New Tacoma Travel Guide
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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.
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.
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.
LeMay Car Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at LeMay Car Museum during your trip to Tacoma. Amble around this family-friendly area's waterfront or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.
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.
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 New Tacoma
Hotel Murano
Excellent hotel that has great staff members along with beautiful glass items. The beds were very comfortable Felt very safe here.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Best Western Plus Downtown Tacoma
Quiet location. Close to downtown.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tacoma - Seattle
The room was SPOTLESS, and I am a picky B. The real gem here is the staff. So nice, welcoming, professional! Lorraine was a standout! She was wonderful!
Reviewed on 11 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
Other neighbourhoods around New Tacoma
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.
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.
Central Tacoma
If you're spending some time in Central Tacoma, 6th Ave and Cheney Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
Browns Point
While Browns Point isn't home to many top sights, Dash Point State Park and Port of Tacoma are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
