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 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.
Point Defiance Park
One of the largest urban parks in the United States is a green space home to lovely gardens as well as a fun-filled zoo and aquarium.
Top hotels in South End
Holiday Inn Tacoma Mall by IHG
Horrible hotel!
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Best Western Plus Tacoma Hotel
This maybe the be the best best western I’ve stayed in. The front desk service was impeccable. They were very helpful and courteous in so many ways. The room was probably the cleanest I’ve stayed in.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Motel 6 Tacoma, WA - South
Staff very unfriendly and rude...
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Tacoma
Nice hotel
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Clean room. But there was only a lamp by the left side of the bed, not right, and no lamp by the chair so you couldn’t sit in the chair and read. There also was an end table next to desk! It was like they saw a space and had an extra piece of furniture and stuck it in! lol.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
Close to the airport, clean, comfy mattress, nice fitness equipment, good breakfast, free EV charger, indoor pool (didn't use), lots of free parking. Staff was friendly.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South End
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.
Parkland
If you're spending some time in Parkland, Paradise Lanes Entertainment Center and Sprinker Tennis 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.
Central Tacoma
If you're spending some time in Central Tacoma, 6th Ave and Cheney Stadium 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.
