Downtown Tacoma Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Popular places to visit

Museum of Glass showing night scenes and modern architecture

Museum of Glass

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
Tacoma Art Museum which includes modern architecture and street scenes

Tacoma Art Museum

Don’t miss one of Tacoma’s top cultural attractions, which is among the most prestigious museums in the Northwest region.

Tacoma Art Museum
Children's Museum of Tacoma

Children's Museum of Tacoma

You can take time to visit Children's Museum of Tacoma during your travels to Tacoma. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and great live music in this family-friendly area.

Children's Museum of Tacoma
Tacoma Dome

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.

Tacoma Dome
Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium showing marine life

Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

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

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

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 Downtown Tacoma Hotel Deals

Hotel Murano
Hotel Murano
4.5 out of 5
1320 Broadway Plaza, Tacoma, WA
The price is AU$247 per night from 22 June to 23 June
AU$247
22 June - 23 June
includes taxes & fees
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! (2,359 reviews)
"Great glass artwork."

Reviewed on 6 Jun. 2025

Hotel Murano
Marriott Tacoma Downtown
Marriott Tacoma Downtown
4 out of 5
1538 COMMERCE ST, Tacoma, WA
The price is AU$251 per night from 22 June to 23 June
AU$251
22 June - 23 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Tacoma. Enjoy an outdoor pool, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Excellent location near museums and university. Spectacular view of city and Mt. Rainier. Pool and Jacuzzi. Television in adjacent room could be heard. Noisy in general over a holiday weekend."

Reviewed on 2 Jun. 2025

Marriott Tacoma Downtown
Hilton Garden Inn Tacoma Downtown
Hilton Garden Inn Tacoma Downtown
3 out of 5
2102 S C Street, Tacoma, WA
The price is AU$239 per night from 29 June to 30 June
AU$239
29 June - 30 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Tacoma. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Tacoma Dome and Emerald Queen ...
9/10 Wonderful! (107 reviews)
"Great stay. Convenient to work and downtown."

Reviewed on 3 Jun. 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Tacoma Downtown
Coast Gateway Hotel
Coast Gateway Hotel
3.5 out of 5
18415 International Blvd, SeaTac, WA
The price is AU$299 per night from 9 July to 10 July
AU$299
9 July - 10 July
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in SeaTac. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (7,278 reviews)
"Water pressure was low. Breakfast was very good. Desk staff excellent. Shuttle service excellent. Rooms small."

Reviewed on 8 Jun. 2025

Coast Gateway Hotel
Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
2 out of 5
16838 International Boulevard, SeaTac, WA
The price is AU$159 per night from 10 June to 11 June
AU$159
10 June - 11 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in SeaTac. Enjoy free WiFi, a free airport shuttle, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (4,259 reviews)
"I thought the room and the staff were excellent. The room was big and clean. The beds were comfortable, and it was very quiet. The stay exceeded my expectations."

Reviewed on 9 Jun. 2025

Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
3 out of 5
3100 South 192nd Street, SeaTac, WA
The price is AU$282 per night from 10 June to 11 June
AU$282
10 June - 11 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in SeaTac. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (5,746 reviews)
"Clean and comfortable and seamless shuttle to airport in the early morning"

Reviewed on 7 Jun. 2025

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Tacoma

Tacoma featuring a city

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.

New Tacoma
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Hilltop

If you're spending some time in Hilltop, 6th Ave and Wright Park are top sights worth seeing.

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Central Tacoma

If you're spending some time in Central Tacoma, 6th Ave and Cheney Stadium are top sights worth seeing.

Central Tacoma
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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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North End

If you're spending some time in North End, 6th Ave and Job Carr Cabin Museum are top sights worth seeing.

North 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

Downtown Tacoma Travel Guide

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