Parkland Travel Guide
Tacoma




Popular places to visit

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

Tacoma Dome
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.

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.

Washington State Fair Events Center
Enjoy a stop at Washington State Fair Events Center, an entertaining place to visit in Puyallup. Experience the area's great live music and lively festivals.

Tacoma Mall
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Tacoma Mall during your stay in Tacoma. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this family-friendly area.

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.
Top hotels in Parkland

Hotel Murano
Safe area, very nice hotel with lots of art. Nice lounge.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Steps to Foothills Trail: Unique Carbonado Studio
The tiny house had what was advertised.. a small cozy place. We stayed in container 3 and loved our first experience in a tiny container home. BBQ grill and outdoor vibes were amazing.
Reviewed on 28 Jun 2025

Best Western Plus Downtown Tacoma
The location was good and close to downtown. The staff was very friendly but the property is somewhat run down. The elevators were broken our entire stay requiring us to climb seven flights of stairs everytime we left or returned to our room. Television didn't work properly. After several failed ...
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma
Be aware if you travel with kids or teens, they can't go into casino at ALL, not even to restaurants. Which if there were options in the hotel it would be okay, but only restaurant is a high end steak house. Adults had to walk into casino to get pizza, chicken strips etc, and walk it back to hotel, ...
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

The INN at Gig Harbor
It was a nice stay.
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Emerald Queen Hotel & Casino - Fife
None
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Parkland

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 Great American Casino.

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.

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.

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.

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

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