Downtown Tacoma
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Popular places to visit
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.
Tacoma Art Museum
Don’t miss one of Tacoma’s top cultural attractions, which is among the most prestigious museums in the Northwest region.
Children's Museum of Tacoma
You can take time to visit Children's Museum of Tacoma during your travels to Tacoma. Experience the lively festivals and great live music in this family-friendly area.
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 search for that perfect souvenir at Tacoma Mall during your stay in Tacoma. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene 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.
Things to do
Woodinville Wine & Snoqualmie Falls Tour
Small Group Seattle Full Day Tour W/ All Major Attractions
4 Day Seattle City and the Verdant Landscapes of Washington State
Top hotels in Downtown Tacoma
Hotel Murano
Great atmosphere! Priced really well!
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Marriott Tacoma Downtown
Clean and such great hospitality
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Tacoma Downtown
Everything was great! Location and staff were excellent.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
Having breakfast access to breakfast & a gym was a plus, but overall stay was great. Would recommend to family & friends!
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Nothing fantastic, everything was as expected and fine.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Coast Gateway Hotel
Staff was courteous, check-in was quick, room was clean. Location is ideal, shuttle to and from airport pickup was less than 10 minutes
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Tacoma
New Tacoma
If you're spending time in New Tacoma, check out sights like Pantages Theater or Tacoma Union Station Rotunda and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Theater District Station or Commerce Street Station.
Hilltop
If you're spending some time in Hilltop, 6th Ave and Wright Park are top sights worth seeing.
Central Tacoma
If you're spending some time in Central Tacoma, 6th Ave and Cheney Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
North End
If you're spending some time in North End, 6th Ave and Job Carr Cabin Museum are top sights worth seeing.
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.
