Parkland Travel Guide
Tacoma
Popular places to visit
Pacific Lutheran University
Enjoy the student vibe at Pacific Lutheran University during your visit to Tacoma. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and lively festivals in this family-friendly area.
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.
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.
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.
Tacoma Mall
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Tacoma Mall during your stay in Tacoma. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene 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
Small Group Seattle Full Day Tour W/ All Major Attractions
Top hotels in Parkland
Hotel Murano
THE ROOM WAS CLEAN. THE FOOD AND DRINKS AT THE RESTAURANT WAS BANGING. I RECEIVED COMPLIMENTARY VOUCHERS FOR BREAKFAST. SHOWER WATER PRESSURE WAS ON POINT. HIGH END SHOWEE GEL, SHAMPOO, LOTION. QUICK CHECK IN. HIGHLY RECOMMEND
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma
Clean
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Emerald Queen Hotel & Casino - Fife
It was very clean. There was a nice small refrigerator but no microwave that I thought was in every room per my research before booking this hotel. I couldn’t warm up my left overs & was saddened that I had to discard them. The room was in a casino so the only problem I had was walking through the ...
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Tacoma Mall by IHG
This is a Holiday Inn in the middle of Tacoma, that being said, the staff was incredible - we were in town for a volleyball tournament and my girls forgot some things in the chaos of running out of the room that morning. Housekeeping alerted the front office and they called me to let me know the ...
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Sea-Tac Airport Value Inn
The room had an electrical issue and would trip out a breaker sometimes...
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Four Points By Sheraton Seattle Airport South
Great place to stay
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Parkland
Monta Vista
Monta Vista is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Stina's Cellars and Regal Lakewood.
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 Great American Casino.
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.
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.
Waller
You'll appreciate the restaurants during your time in Waller and you might want to plan a stop by BJ's Bingo and Emerald Queen Casino while you're in the area.
Hilltop
If you're spending some time in Hilltop, 6th Ave and Wright Park are top sights worth seeing.
