Central Tacoma Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
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 acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
Tacoma Mall
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Tacoma Mall during your stay in Tacoma. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music 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 Central Tacoma
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
This was a pre-flight stay, so we didn’t take advantage of any amenities. The room was nice, airport noise didn’t keep us awake. Convenient to SeaTac.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
Overall good experience, only complaint was lighting in the room could be better, seemed not well lit even with lights on.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Coast Gateway Hotel
Yes
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
Ruth working the front desk was exceptional. Very helpful and friendly. Room was okay. Needs a refresh and my mini fridge was noisy. But okay bang for your buck
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center
We love the Hilton at SeaTac. It is our go to for an overnight before flying
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Hotel Murano
It was so great to be so close to the convention center! Staff were excellent and helpful! Parts of the room were pretty outdated but overall it was a good experience.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Central Tacoma
Hilltop
If you're spending some time in Hilltop, 6th Ave and Wright Park are top sights worth seeing.
North End
If you're spending some time in North End, 6th Ave and Job Carr Cabin Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Tacoma
Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Tacoma. Top attractions like Pantages Theater and Museum of Glass are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Convention Center Station or Commerce Street Station to see more of the city.
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 Tacoma Nature Center.
New Tacoma
If you're spending time in New Tacoma, check out sights like Pantages Theater or Museum of Glass and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Theater District Station or Commerce Street Station.
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.
Central Tacoma Travel Guide
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