Downtown Tacoma Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Museum of Glass
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Museum of Glass in Tacoma. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the great live music in this family-friendly area.
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 lively festivals in this family-friendly area.
Tacoma Art Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Tacoma Art Museum during your trip to Tacoma. Amble around this family-friendly area's waterfront or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.
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.
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.
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 acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
Top hotels in Downtown Tacoma
Hotel Murano
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Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Tacoma Downtown
I chose this hotel mainly for its location, but overall the stay was disappointing. The air conditioning made a constant whirring noise whenever it was on, which made it hard to relax. The pillows were flat and flimsy, and the provided toiletries were empty upon arrival. Even the microwave was unusually ...
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Marriott Tacoma Downtown
Beautiful room and view. Clean room with no issues! Food was delicious as well.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Tacoma Downtown
Quite expensive for no breakfast and parking included. Room was clean but beds were very firm and uncomfortable. Not a good deal at all. Front desk check in person was not very helpful. Diane really explain expectations.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Clean and comfortable room
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
Great place to stay! Shuttle was speedy to airport, breakfast was good....room was spotless and comfortable.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Tacoma
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.
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.
North End
If you're spending some time in North End, 6th Ave and Job Carr Cabin Museum 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.
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.
