Central Tacoma Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Cheney Stadium
Catch an event at Cheney Stadium during your trip to Tacoma. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the lively festivals in this family-friendly area.
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.
Puyallup Fairgrounds
Enjoy a stop at Puyallup Fairgrounds, an entertaining place to visit in Puyallup. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and lively festivals.
Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
Make time in your itinerary to visit the sea life you'll find at Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium during your holiday to Tacoma. Wander through the waterfront and beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.
Museum of Glass
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Museum of Glass in Tacoma. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the fascinating museums 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 acclaimed theatre scene.
Top hotels in Central Tacoma
Coast Gateway Hotel
Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025
SureStay Hotel by Best Western SeaTac Airport North
Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025
Quality Inn SeaTac Airport-Seattle
Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025
Hotel Murano
Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025
Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Central Tacoma
Hilltop
If you're spending some time in Hilltop, Wright Park and 6th Ave 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.
Downtown Tacoma
Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Tacoma. Top attractions like Tacoma Art Museum and Tacoma Union Station Rotunda are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Convention Center Station or Commerce Street Station to see more of the city.
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 Titlow Park.
New Tacoma
If you're spending time in New Tacoma, check out sights like Pantages Theater or Tacoma Art Museum and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Theater District Station or Commerce Street Station.
Lincoln International District
When in Lincoln International District, you can plan a visit to Tacoma Mall and LeMay Car Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
- 6th Ave
- Joint Base Lewis-McChord
- Muckleshoot Casino
- Emerald Queen Casino
- Puyallup Fairgrounds
- The Boeing Company
- Lake Tapps
- Wild Waves Theme and Water Park
- Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center
- Museum of Glass
- ShoWare Center
- Angle Lake Park
- LeMay Car Museum
- Starfire Sports Complex
- The Outlet Collection
- Nisqually Red Wind Casino
- Point Defiance Park
- MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital
- Pacific Lutheran University
- Emerald Downs
- Pacific Raceways