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 fascinating museums 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.
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.
Things to do
Woodinville Wine & Snoqualmie Falls Tour
Mount Rainier National Park 1-Day Tour from Seattle
Mount Rainier National Park Small Group 1-Day Tour from Seattle with Lunch
Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience
Olympic National Park Small Group Day Tour w/Scenic State Ferries
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Vancouver Canada One Day Bus Tour from Seattle
Top hotels in Downtown Tacoma
Hotel Murano
The food in the restaurant was not very good. The breakfast was the best. The staff was good except when we asked for a phone in our room. At first no one responded and then we were told they didn't have any extra phones. A room without a phone at &600+ a night. Our room was poorly equipped, 1 tiny ...
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Marriott Tacoma Downtown
Nice place
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Tacoma Downtown
Room was ok but we had an awkward person who was not staying at the hotel try and join us at the bar. Completely awkward and disappointing.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Tacoma Downtown
Great staff and wonderful atmosphere!!
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Breakfast at restaurant was good. Good location for airport with shuttle Can walk to Link stop to get into Seattle downtown Rooms can be a far walk from entrance
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
The staff here is exceptional. Always very helpful and pleasant. Miguel in the breakfast room was a standout. I would have liked to see some rotating breakfast options as we were offered scrambled eggs and sausage every day for a week. Also the cable weight machine was broken in a highly used gym, ...
Reviewed on 11 May 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.
