Central Tacoma Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
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 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 lively festivals 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 Central Tacoma
Tacoma Boutique
I never received the instructions to get into the room and they have no responses to any messages.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Convenient location to airport, nice place to stay.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
I think some of areas should be improve, but for overall feeling is fine.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Coast Gateway Hotel
We chose this hotel because of the low rate and convenient location near our airport parking. The staff member who checked us in was friendly and helpful, offering good info for us. Parking is pretty tight, but other than that, we had a comfortable stay!
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Hotel Murano
Excellent coffee and food at Bite! Very comfortable bed and room
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
Everything was great. Easy to get to the airport
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Central Tacoma
Hilltop
If you're spending some time in Hilltop, 6th Ave and Feast Arts Center 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.
Downtown Tacoma
Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Tacoma. Top attractions like Pantages Theater and Museum of Glass are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Convention Center Station or Commerce Street Station to see more of the city.
Fircrest
While Fircrest may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Cheney Stadium and Tacoma Nature Center.
New Tacoma
If you're spending time in New Tacoma, check out sights like Pantages Theater or Museum of Glass and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Theater District Station or Commerce Street Station.
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.
