Old Town Tacoma Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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 acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.
Port of Tacoma
Explore the waterfront in Tacoma with a trip to Port of Tacoma. Take in the 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.
Museum of Glass
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Museum of Glass in Tacoma. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the great live music 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 Old Town Tacoma
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
The facility was very clean. The hotel is in a great location. We were able to walk to most places. Suggestion for the breakfast is to maybe add bacon as a meat option.
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Coast Gateway Hotel
Staff was great and very friendly. Room was a smaller queen but it was just me. Everything worked and it was very clean. And being right next to the airport, it's very oddly quiet. Across the parking lot is a very nice restaurant and Expedia gave me a $10 credit for restaurant. (I use Expedia a bit...) ...
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
Hotel Murano
Clean room and fantastic staff!
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Convenient and comfortable
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
Good place
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Quality Inn SeaTac Airport-Seattle
Very good
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old Town Tacoma
North End
If you're spending some time in North End, 6th Ave and Job Carr Cabin Museum are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Hilltop
If you're spending some time in Hilltop, 6th Ave and Wright Park 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.
Central Tacoma
If you're spending some time in Central Tacoma, 6th Ave and Cheney Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
Browns Point
While Browns Point isn't home to many top sights, Dash Point State Park and Port of Tacoma are some notable places to visit nearby.
