Popular places to visit
Pacific Lutheran University
Enjoy the student vibe at Pacific Lutheran University during your visit to Tacoma. Experience the great live music and 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 lively festivals.
Puyallup Fairgrounds
Enjoy a stop at Puyallup Fairgrounds, an entertaining place to visit in Puyallup. Experience the area's great live music 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.
Museum of Glass
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Museum of Glass in Tacoma. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the lively festivals 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.
Top hotels in Parkland
Hotel Murano
Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025
Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma
Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Seattle Federal Way
Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025
Motel 6 Tacoma, WA - Fife
Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025
Four Points By Sheraton Seattle Airport South
Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025
Marriott Tacoma Downtown
Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Parkland
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.
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 Tacoma Dome.
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.
Waller
You'll appreciate the restaurants during your time in Waller and you might want to plan a stop by BJ's Bingo and Emerald Queen Casino while you're in the area.
Hilltop
If you're spending some time in Hilltop, Wright Park and 6th Ave are top sights worth seeing.
Parkland Travel Guide
- Pacific Lutheran University
- LeMay Museum at Marymount
- Joint Base Lewis-McChord
- Muckleshoot Casino
- Emerald Queen Casino
- Puyallup Fairgrounds
- Lake Tapps
- Wild Waves Theme and Water Park
- Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center
- Museum of Glass
- ShoWare Center
- LeMay Car Museum
- The Outlet Collection
- Nisqually Red Wind Casino
- Point Defiance Park
- Saint Martin’s University
- MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital
- Emerald Downs
- Pacific Raceways
