South End Travel Guide
Tacoma
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 South End
Holiday Inn Tacoma Mall by IHG
Room was very spotless and up to date, staff was always readily available!
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Best Western Plus Tacoma Hotel
All good. Good location for us on this trip. Clean, friendly and helpful staff.
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Motel 6 Tacoma, WA - South
Very nice staff and room was clean. Some guests though were questionable
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tacoma by IHG
Excelente
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Studio 6 Tacoma, WA - South
I liked my stay
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Hampton Inn & Suites Tacoma
Room was updated, great room amenities, breakfast was stocked. Only neg was the kids jumping in the room above us, and running up & down the hallway.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around South End
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.
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.
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.
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.
Parkland
If you're spending some time in Parkland, LeMay Museum at Marymount and Paradise Lanes Entertainment Center are top sights worth seeing.
Hilltop
If you're spending some time in Hilltop, 6th Ave and Wright Park are top sights worth seeing.
South End Travel Guide
- Joint Base Lewis-McChord
- The Boeing Company
- Lake Tapps
- Tacoma Mall
- Museum of Glass
- Nisqually Red Wind Casino
- Wild Waves Theme and Water Park
- Angle Lake Park
- Point Defiance Park
- White River Amphitheatre
- Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center
- MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital
- Saint Martin’s University
- BJ's Bingo
