Tacoma Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Tacoma
Where to stay in Tacoma
Downtown Tacoma
Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Tacoma. Top attractions like Tacoma Art Museum 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.
North End
If you're spending some time in North End, 6th Ave and Job Carr Cabin Museum are top sights worth seeing.
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.
New Tacoma
If you're spending time in New Tacoma, check out sights like Pantages Theater or Tacoma Art Museum and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Theater District Station or Commerce Street Station.
Ruston
Travellers like the museums in Ruston, and Point Defiance Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
West End
If you're spending some time in West End, Tacoma Narrows Bridge and Point Defiance Park are top sights worth seeing.
Hotel Murano
Everyone at the hotel was wonderful to work with!!!! I have the most beautiful view of Mount Rainier from my window, and I had dinner at the restaurant and it was delicious. I will definitely come back.
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Best Western Plus Downtown Tacoma
Everything was well outdated tv but it was okay a hidden fee of 100$ so if you pay 300 for 3 nights.. it would be 400$ once you check in
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Emerald Queen Hotel & Casino - Fife
Easy and convenient.
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Walk to the waterfront The Cozy Cottage
Loved it! Stayed for one night, the bed was so comfortable I could have stayed in bed all day!
Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025
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.
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.
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.
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.
Other places like Tacoma
- Joint Base Lewis-McChord
- Emerald Queen Casino
- Washington State Fair Events Center
- Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center
- Wild Waves Theme and Water Park
- Point Defiance Park
- Emerald Downs
- Museum of Glass
- Pacific Lutheran University
- The Outlet Collection
- MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital
- LeMay Car Museum
- South Hill Mall
- BJ's Bingo
- Dash Point State Park
- University of Washington Tacoma
- 6th Ave
- Pantages Theater
- Tacoma Narrows Bridge
- Tacoma Art Museum
- Great American Casino
