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
Mount Rainier National Park 1-Day Tour from Seattle
Mount Rainier National Park Small Group 1-Day Tour from Seattle with Lunch
Leavenworth & Snoqualmie Falls One-Day Tour from Seattle
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Vancouver Canada One Day Bus Tour from Seattle
Top hotels in Downtown Tacoma
Hotel Murano
"Great design in the lobby area and lounge, great food at the restaurant on the 4th floor, great views from the room. One thing I didn’t like is the soap bar that sticks to the soap dish and is hard to use, liquid soap is so much more convenient, the sink and the faucet weren’t really convenient in ..."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Marriott Tacoma Downtown
"Had a nice stay. Only negative was the pool is shut down without notice online which is why we chose this location for the kids. However the staff did compensate us with free parking for the inconveniences."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Tacoma Downtown
"The beds were comfy, great pillows. Staff were helpful and friendly. Parking was easy and plenty of it. Will definitely stay here again."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
"Love this hotel but I did not enjoy waiting nearly 20 minutes to check in. They need to hire more staff."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
"Nice clean room, helpful staff."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
"Nice nearby neighborhood for a walk. Very close to the airport. Paid parking for airport travel. Nice staff. The van from the airport back to our car took WAY too long, though. It was late at night and made for a long drive home."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Tacoma
New Tacoma
If you're spending time in New Tacoma, check out sights like Pantages Theater or Tacoma Union Station Rotunda 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.
