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.
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.
Tacoma Mall
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Tacoma Mall during your stay in Tacoma. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this family-friendly area.
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.
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 South End
Holiday Inn Tacoma Mall by IHG
NA
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Best Western Plus Tacoma Hotel
Everything was great, loved how there was a microwave and fridge. Really nice rooms and good breakfast.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Motel 6 Tacoma, WA - South
the staff gave off a weird vibe and sketchy people hanging out front.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Tacoma
The property was great and so was the staff..the room was nice and spacious. Clean room and I was able to get a tooth brush as I forgot mine.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Good
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
Clan, convenient, friendly staff, close to some good restaurants and the airport. Excellent free shuttle service, breakfast, and all day coffee, tea and cookies.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South End
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
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.
Parkland
If you're spending some time in Parkland, Paradise Lanes Entertainment Center and Sprinker Tennis Center are top sights worth seeing.
Hilltop
If you're spending some time in Hilltop, 6th Ave and W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory 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.
Downtown Tacoma
Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Tacoma. Top attractions like Tacoma Art Museum and Pantages Theater are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Convention Center Station or Commerce Street Station to see more of the city.
