Monta Vista Travel Guide
Tacoma
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Popular places to visit
Tacoma Dome
Catch an event at Tacoma Dome during your trip to Tacoma. Amble around this family-friendly area's waterfront or experience its lively festivals.
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 acclaimed theatre scene.
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.
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.
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.
Pacific Lutheran University
Enjoy the student vibe at Pacific Lutheran University during your visit to Tacoma. Experience the great live music and lively festivals in this family-friendly area.
Top hotels in Monta Vista
Days Inn by Wyndham Lakewood South Tacoma
The room was clean and the staff was amazing
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Hotel Murano
Clean, friendly staff with comfie bed- multiple pillows to individualize preferences- Art in the halls - multiple nooks and a warm fire in the lobby Would easily stay here again
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Best Western Seattle Airport Hotel
Thermostat a bit tricky, logistics of the in room coffee machine were bad, pillows were bricks, other wise very functional hotel room
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma
Room was great! Very clean and modern. We wished water bottles were provided in the room so we didn’t have to go to the bar to get water. We called the desk to ask for water, women over the phone said we could get some at the front desk but when we arrived another women said we had to go to the bar… ...
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Sleep Inn - SeaTac Airport
Staff was excellent, very helpful.
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
The INN at Gig Harbor
Great
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Monta Vista
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 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.
Parkland
If you're spending some time in Parkland, LeMay Museum at Marymount and Paradise Lanes Entertainment Center are top sights worth seeing.
Lincoln International District
When in Lincoln International District, you can plan a visit to Tacoma Mall and LeMay Car Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
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.
