Parkland Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Photo by Tony Hjaltalin
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Photo by Angela Travels

Popular places to visit

Pacific Lutheran University

Pacific Lutheran University

Enjoy the student vibe at Pacific Lutheran University during your visit to Tacoma. Experience the lively festivals and great live music in this family-friendly area.

Pacific Lutheran University
Tacoma Dome

Tacoma Dome

3/5(6 reviews)

Catch an event at Tacoma Dome during your trip to Tacoma. Amble around this family-friendly area's waterfront or experience its lively festivals.

Tacoma Dome
Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium showing marine life

Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

5/5(2 reviews)

Visit a red wolf habitat, watch polar bears swim and see elephants in a simulated forest environment at this unique zoo and aquarium.

Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
Puyallup Fairgrounds

Puyallup Fairgrounds

5/5(1 review)

Enjoy a stop at Puyallup Fairgrounds, an entertaining place to visit in Puyallup. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene.

Puyallup Fairgrounds
Point Defiance Park featuring a garden

Point Defiance Park

One of the largest urban parks in the United States is a green space home to lovely gardens as well as a fun-filled zoo and aquarium.

Point Defiance Park
Museum of Glass showing night scenes and modern architecture

Museum of Glass

5/5(21 reviews)

Watch some of the world’s best glassblowers demonstrate their skills and admire 20th- and 21st-century glass artworks at this extraordinary museum.

Museum of Glass

Activities

Salem Puzzling Adventure

Tacoma Puzzling Adventure

AU$55
per traveller
Tacoma Puzzling Adventure
[Silver] Vancouver 1-Day Bus Tour from Seattle

Vancouver Canada One Day Bus Tour from Seattle

AU$295
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Vancouver Canada One Day Bus Tour from Seattle
Small Group Seattle Day Tour Major Attractions and Afternoon Tea & Deli

Small Group Seattle Full Day Tour W/ All Major Attractions

AU$262
per adult
Small Group Seattle Full Day Tour W/ All Major Attractions
1-Day Olympic National Park Tour

Olympic National Park Full-Day Tour W/ Scenic State Ferries

AU$295
per adult
Olympic National Park Full-Day Tour W/ Scenic State Ferries
Small Group Mount Rainier National Park 1-Day Tour from Seattle 2-Can-Go

Small Group Mount Rainier National Park 1-Day Tour from Seattle 2-Can-Go

AU$262
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Small Group Mount Rainier National Park 1-Day Tour from Seattle 2-Can-Go
Snoqualmie Falls & Seattle Winery Tour

Woodinville Wine & Snoqualmie Falls Tour

AU$218
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Woodinville Wine & Snoqualmie Falls Tour
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Our pick of the best Parkland Hotel Deals

Hotel Murano
Hotel Murano
4.5 out of 5
1320 Broadway Plaza, Tacoma, WA
The price is AU$248 per night from 8 June to 9 June
AU$248
includes taxes & fees
8 June - 9 June
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Tacoma. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,349 reviews)
"Great place for family to stay for a wedding."

Reviewed on 1 Jun. 2025

Hotel Murano
Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma
Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma
4 out of 5
1820 E 29th St, Tacoma, WA
The price is AU$249 per night from 8 June to 9 June
AU$249
includes taxes & fees
8 June - 9 June
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Tacoma. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (884 reviews)
"King room was comfortable and adequate space for a couple of nights. Downside - seems only full breakfast option was the hotel in-room service, otherwise, only coffee, pastries, and microwaved breakfast sandwich in hotel lobby or casino area."

Reviewed on 29 May 2025

Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma
Emerald Queen Hotel & Casino
Emerald Queen Hotel & Casino
3 out of 5
5700 Pacific Highway East, Fife, WA
The price is AU$209 per night from 3 June to 4 June
AU$209
includes taxes & fees
3 June - 4 June
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Fife. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)
"There are two EQH Casino & Hotels in Tacoma, and we stayed at this one in FIFE. The other one is brand new, but this one is decent (and cheaper rates). The check in staff were super friendly and helpful. There’s security at every entrance to the establishment with full ID checks. Free parking. Clean ..."

Reviewed on 1 Jun. 2025

Emerald Queen Hotel & Casino
Four Points By Sheraton Seattle Airport South
Four Points By Sheraton Seattle Airport South
3.5 out of 5
22406 Pacific Hwy S, Des Moines, WA
The price is AU$225 per night from 9 June to 10 June
AU$225
includes taxes & fees
9 June - 10 June
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Des Moines. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,009 reviews)
"Pick up from the airport was quick, driver very helpful and friendly. Bed was comfortable with crisp white sheets. Towels on the bathroom were bright white. Spacious room. Quiet. Check in staff excellent. Included breakfast was a choice between a hot eggs breakfast or a cold continental. Our egg ..."

Reviewed on 31 May 2025

Four Points By Sheraton Seattle Airport South
FairBridge Inn & Suites Dupont
FairBridge Inn & Suites Dupont
3 out of 5
1609 McNeil St., Dupont, WA
The price is AU$211 per night from 8 June to 9 June
AU$211
includes taxes & fees
8 June - 9 June
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Dupont. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,365 reviews)
"Clean, welcoming, minimal - no comfortable chairs to sit, had to use the desk chair."

Reviewed on 30 May 2025

FairBridge Inn & Suites Dupont
The INN at Gig Harbor
The INN at Gig Harbor
3 out of 5
3211 56th St. NW, Gig Harbor, WA
The price is AU$272 per night from 2 June to 3 June
AU$272
includes taxes & fees
2 June - 3 June
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Gig Harbor. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,269 reviews)
"Great stay"

Reviewed on 29 May 2025

The INN at Gig Harbor
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Other neighbourhoods around Parkland

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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.

Monta Vista
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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.

South End
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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.

Eastside
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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.

South Tacoma
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Waller

You'll appreciate the restaurants during your time in Waller and you might want to plan a stop by BJ's Bingo and Emerald Queen Casino while you're in the area.

Waller
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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.

Lincoln International District

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