Central Tacoma Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Cheney Stadium
Catch an event at Cheney Stadium during your trip to Tacoma. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the great live music 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.
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 entertainment choices 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
Mount Rainier National Park Small Group 1-Day Tour from Seattle with Lunch
Small Group Seattle Full Day Tour W/ All Major Attractions
Top hotels in Central Tacoma
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
We booked a room at the Doubletree expecting a wonderful experience. However, we were very disappointed in not only the room but the parking situation & the way we were treated. First, we were not informed there would be a Cryptocom convention going on which took up all the parking and causing the ...
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
The rooms needs to be clean the chairs full of dust and bathroom had stains from before I checked in. My first visit several days prior to this visit was remarkable only suggestion was rooms needs to have bottle water at least one complimentary
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Coast Gateway Hotel
Room was clean and comfortable. However, you have to call for a van pickup at the airport.. this information was not printed anywhere. We had to get a taxi ride. Very upsetting when we had traveled all day.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
Smelled of strong weed in the hall, room had a bad smell as well, bathtub was plugged up. The only good thing was soap included and towels and ok beds
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Quality Inn SeaTac Airport-Seattle
surprisingly good breakfast. pleasant staff
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center
No room service available and the food prices in the onsite restaurant are ridiculous.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Central Tacoma
Hilltop
If you're spending some time in Hilltop, 6th Ave and Wright Park are top sights worth seeing.
North End
If you're spending some time in North End, 6th Ave and Job Carr Cabin Museum 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.
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 Nature Center.
New Tacoma
If you're spending time in New Tacoma, check out sights like Pantages Theater or Museum of Glass and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Theater District Station or Commerce Street Station.
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.
