Parkland Travel Guide
Tacoma
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Point Defiance Park
Explore the great outdoors at Point Defiance Park, a lovely green space in Tacoma. Wander the waterfront in this family-friendly area.
Top hotels in Parkland
Four Points By Sheraton Seattle Airport South
The rooms at this hotel are excellent-- sound proofing is good, and the beds are great. Also the Indian restaurant in the hotel is phenomenal-- one of the best I've eaten at outside of India. Staff is kind and helpful. The only reason I give it 4 stars rather than 5 is that it's somewhat far from ...
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Emerald Queen Hotel & Casino - Fife
Room was just ok, the problem is that the entire place is overwhelming smokey, even in the rooms. Was on the fourth floor (top) and way down the hall and room still was choking me out with smoke from casino. Clothes then smelled like smoke rest of trip. Other than that it was just ok. Lots of slots, ...
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma
Food variety for all meals was excellent, as was the amount of food. Being a senior, it would be great for a menu offering a smaller portion of food.
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
The INN at Gig Harbor
Older hotel but nicely updated
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Steps to Foothills Trail: Unique Carbonado Studio
The tiny house had what was advertised.. a small cozy place. We stayed in container 3 and loved our first experience in a tiny container home. BBQ grill and outdoor vibes were amazing.
Reviewed on 28 Jun 2025
FairBridge Inn & Suites Dupont
It was a nice and Very Clean Hotel! The Staff Is Very Professional
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Parkland
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, 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.
