South End Travel Guide

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Popular places to visit

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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 great live music.

Tacoma Dome
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Puyallup Fairgrounds

5/5(1 review)

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

Puyallup Fairgrounds
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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
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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
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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.

Port of Tacoma
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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.

LeMay Car Museum

Activities

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Forbidden City & Tian'anmen Square Mini-Group Walking Tour

AU$85
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Forbidden City & Tian'anmen Square Mini-Group Walking Tour
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Tacoma Puzzling Adventure

AU$52
Per adult
Tacoma Puzzling Adventure
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Mount Rainier National Park One-Day Tour from Seattle

AU$221
Per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Mount Rainier National Park One-Day Tour from Seattle
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BEST Vancouver Canada One Day Bus Tour from Seattle

AU$232
Per adult
90% of travellers recommend
BEST Vancouver Canada One Day Bus Tour from Seattle
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Small Group Mount Rainier National Park 1-Day Tour from Seattle

AU$212
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Small Group Mount Rainier National Park 1-Day Tour from Seattle
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Small Group Seattle Full Day Tour W/ All Major Attractions

AU$212
Per adult
Small Group Seattle Full Day Tour W/ All Major Attractions
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Our pick of the best South End Hotel Deals

Motel 6 Tacoma, WA - South
Motel 6 Tacoma, WA - South
2 out of 5
1811 S 76th St, Tacoma, WA
The price is AU$132 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
AU$132
per night
7 Oct - 8 Oct
Stay at this motel in Tacoma. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
6.4/10 (1,003 reviews)
"I reserved a non-smoking room and paid for it in advance and noted that it would be a late check in. We got there around 9:30 ish or later and the clerk gave us a smoking room! Not only that but also in an area that was behind the motel where it was crowded, no parking and not so good characters ..."

Reviewed on 23 Sep. 2024

Motel 6 Tacoma, WA - South
Best Western Plus Tacoma Hotel
Best Western Plus Tacoma Hotel
2.5 out of 5
8045 S HOSMER ST, Tacoma, WA
The price is AU$197 per night from 8 Oct to 9 Oct
AU$197
per night
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Tacoma. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (699 reviews)
"I would definitely recommend this place to all. Excellent!"

Reviewed on 25 Sep. 2024

Best Western Plus Tacoma Hotel
Holiday Inn Tacoma Mall, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Tacoma Mall, an IHG Hotel
3 out of 5
8402 S Hosmer St, Tacoma, WA
The price is AU$192 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
AU$192
per night
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Tacoma. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (990 reviews)
"Nice and quiet"

Reviewed on 25 Sep. 2024

Holiday Inn Tacoma Mall, an IHG Hotel
Hampton Inn & Suites Tacoma
Hampton Inn & Suites Tacoma
2.5 out of 5
8203 S Hosmer St, Tacoma, WA
The price is AU$220 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
AU$220
per night
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Stay at this hotel in Tacoma. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Great bed! Big room!"

Reviewed on 23 Sep. 2024

Hampton Inn & Suites Tacoma
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tacoma, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tacoma, an IHG Hotel
2.5 out of 5
8601 S Hosmer St, Tacoma, WA
The price is AU$180 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
AU$180
per night
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tacoma. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (966 reviews)
"We were impressed with the size of the room and the cleanliness of the room. Quick overnight stay and we were able to sleep!"

Reviewed on 25 Sep. 2024

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tacoma, an IHG Hotel
Quality Inn & Suites Tacoma - Seattle
Quality Inn & Suites Tacoma - Seattle
2.5 out of 5
8810 S. Hosmer St, Tacoma, WA
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tacoma. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
5.6/10 (1,001 reviews)
"Front staff was very friendly. The room could’ve been cleaned a little better. Floors were rather dirty, and the shower was not cleaned. The air condition units are Very loud. Love the breakfast great options."

Reviewed on 11 Sep. 2024

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Other neighbourhoods around South End

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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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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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Midland

While Midland isn't home to many top sights, Tacoma Mall and Tacoma Dome are some notable places to visit nearby.

Midland
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Parkland

When in Parkland, you can plan a visit to Tacoma Mall and Great American Casino, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Parkland
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Hilltop

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

Hilltop
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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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