McChord Field Travel Guide
Tacoma
Visit McChord Field
Popular places to visit
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 acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
Tacoma Mall
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Tacoma Mall during your stay in Tacoma. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this family-friendly area.
Port of Tacoma
Explore the waterfront in Tacoma with a trip to Port of Tacoma. Take in the lively festivals in this family-friendly area.
Pacific Lutheran University
Enjoy the student vibe at Pacific Lutheran University during your visit to Tacoma. Experience the lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.
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 McChord Field
Hotel Murano
Great stay, Great location and a good bar. The only complaint we have is, parking was more than they quoted us in our reservation they charged us $30 a night which seems ridiculous.
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
The INN at Gig Harbor
Quiet, very clean, excellent breakfast, staff was top-knotch!
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma
Beautiful room, friendly staff!!
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Four Points By Sheraton Seattle Airport South
Room was spotless and hotel staff were fantastic. Thank you for a lovely stay!
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
HomeTowne Studios Tacoma - Puyallup
Great place! Clean and quiet
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lacey – Olympia by IHG
Everything was wonderful!
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around McChord Field
Parkland
If you're spending some time in Parkland, LeMay Museum at Marymount and Paradise Lanes Entertainment Center are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
