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 lively festivals.
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 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
Small Group Mount Rainier National Park 1-Day Tour from Seattle with Lunch
Woodinville Wine & Snoqualmie Falls Tour
Seattle Grand 4-Hour City Tour
Mount Rainier National Park Small Group 1-Day Tour from Seattle with Lunch
Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience
Top hotels in Central Tacoma
Tacoma Boutique
Fraud. I paid for a room, and then was never given access to the property. No response from owner. This listing should be removed from Expedia immediately.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
Close to the airport, helpful shuttle service, clean and comfortable.
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Always a great stay
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Coast Gateway Hotel
very nice. very nice.very nice.very nice.very nice.very nice.very nice.very nice.
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Hotel Murano
Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
For 1 night it was okay
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Central Tacoma
Hilltop
If you're spending some time in Hilltop, 6th Ave and Feast Arts Center 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 Tacoma Nature Center.
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.
