 5
2611 E E St, Tacoma, WA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £96 per night from 27 May to 28 May
£96
per night
27 May - 28 May
Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews.
5.8/10 (1,002 reviews)
"The hotel staff was very nice and helpful. The room was clean. Had a microwave and a nice size fridge.Protected garage so you can get your car without going out into inclimate weather. It was directly behind the Tacoma Dome so it was about a 3 min walk to get to the venue. Unfortunately there was ..."

Reviewed on 5 May 2024

Comfort Inn & Suites Downtown Tacoma
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 £131 per night from 19 May to 20 May
£131
per night
19 May - 20 May
Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews.
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,634 reviews)
First time at Country by Radisson, super impressed
"First time ever staying at the Country by Radisson brand. We had a King Suite. Very spacious and super clean. Convenient to the airport. Used shuttle. Our shuttle driver was super helpful. Great airport stay."

Reviewed on 14 May 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
Fully refundable
The price is £127 per night from 27 May to 28 May
£127
per night
27 May - 28 May
Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (5,485 reviews)
"Very quite especially considering located at Airport"

Reviewed on 15 May 2024

Coast Gateway Hotel
Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
2 out of 5
16838 International Boulevard, SeaTac, WA
The price is £93 per night from 20 May to 21 May
£93
per night
20 May - 21 May
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a free airport shuttle and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews.
8/10 Very Good! (2,908 reviews)
"Room were in great condition and price was great. Close to the airport with shuttle service."

Reviewed on 14 May 2024

Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
Larkspur Landing Renton - An All-Suite Hotel
Larkspur Landing Renton - An All-Suite Hotel
3 out of 5
1701 E Valley Rd, Renton, WA
The price is £99 per night from 23 May to 24 May
£99
per night
23 May - 24 May
Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews.
8.2/10 Very Good! (3,438 reviews)
"Laundry was a bonus. No place to walk, however."

Reviewed on 15 May 2024

Larkspur Landing Renton - An All-Suite Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around South Tacoma

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South End

While South End may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Tacoma Mall and Tacoma Dome.

South End
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Monta Vista

4/5(1 area review)

Visitors to Monta Vista enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, Stina's Cellars is worth a stop.

Monta Vista
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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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Fircrest

While Fircrest may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Cheney Stadium and Tacoma Dome.

Fircrest
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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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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.

Eastside

South Tacoma Travel Guide

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