Downtown Tacoma Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Museum of Glass
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Museum of Glass in Tacoma. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the fascinating museums in this family-friendly area.
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
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Tacoma Art Museum during your trip to Tacoma. Amble around this family-friendly area's waterfront or experience its fascinating museums.
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 great live music and lively festivals.
Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
Make time in your itinerary to visit the sea life you'll find at Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium during your holiday to Tacoma. Wander through the waterfront and beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.
Top hotels in Downtown Tacoma
Hotel Murano
A very nice one night stay over in Tacoma.
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Marriott Tacoma Downtown
Room was very clean and with updated furnishings. Quick and easy check in. Great black out drapes. Beds were comfortable, room temperature was easy to manage. Location felt safe, parking was safe and plenty of food within walking distance. Check out Campfire Coffee a block away.
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Tacoma Downtown
Definitely one of the nicer courtyards we have visited
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Tacoma Downtown
After the recent remodel, this is a great, affordable option. The on site restaurant and bar is fantastic, and the rooms are fresh and comfortable. They did a great job updated this property and is now my go to hotel with an awesome location as well being close to bars and restaurants.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Staff is nice. Breakfast is an idio.
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
Breakfast was great. We booked for the pool. It was a tad too cold to swim in and no hot tub. Staff was nice. Room was clean
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Tacoma
New Tacoma
If you're spending time in New Tacoma, check out sights like Pantages Theater or Tacoma Art Museum 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 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.
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.
