South Tacoma Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Popular places to visit

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 great live music.

Tacoma Dome
LeMay Car Museum

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 great live music.

LeMay Car Museum
Cheney Stadium

Cheney Stadium

Catch an event at Cheney Stadium during your trip to Tacoma. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the great live music in this family-friendly area.

Cheney Stadium
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 acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.

Puyallup Fairgrounds
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$263
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Vancouver Canada One Day Bus Tour from Seattle
1-Day Mount Rainier National Park Tou

Mount Rainier National Park One-Day Tour from Seattle

AU$249
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Mount Rainier National Park One-Day 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$277
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$263
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$266
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Small Group Mount Rainier National Park 1-Day Tour from Seattle 2-Can-Go
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Our pick of the best South Tacoma Hotel Deals

Coast Gateway Hotel
Coast Gateway Hotel
3.5 out of 5
18415 International Blvd, SeaTac, WA
The price is AU$193 per night from 4 Apr to 5 Apr
AU$193
includes taxes & fees
4 Apr - 5 Apr
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! (6,985 reviews)
"Great shuttle . Restaurant inn front."

Reviewed on 30 Mar. 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$132 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
AU$132
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
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! (4,021 reviews)
"Great place to stay"

Reviewed on 29 Mar. 2025

Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
4 out of 5
18740 International Boulevard, SeaTac, WA
The price is AU$230 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
AU$230
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in SeaTac. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.6/10 Good! (2,096 reviews)
"Closer to Airport and good shuttle service"

Reviewed on 29 Mar. 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
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$193 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
AU$193
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
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! (5,607 reviews)
"The hotel is conveniently located by the airport, shuttle runs 24 hours, very clean and breakfast was stupendous."

Reviewed on 30 Mar. 2025

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
Days Inn by Wyndham Seatac Airport
Days Inn by Wyndham Seatac Airport
2 out of 5
19015 International Blvd, SeaTac, WA
The price is AU$118 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
AU$118
includes taxes & fees
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in SeaTac. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7/10 Good! (1,055 reviews)
"GREAT!!!"

Reviewed on 29 Mar. 2025

Days Inn by Wyndham Seatac Airport
Sleep Inn - SeaTac Airport
Sleep Inn - SeaTac Airport
2.5 out of 5
20406 International Blvd, SeaTac, WA
The price is AU$163 per night from 8 Apr to 9 Apr
AU$163
includes taxes & fees
8 Apr - 9 Apr
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 helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,675 reviews)
"We like we can walk to Angle Lake Station or hotel provides shuttle. Clean rooms, however the hand sanitizer in breakfast room dispenser was basically water. There was absolutely to smell to it and it was runny. Parking lot is extremely cramped so expect to get your car dinged. Breakfast was adequate. ..."

Reviewed on 30 Mar. 2025

Sleep Inn - SeaTac Airport
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Other neighbourhoods around South Tacoma

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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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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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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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Fircrest

While Fircrest may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Cheney Stadium and Titlow Park.

Fircrest
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Hilltop

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

Hilltop
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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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