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.
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.
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 lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene.
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
Perfect location, quiet, secure. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Tacoma Downtown
Everything was great! Location and staff were excellent.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Tacoma Downtown
Clean comfortable room. Perfect for 1 night stay over New Years.
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
McMenamins Elk Temple
Great service and fun atmosphere with yummy drinks. Wish there was better parking options!
Reviewed on 11 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
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Tacoma
New Tacoma
If you're spending time in New Tacoma, check out sights like Pantages Theater or Museum of Glass 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.
