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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in South End
Best Western Plus Tacoma Hotel
"Clean. Decent standard breakfast. Easy in and out"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Holiday Inn Tacoma Mall by IHG
"Great place to stay. Mt rainier view"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Tacoma
"I spent two nights there with my seven-year-old son when we were exploring the Olympia and Tacoma areas for a long weekend. It was a very nice and comfortable stay the free breakfast was far better than average free breakfasts I booked this room in part because it had a pool, but we never made it ..."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Motel 6 Tacoma, WA - South
"👍"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
"There was a line of about 20 people trying to check in and only one attendant, it's truly just sad for the employee and to have to wait over an hour to check in while you've already digitally checked in really sucks, we called for extra pillows and they never came such a beautiful hotel with comfy ..."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
"Great clean nice room. For a fee we were able to check in early. Great for us after a cruise. Good location to the SeaTech airport. Used their free shuttle for early morning flight."
Reviewed on 28 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, LeMay Museum at Marymount and Paradise Lanes Entertainment Center 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 Tacoma Union Station Rotunda and Pantages Theater are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Convention Center Station or Commerce Street Station to see more of the city.
