South End Travel Guide
Tacoma
Popular places to visit
Tacoma Dome
Catch an event at Tacoma Dome during your trip to Tacoma. Amble around this family-friendly area's waterfront or experience its 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.
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 lively festivals.
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.
Pacific Lutheran University
Enjoy the student vibe at Pacific Lutheran University during your visit to Tacoma. Experience the great live music and acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.
Top hotels in South End
Holiday Inn Tacoma Mall by IHG
Nice big clean room!
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Best Western Plus Tacoma Hotel
The staff were professional with great people skills. The hotel looks and smells brand new! The bed and pillows were comfortable and bathroom shower was fantastic! The breakfast was great too!! We will definitely stay here again!
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tacoma by IHG
Yes
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Hampton Inn & Suites Tacoma
All of the above
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Studio 6 Tacoma, WA - South
Near I-5
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
The room was clean and tidy. The hotel was great! The staff were friendly and welcoming. I definitely recommend this hotel and I will definitely come back here again.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around South End
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.
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.
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.
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.
Parkland
If you're spending some time in Parkland, LeMay Museum at Marymount and Paradise Lanes Entertainment Center are top sights worth seeing.
Hilltop
If you're spending some time in Hilltop, 6th Ave and Wright Park are top sights worth seeing.
South End Travel Guide
- Joint Base Lewis-McChord
- Muckleshoot Casino
- Emerald Queen Casino
- Washington State Fair Events Center
- The Boeing Company
- Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center
- Lake Tapps
- Museum of Glass
- Nisqually Red Wind Casino
- Angle Lake Park
- ShoWare Center
- Wild Waves Theme and Water Park
- LeMay Car Museum
- Point Defiance Park
- Pacific Lutheran University
- Starfire Sports Complex
- MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital
- BJ's Bingo
- The Outlet Collection
- Saint Martin’s University
- Emerald Downs
