Parkland Travel Guide
Tacoma
Popular places to visit
Pacific Lutheran University
Enjoy the student vibe at Pacific Lutheran University during your visit to Tacoma. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and lively festivals in this family-friendly area.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Parkland
Hotel Murano
A very nice one night stay over in Tacoma.
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Steps to Foothills Trail: Unique Carbonado Studio
The tiny house had what was advertised.. a small cozy place. We stayed in container 3 and loved our first experience in a tiny container home. BBQ grill and outdoor vibes were amazing.
Reviewed on 28 Jun 2025
Best Western Plus Downtown Tacoma
We chose this property for it's location. We appreciated our vehicle being in a locked secure parking area. Our TV didn't work when we arrived back late on our first night, and the front desk gal came up and tried to help, but when that didn't work, she gave us a new room (and personally checked ...
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
The INN at Gig Harbor
Weird room set up. Very noisy fan in bathroom.
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Emerald Queen Hotel & Casino - Fife
Staff was helpful, room was clean upon appearance, but my mom and I were both bit by bedbugs on 3/29/26. We stayed in room 408 and didn’t notice bites until we had checked out and left. Unfortunate this is the first time this has ever happened to us, and we have been staying at this property for ...
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Four Points By Sheraton Seattle Airport South
Great property. Super clean, great price
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Parkland
South End
While South End may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Tacoma Mall and Tacoma Dome.
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.
Waller
You'll appreciate the restaurants during your time in Waller and you might want to plan a stop by BJ's Bingo and Emerald Queen Casino while you're in the area.
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.
