South 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene.
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 South Tacoma
Best Western Plus Downtown Tacoma
Great clean hotel, amazing staff.
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
Clean room, friendly staff, easy shuttle to/from airport.
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Coast Gateway Hotel
The room was great and everyone is always super nice there. Wonderful place to stay!
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Friendly staff, clean and convenient
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
The room was very clean. Furniture was updated and comfortable. I was very pleased that the free shuttle service arrived fast. it was easy to communicate to the front desk from the airport. I had a good experience overall.
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Quality Inn SeaTac Airport-Seattle
Yes
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Tacoma
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.
Monta Vista
Monta Vista is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Stina's Cellars and Regal Lakewood.
Central Tacoma
If you're spending some time in Central Tacoma, 6th Ave and Cheney Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Hilltop
If you're spending some time in Hilltop, 6th Ave and Wright Park 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.
