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 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 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 entertainment choices in this family-friendly area.
Pacific Lutheran University
Explore the campus of Pacific Lutheran University during your stay in Tacoma. Experience the acclaimed theater scene and great live music 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.
Things to do
Woodinville Wine & Snoqualmie Falls Tour
Seattle Grand 4-Hour City Tour
Mount Rainier National Park Small Group 1-Day Tour from Seattle with Lunch
Mount Rainier National Park 1-Day Tour from Seattle
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
"Clean. Decent standard breakfast. Easy in and out"
Reviewed on May 28, 2026
Holiday Inn Tacoma Mall by IHG
"The Staff was amazing. We had some special needs when we first arrived and Katie and Bebe made sure we had what we needed. They also helped us with our reservation. We are sure to return and let people know what a great experience we had."
Reviewed on May 21, 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Tacoma
"I spent two nights there with my seven-year-old son when we were exploring the Olympia and Tacoma areas for a long weekend. It was a very nice and comfortable stay the free breakfast was far better than average free breakfasts I booked this room in part because it had a pool, but we never made it ..."
Reviewed on May 26, 2026
Motel 6 Tacoma, WA - South
"👍"
Reviewed on May 25, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
"The pillow was terrible. It was not a pillow. It was a pillowcase and property is pretty old devices are very old and very loud noise every time the neighbor took a shower or we took a shower or use the toilet sound like horrible through the walls. sleeping was very bad."
Reviewed on May 27, 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
"Great clean nice room. For a fee we were able to check in early. Great for us after a cruise. Good location to the SeaTech airport. Used their free shuttle for early morning flight."
Reviewed on May 28, 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 LeMay Museum at Marymount and Paradise Lanes Entertainment Center.
Hilltop
If you're spending some time in Hilltop, 6th Ave and Wright Park 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 Tacoma Union Station Rotunda and Pantages Theater are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Convention Center Station or Commerce Street Station to see more of the city.
