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 acclaimed theatre scene.

Puyallup Fairgrounds
Enjoy a stop at Puyallup Fairgrounds, an entertaining place to visit in Puyallup. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and 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.

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.

LeMay Car Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at LeMay Car Museum during your trip to Tacoma. Amble around this family-friendly area's waterfront or experience its great live music.

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

Port of Tacoma and Puget Sound 2 Hour Guided Boat Tour

Mount Rainier National Park One-Day Tour from Seattle

Small Group Mount Rainier National Park 1-Day Tour from Seattle 2-Can-Go

Olympic National Park Small Group Day Tour w/Scenic State Ferries
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Top hotels in South End

Holiday Inn Tacoma Mall by IHG
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tacoma by IHG
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

Best Western Plus Tacoma Hotel
Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

Studio 6 Tacoma, WA - South
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

SureStay Hotel by Best Western SeaTac Airport North
Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

Hotel Murano
Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025
Other neighbourhoods around South End

Lincoln International District
When in Lincoln International District, you can plan a visit to Tacoma Mall and LeMay Car Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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.

Monta Vista
Monta Vista is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Stina's Cellars and Regal Lakewood.

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 Wright Park are top sights worth seeing.