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.
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 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 acclaimed theatre scene.
Top hotels in Parkland
Hotel Murano
Clean, friendly staff with comfie bed- multiple pillows to individualize preferences- Art in the halls - multiple nooks and a warm fire in the lobby Would easily stay here again
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma
Room was great! Very clean and modern. We wished water bottles were provided in the room so we didn’t have to go to the bar to get water. We called the desk to ask for water, women over the phone said we could get some at the front desk but when we arrived another women said we had to go to the bar… ...
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
The INN at Gig Harbor
Great
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Tacoma Mall by IHG
Room was very spotless and up to date, staff was always readily available!
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Best Western Plus Tacoma Hotel
All good. Good location for us on this trip. Clean, friendly and helpful staff.
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Motel 6 Tacoma, WA - Fife
Honestly, the best and most hands-off room and property I’ve stayed in ever. I love the privacy and convenience of the location. I had a wonderful time. They were also very accommodating to my disabilities and assistance animals.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 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.
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.
Parkland Travel Guide
- Pacific Lutheran University
- LeMay Museum at Marymount
- Joint Base Lewis-McChord
- Muckleshoot Casino
- Emerald Queen Casino
- Washington State Fair Events Center
- Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center
- Lake Tapps
- Museum of Glass
- Nisqually Red Wind Casino
- ShoWare Center
- Wild Waves Theme and Water Park
- LeMay Car Museum
- Point Defiance Park
- MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital
- Saint Martin’s University
- The Outlet Collection
- BJ's Bingo
- Emerald Downs
- South Hill Mall
