South Tacoma Travel Guide
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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 great live music.
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.
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.
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 lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene.
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 South Tacoma
Best Western Plus Downtown Tacoma
Parking in the underground garage made me feel safe with elevator access to my floor for more privacy. Will be booking more stays at this location.
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
Seamless registration. Great breakfast. Very comfortable bed and pillows.
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Coast Gateway Hotel
Clean room stuff
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Hotel Murano
Hotel was gorgeous and staff was great
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Friendly, responsive, helpful staff.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
Good place
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Tacoma
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.
Central Tacoma
If you're spending some time in Central Tacoma, 6th Ave and Cheney Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Hilltop
If you're spending some time in Hilltop, 6th Ave and Wright Park are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Downtown Tacoma
Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Tacoma. Top attractions like Tacoma Union Station Rotunda and Pantages Theater are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Convention Center Station or Commerce Street Station to see more of the city.
