Downtown Tacoma Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Museum of Glass
Watch some of the world’s best glassblowers demonstrate their skills and admire 20th- and 21st-century glass artworks at this extraordinary museum.
University of Washington Tacoma
Walk around the campus at University of Washington Tacoma during your stay in Tacoma. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the lively festivals in this family-friendly area.
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 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.
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 Downtown Tacoma
Hotel Murano
The room was great, spacious, clean, loved that the windows open (even if it's just a little). The bed was very comfortable, pillows too. The hotel itself is amazing, the glass art, decor, bar. Easy parking, great location. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Tacoma Downtown
The staff is really great and the bed is quite comfortable. You really can’t beat the location if you’re working downtown or attending an event at the convention center.
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Marriott Tacoma Downtown
It was quality Staff was great Everything was great
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Tacoma Downtown
Quite and clean. Great customer service at the front desk.
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
Clean room, friendly staff, easy shuttle to/from airport.
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Friendly staff, clean and convenient
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Tacoma
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.
Hilltop
If you're spending some time in Hilltop, 6th Ave and Wright Park 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.
North End
If you're spending some time in North End, 6th Ave and Job Carr Cabin Museum are top sights worth seeing.
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.
