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.
University of Washington Tacoma
Walk around the campus at University of Washington Tacoma during your stay in Tacoma. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the fascinating museums in this family-friendly area.
Tacoma Art Museum
Don’t miss one of Tacoma’s top cultural attractions, which is among the most prestigious museums in the Northwest region.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Woodinville Wine & Snoqualmie Falls Tour
Small Group Seattle Full Day Tour W/ All Major Attractions
Top hotels in Downtown Tacoma
Hotel Murano
"Clean room which it was great but the breakfast was not warm enough!!!"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Marriott Tacoma Downtown
"The pool was empty and was the whole reason we booked. No notice of this amenity being off line was frustrating."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Tacoma Downtown
"good"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
"Staff (Zach) double charged me told me I would get a discount of parking due to his mistake and I see they charge me full price definitely will not stay again"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
"The hotel is close to the airport about a 10 min ride door to door. The rooms are spacious. I would only ask that complimentary water be given in the rooms. Breakfast is complimentary after 6 am. For early morning flights they do offer a snack bag to go. I have stayed here a few times. There was ..."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
"When I got there, I took a shower and I tell you what, when I came out of the shower, I felt dirtier than when I went in. The whole place had a terrible odor to it and it was filthy."
Reviewed on 2 Jun 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, Wright Park and 6th Ave are top sights worth seeing.
Central Tacoma
If you're spending some time in Central Tacoma, Cheney Stadium and 6th Ave 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.
