Central Tacoma
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Popular places to visit
Cheney Stadium
Catch an event at Cheney Stadium during your trip to Tacoma. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the 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.
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.
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.
Pacific Lutheran University
Enjoy the student vibe at Pacific Lutheran University during your visit to Tacoma. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and great live music in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Woodinville Wine & Snoqualmie Falls Tour
Small Group Seattle Full Day Tour W/ All Major Attractions
Top hotels in Central Tacoma
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
"Great view"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Hotel Murano
"Clean room which it was great but the breakfast was not warm enough!!!"
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
Quality Inn SeaTac Airport-Seattle
"Great location near the airport with a free 24 shuttle! Very good free breakfast!"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Coast Gateway Hotel
"The staff was outstanding the room was nice"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Central Tacoma
Hilltop
If you're spending some time in Hilltop, Wright Park 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.
Downtown Tacoma
Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Tacoma. Top attractions like Pantages Theater and Museum of Glass are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Convention Center Station or Commerce Street Station to see more of the city.
Fircrest
While Fircrest may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Cheney Stadium and Narrows Plaza Bowl.
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.
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.
