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.
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.
Pacific Lutheran University
Explore the campus of Pacific Lutheran University during your stay in Tacoma. Experience the acclaimed theater scene and lively festivals in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Seattle Grand 4-Hour City Tour
Woodinville Wine & Snoqualmie Falls Tour
Small Group Mount Rainier National Park One-Day Tour from Seattle
Small Group Mount Rainier National Park 1-Day Tour from Seattle 2-Can-Go
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
Holiday Inn Tacoma Mall by IHG
Good staff, the whole hotel smelled like cigarettes tho so if you dont like that, stay away.
Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026
Motel 6 Tacoma, WA - South
Nothing to complain about
Reviewed on Dec 24, 2025
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tacoma by IHG
Great bright and refreshed interior design. Premium bedding. Comfortable mattresses. Superb breakfast and restock. Kind and generous staff from front desk to housekeeping and beyond.
Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025
Best Western Plus Tacoma Hotel
The hotel is clean and well maintained. The staff is helpful and friendly. I especially liked and appreciated the 24-hour coffee bar in the lobby. The breakfast menu provided various options for all dietary needs.
Reviewed on Dec 30, 2025
Studio 6 Tacoma, WA - South
Comfy stay
Reviewed on Jan 6, 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Tacoma
Everything was great.
Reviewed on Jan 1, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South End
Lincoln International District
While Lincoln International District might 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 LeMay Car Museum.
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.
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
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.
