South Tacoma
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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 great live music.
LeMay Car Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at LeMay Car Museum during your trip to Tacoma. Amble around this family-friendly area's waterfront or experience its acclaimed theater scene.
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.
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.
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 Tacoma
Best Western Plus Downtown Tacoma
Parking in the underground garage made me feel safe with elevator access to my floor for more privacy. Will be booking more stays at this location.
Reviewed on Dec 20, 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
Clean, quality hotel with comfortable beds. Staff is very friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026
Hotel Murano
Very clean!
Reviewed on Jan 9, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Each time we go through Seattle we stay at this hotel. The staff are always nice. I forgot the name of the person who checked us in on Tuesday 6 of January, but she went above and beyond. Helped us a lot and made sure that our stay would be the best for me and my daughter. Thank you again.
Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026
Coast Gateway Hotel
A clean and solid barebones hotel. Seems well maintained and offers shuttle service every 20 minutes.
Reviewed on Jan 8, 2026
SureStay Hotel by Best Western SeaTac Airport North
Nice stag clean room
Reviewed on Jan 7, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Tacoma
South End
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in South End and surrounding area, you can visit Tacoma Mall and Tacoma Dome.
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.
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.
Central Tacoma
While visiting Central Tacoma, you might make a stop by sights like 6th Ave and Cheney Stadium.
Fircrest
When in Fircrest, you can plan a visit to Cheney Stadium and Tacoma Nature Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Hilltop
If you're spending some time in Hilltop, 6th Ave and Wright Park are top sights worth seeing.
