Downtown Tacoma
Tacoma
Visit Downtown Tacoma
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 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.
Things to do
Woodinville Wine & Snoqualmie Falls Tour
Small Group Mount Rainier National Park 1-Day Tour from Seattle with Lunch
Mount Rainier National Park Small Group 1-Day Tour from Seattle with Lunch
Leavenworth & Snoqualmie Falls One-Day Tour from Seattle
![[Silver] Vancouver 1-Day Bus Tour from Seattle](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5007818/baa6065b-d40c-46ab-a2c0-6e4681ded1fb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Vancouver Canada One Day Bus Tour from Seattle
Top hotels in Downtown Tacoma
Hotel Murano
They seemed to be having a staffing issue when we were there. Check in and service at the bar were painfully slow. The staff was friendly despite this. Location is good as it’s close to many downtown attractions and restaurants.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Marriott Tacoma Downtown
It was a 10/10 stay
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Tacoma Downtown
Parking felt safe and easy. Need a key card but can also use digital key. It doesn’t hurt to ask, but depending on room availability like when I checked in. They let me check in early before 3 pm. And honestly, my flight to get to this hotel and this destination of mine left at 6 am. So I was honestly ...
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Tacoma Downtown
Definitely one of the nicer courtyards we have visited
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
The bed was very comfortable. The breakfast service was fast so that I could get out and start my day.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
We stayed for couple of nights. Great experience , very friendly staff and best part is breakfast, a good variety of
Reviewed on 14 Apr 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 Feast Arts Center 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.
