South Tacoma Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Popular places to visit

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 acclaimed theatre scene.

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 acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.

Cheney Stadium
Puyallup Fairgrounds

Puyallup Fairgrounds

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
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
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

Activities

Salem Puzzling Adventure

Tacoma Puzzling Adventure

AU$53
per traveller
Tacoma Puzzling Adventure
[Silver] Vancouver 1-Day Bus Tour from Seattle

Vancouver Canada One Day Bus Tour from Seattle

AU$289
per adult
94% 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$257
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$289
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$257
per adult
80% 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$214
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Woodinville Wine & Snoqualmie Falls Tour
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Our pick of the best South Tacoma Hotel Deals

Extended Stay America Suites Tacoma South

Extended Stay America Suites Tacoma South

2.5 out of 5
2120 S. 48th St., Tacoma, WA
The price is AU$192 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
AU$192
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tacoma. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
6.8/10 (1,007 reviews)
"Very good."

Reviewed on 7 Jul. 2025

Extended Stay America Suites Tacoma South
Best Western Plus Downtown Tacoma

Best Western Plus Downtown Tacoma

2.5 out of 5
2611 E E St, Tacoma, WA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$202 per night from 31 July to 1 Aug
AU$202
31 July - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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 (981 reviews)
"Nice place friendly manager helpful"

Reviewed on 22 Jul. 2025

Best Western Plus Downtown Tacoma
Hotel Murano

Hotel Murano

4.5 out of 5
1320 Broadway Plaza, Tacoma, WA
The price is AU$267 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$267
27 July - 28 July
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! (2,454 reviews)
"Only issue we had was that mattress was too soft. Everything else was excellent"

Reviewed on 22 Jul. 2025

Hotel Murano
Coast Gateway Hotel

Coast Gateway Hotel

3.5 out of 5
18415 International Blvd, SeaTac, WA
The price is AU$263 per night from 23 July to 24 July
AU$263
23 July - 24 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star 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! (7,353 reviews)
"The rooms are incredibly quiet. I’m a very light sleeper so hotel stays are terrible for me, but the room was exceptionally quiet and clean."

Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025

Coast Gateway Hotel
SureStay Hotel by Best Western SeaTac Airport North

SureStay Hotel by Best Western SeaTac Airport North

3.5 out of 5
3000 S 176th St, SeaTac, WA
The price is AU$220 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
AU$220
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in SeaTac. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,770 reviews)
"Staff was amazing, room was clean and bed was comfortable. Some areas at the hotel were outdated and needed repairs. Very close to airport. They have a complimentary shuttle 24/7 to the airport."

Reviewed on 18 Jul. 2025

SureStay Hotel by Best Western SeaTac Airport North
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$200 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
AU$200
11 Aug - 12 Aug
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! (4,389 reviews)
"Clean but beds could be more comfortable. Overall, a good one night experience"

Reviewed on 19 Jul. 2025

Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
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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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