Downtown Tacoma Travel Guide
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.
Tacoma Art Museum
Don’t miss one of Tacoma’s top cultural attractions, which is among the most prestigious museums in the Northwest region.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Explore Tacoma with a Unique Scavenger Hunt by Wacky Walks
Explore Tacoma with a Unique Scavenger Hunt by 3Quest Challenge
Tacoma Puzzling Adventure
The Premier Float Spa Experience
LeMay Collection Family Pack - 2 adults; 2 students 6yo+
Groovy Gig Harbor Scavenger Hunt
Top hotels in Downtown Tacoma
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Tacoma
New Tacoma
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.
Hilltop
If you're spending some time in Hilltop, 6th Ave and Wright Park are top sights worth seeing.
Stadium District
When in Stadium District, you can plan a visit to Pantages Theater and Foss Waterway Seaport, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.