Popular places to visit
Pacific Lutheran University
Enjoy the student vibe at Pacific Lutheran University during your visit to Tacoma. Experience the great live music and acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.
Tacoma Dome
Catch an event at Tacoma Dome during your trip to Tacoma. Amble around this family-friendly area's waterfront or experience its 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.
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 great live music and lively festivals.
Museum of Glass
Watch some of the world’s best glassblowers demonstrate their skills and admire 20th- and 21st-century glass artworks at this extraordinary museum.
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 acclaimed theatre scene.
Things to do
Woodinville Wine & Snoqualmie Falls Tour
Romantic 1 Day Tour of Heart-beating Coordinates From Seattle
Top hotels in Parkland
Hotel Murano
Great place to stay in Tacoma for a friend golf trip.
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma
Great
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Seattle Federal Way
The staff was super sweet
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
HomeTowne Studios Tacoma - Puyallup
Generally pretty quiet, staff always helpful and friendly. Clean rooms. Issues or requests resolved quickly if ever have any.
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Tacoma Mall by IHG
Nice stay. Used hot tub. Only thing no lotion but there was sign to ask for any incidentals but was late and did not feel like getting dressed to address’s
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
FairBridge Inn & Suites Dupont
Amazing frint desk staff, clean rooms, great pool and pool hours
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Parkland
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.
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.
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.
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.
Waller
You'll appreciate the restaurants during your time in Waller and you might want to plan a stop by BJ's Bingo and Emerald Queen Casino while you're in the area.
Lincoln International District
When in Lincoln International District, you can plan a visit to Tacoma Mall and LeMay Car Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
