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 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.
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.
Ruston
Travellers like the museums in Ruston, and Point Defiance Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
West End
If you're spending some time in West End, Tacoma Narrows Bridge and Cinemark Century Point Ruston are top sights worth seeing.
Hotel Murano
Great hotel, will stay again
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma
Ok
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Best Western Plus Downtown Tacoma
Room was clean and parking was easy. The breakfast was okay, my waffle came out underdone and the juice was broken. We tried the bar/restaurant. The menu was inaccurate regarding what drinks were actually available and the food was mediocre. The water and ice throughout the building had a foul taste ...
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
The Boylston Hotel Capitol Hill
The staff were friendly and helpful. Temperature of the room was very comfortable.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Medallion Inn & Suites
Nobody told me this place is in the middle of an industrial area. The room was clean, staff were friendly and responsive, breakfast was standard fare for these places. Couldn’t complain except it was under renovation and we had a view. - of the back wall of a Lowe’s. If you’re looking for convenient ...
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Oxford Seattle
The room was clean. The check in process was poorly explained. You can’t check in till 4pm, but we thought it was 2pm. You have to go through the master bedroom to get to the restroom. And the elevator broke down during our stay. The location was good and close to the Market and Piers.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
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 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.
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.
Other places like Tacoma
- Joint Base Lewis-McChord
- Washington State Fair Events Center
- Emerald Queen Casino
- Wild Waves Theme and Water Park
- Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center
- Emerald Downs
- Point Defiance Park
- The Outlet Collection
- Pacific Lutheran University
- LeMay Car Museum
- Museum of Glass
- Dash Point State Park
- BJ's Bingo
- MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital
- Tacoma Narrows Bridge
- Pantages Theater
- 6th Ave
- South Hill Mall
- University of Washington Tacoma
- Tacoma Union Station Rotunda
