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 lively festivals 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.
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 acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
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
Very nice short stay. Nice dinner meal in restaurant.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Marriott Tacoma Downtown
Excellent staff and amazing location
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Tacoma Downtown
We love staying at this hotel! My only complaint is that shower was not hot enough. It was a little bit warmer than luke warm
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Excellent service great breakfast and a pleasant experience
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
The staff were very friendly, the room was clean, and the breakfast selection was excellent. We were very satisfied with those aspects of our stay. However, during our two-night stay, we experienced an inconvenience with our room keys. On the second day, after returning from our trip, we tried multiple ...
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Coast Gateway Hotel
Great overall stay and restaurant next door is a must try
Reviewed on 4 Mar 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.
