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 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.
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 Tacoma Union Station Rotunda and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Theater District Station or Commerce Street Station.
Central Tacoma
If you're spending some time in Central Tacoma, 6th Ave and Cheney Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
Hotel Murano
Staff were pleasant st check-in. Room was right next to the elevator besides having request it not to be. Charging station did not work in the room. Otherwise it was an okay stay.
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma
The hotel was great and the staff was super friendly
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
The INN at Gig Harbor
Very courteous staff- great breakfast- good parking Cleancc BBC and comfortable
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
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 lively festivals.
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 acclaimed theatre scene.
Museum of Glass
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Museum of Glass in Tacoma. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the lively festivals in this family-friendly area.
Pacific Lutheran University
Enjoy the student vibe at Pacific Lutheran University during your visit to Tacoma. Experience the great live music and lively festivals 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.
Other places like Tacoma
- Joint Base Lewis-McChord
- Emerald Queen Casino
- Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center
- Washington State Fair Events Center
- Museum of Glass
- Point Defiance Park
- Wild Waves Theme and Water Park
- Pacific Lutheran University
- LeMay Car Museum
- The Outlet Collection
- Emerald Downs
- South Hill Mall
- BJ's Bingo
- MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital
- University of Washington Tacoma
- Pantages Theater
- Dash Point State Park
- Tacoma Narrows Bridge
- 6th Ave
- Tacoma Union Station Rotunda
