South End
Tacoma


Popular places to visit

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 great live music and lively festivals.

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.

Port of Tacoma
Explore the waterfront in Tacoma with a trip to Port of Tacoma. Take in the 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

Woodinville Wine & Snoqualmie Falls Tour

Small Group Mount Rainier National Park One-Day Tour from Seattle

Small Group Mount Rainier National Park 1-Day Tour from Seattle 2-Can-Go
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Vancouver Canada One Day Bus Tour from Seattle

Olympic National Park Small Group Day Tour w/Scenic State Ferries

Small Group Seattle Full Day Tour W/ All Major Attractions
Top hotels in South End

Holiday Inn Tacoma Mall by IHG
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Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026

Best Western Plus Tacoma Hotel
Breakfast was good
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026

Motel 6 Tacoma, WA - South
the staff gave off a weird vibe and sketchy people hanging out front.
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Tacoma

DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
The room booked through Expedia by the time we got to the hotel didn’t exist. They had oversold everything we didn’t get the room we had been promised and paid for. We were told that there’s no refund possible.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
Good hotel
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South End

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.

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.

Parkland
If you're spending some time in Parkland, LeMay Museum at Marymount and Paradise Lanes Entertainment Center are top sights worth seeing.

Hilltop
If you're spending some time in Hilltop, 6th Ave and W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory 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.

Downtown Tacoma
Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Tacoma. Top attractions like Tacoma Art Museum and Pantages Theater are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Convention Center Station or Commerce Street Station to see more of the city.