South Tacoma Travel Guide
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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.
Tacoma Mall
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Tacoma Mall during your stay in Tacoma. Discover the top-notch restaurants and lively festivals in this family-friendly area.
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.
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 great live music.
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 lively festivals 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.
Top hotels in South Tacoma
Best Western Plus Downtown Tacoma
Scary location. Staff were just fine. Room was very small. Won’t stay there again.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Many memories of staying with the family at this expansive and iconic mid-century resort style hotel. Just opposite the airport. Excellent again, this weekend, for a short layover.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
The rooms were clean, but a lot of the surfaces still had dust on them and there were crumbs under the tv so I don't think they dust or vacuum as often as needed. The shower still had some hair and soap running down to the drain as well
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Seatac Airport
In a different subject. 1. hotels.com has no email address to contact their office. 2. A reply from car insurance that was booked via hotels.com "Thank you for your email. If you decide to cancel this plan during your free look period and you have not left for your covered trip or filed a claim, ...
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Coast Gateway Hotel
The rooms were very clean and the shuttle to the airport was very convenient.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Hotel Murano
The best place to stay in Tacoma. I love this hotel, and the staff really went out of their way to help my son when they really didn't have to. Always my first choice when I am there.
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Tacoma
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.
Central Tacoma
If you're spending some time in Central Tacoma, 6th Ave and Cheney Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Hilltop
If you're spending some time in Hilltop, 6th Ave and Feast Arts Center are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
