South End Travel Guide
Tacoma


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.

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.

Tacoma Mall
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Tacoma Mall during your stay in Tacoma. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this family-friendly area.

Point Defiance Park
One of the largest urban parks in the United States is a green space home to lovely gardens as well as a fun-filled zoo and aquarium.

Pacific Lutheran University
Enjoy the student vibe at Pacific Lutheran University during your visit to Tacoma. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and great live music in this family-friendly area.
Things to do

Woodinville Wine & Snoqualmie Falls Tour

Mount Rainier National Park Small Group 1-Day Tour from Seattle with Lunch

Small Group Seattle Full Day Tour W/ All Major Attractions
Top hotels in South End

Best Western Plus Tacoma Hotel
Staff was great
Reviewed on 14 May 2026

Holiday Inn Tacoma Mall by IHG
Beds were very comfy. Nice and clean. We loved the smash burgers but the breakfast was no to our liking at all. We enjoyed our stay
Reviewed on 13 May 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Tacoma
Great staff, clean hotel, and excellent free breakfast!
Reviewed on 14 May 2026

Motel 6 Tacoma, WA - South
I still never received my deposit back
Reviewed on 12 May 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Was a great place to stay and close to everything
Reviewed on 14 May 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
Staff was efficient and helpful. Breakfast was plentiful and fresh.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South End

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.

Parkland
If you're spending some time in Parkland, Sprinker Tennis Center and LeMay Museum at Marymount are top sights worth seeing.

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.

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.
