South End
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 lively festivals and acclaimed theater 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.
Tacoma Mall
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Tacoma Mall during your trip to Tacoma. Discover the top-notch restaurants and 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.
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.
Things to do
Woodinville Wine & Snoqualmie Falls Tour
Seattle Grand 4-Hour City Tour
Small Group Mount Rainier National Park 1-Day Tour from Seattle with Lunch
Mount Rainier National Park Small Group 1-Day Tour from Seattle with Lunch
Olympic National Park Small Group Day Tour w/Scenic State Ferries
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Vancouver Canada One Day Bus Tour from Seattle
Top hotels in South End
Best Western Plus Tacoma Hotel
It was a clean and neat hotel. No problems, staff friendly and morning breakfast hot.
Reviewed on Apr 12, 2026
Holiday Inn Tacoma Mall by IHG
The permises especially the pool are filthy
Reviewed on Apr 7, 2026
Motel 6 Tacoma, WA - South
Disgusting. Dirty. Smoky. Animals everywhere. Just gross. Staff was nice but un knowledgeable. Ended up paying for our reservation twice because staff was trying to accommodate an early check in but instead created a second booking altogether. Sooooo nasty. My 85 year old grandma stayed with us and ...
Reviewed on Apr 11, 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Tacoma
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Convenient location to airport, nice place to stay.
Reviewed on Apr 12, 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
Needed a night’s stay near the airport. This place was clean, neat, quiet and easy to check in/out even at odd times. A nice room near where I parked as well. I’m a little sad that I didn’t get a chance to take advantage of the amenities this trip!
Reviewed on Apr 12, 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
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Eastside and surrounding area, you can visit Tacoma Dome and LeMay Car Museum.
Parkland
While visiting Parkland, you might make a stop by sights like Sprinker Tennis Center and LeMay Museum at Marymount.
Hilltop
If you're spending some time in Hilltop, 6th Ave and Feast Arts Center are top sights worth seeing.
Central Tacoma
While visiting Central Tacoma, you might make a stop by sights like 6th Ave and Cheney Stadium.
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.
