South Tacoma Travel Guide

Tacoma

Mount Rainier as seen from south Puget Sound with Gig Harbor's Magnolia Heights waterfront houses in the foreground.
Mount Rainier as seen from south Puget Sound with Gig Harbor's Magnolia Heights waterfront houses in the foreground.
Cheney Stadium is looking good, haven't been there since the remodel and it was a vast improvement. Great day too in WA
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More of the architectural beauty that resides in Tacoma.

Popular places to visit

Aerial View of Downtown Tacoma Washington and The Port Waterfront

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.

Tacoma Dome
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Tacoma Mall

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

Tacoma Mall
Cheney Stadium is looking good, haven't been there since the remodel and it was a vast improvement. Great day too in WA

Cheney Stadium

Catch an event at Cheney Stadium during your trip to Tacoma. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the great live music in this family-friendly area.

Cheney Stadium
This place is way more cool than I expected. First of all, the structure is an architectural marvel; such a great space that spans 165,000 sq feet. Packed with vintage autos

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 great live music.

LeMay Car Museum
Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium which includes marine life

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.

Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
aerial carnival ride with swings

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.

Washington State Fair Events Center

Things to do

Snoqualmie Falls & Seattle Winery Tour

Woodinville Wine & Snoqualmie Falls Tour

£94
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Woodinville Wine & Snoqualmie Falls Tour
Small Group Mount Rainier National Park 1-Day Tour from Seattle 2-Can-Go

Small Group Mount Rainier National Park 1-Day Tour from Seattle 2-Can-Go

£110
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Small Group Mount Rainier National Park 1-Day Tour from Seattle 2-Can-Go
Small Group Seattle Day Tour Major Attractions and Afternoon Tea & Deli

Small Group Seattle Full Day Tour W/ All Major Attractions

£125
per adult
Small Group Seattle Full Day Tour W/ All Major Attractions
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Top hotels in South Tacoma

Best Western Plus Downtown Tacoma

Best Western Plus Downtown Tacoma

2.5 out of 5
2611 E E St Tacoma WA
The price is £93 per night from 11 Mar to 12 Mar
£93
11 Mar - 12 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tacoma. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and room service. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (135 reviews)
Great clean hotel, amazing staff.

Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026

Best Western Plus Downtown Tacoma
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA

3 out of 5
3100 South 192nd Street SeaTac WA
The price is £85 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
£85
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in SeaTac. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (6,521 reviews)
Clean room, friendly staff, easy shuttle to/from airport.

Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
Coast Gateway Hotel

Coast Gateway Hotel

3.5 out of 5
18415 International Blvd SeaTac WA
The price is £93 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
£93
24 Feb - 25 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in SeaTac. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (7,875 reviews)
The room was great and everyone is always super nice there. Wonderful place to stay!

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

Coast Gateway Hotel
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport

DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport

4 out of 5
18740 International Boulevard SeaTac WA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £82 per night from 10 Feb to 11 Feb
£82
10 Feb - 11 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in SeaTac. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,851 reviews)
Friendly staff, clean and convenient

Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC

Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC

2 out of 5
16838 International Boulevard SeaTac WA
The price is £46 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
£46
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in SeaTac. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a free airport shuttle and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7.8/10 Good! (4,839 reviews)
Room was clean. Staff was couteous.

Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
Quality Inn SeaTac Airport-Seattle

Quality Inn SeaTac Airport-Seattle

2.5 out of 5
2900 S 192nd St SeaTac WA
The price is £51 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
£51
16 Feb - 17 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in SeaTac. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,554 reviews)
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Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

Quality Inn SeaTac Airport-Seattle
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Other neighbourhoods around South Tacoma

Tacoma, Washington Aerial Overview City Downtown

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 End
Steilacoom Washington

Monta Vista

4/5(1 area review)

Monta Vista is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Stina's Cellars and Regal Lakewood.

Monta Vista
Cheney Stadium is looking good, haven't been there since the remodel and it was a vast improvement. Great day too in WA

Central Tacoma

If you're spending some time in Central Tacoma, 6th Ave and Cheney Stadium are top sights worth seeing.

Central Tacoma
Panorama shot of Mt Rainier and Tacoma's Point Defiance Park as seen on a boat in the Narrows

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.

Fircrest
Community on a hilltop in Tacoma Washington.

Hilltop

If you're spending some time in Hilltop, 6th Ave and Wright Park are top sights worth seeing.

Hilltop
The sign is in the Puyallup Tribe language.

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.

Eastside

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