Parkland Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Pacific Lutheran University
Enjoy the student vibe at Pacific Lutheran University during your visit to Tacoma. Experience the lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene 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.
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 acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
Tacoma Mall
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Tacoma Mall during your stay in Tacoma. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music 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.
Activities
Woodinville Wine & Snoqualmie Falls Tour
Olympic National Park Small Group Day Tour w/Scenic State Ferries
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Vancouver Canada One Day Bus Tour from Seattle
Small Group Seattle Full Day Tour W/ All Major Attractions
Seattle Full Day W/ All Major Attractions Small Group Max 12 Tour
4 Day Seattle City and the Verdant Landscapes of Washington State
Our pick of the best Parkland Hotel Deals
Hotel Murano
Beautiful hotel, great breakfast!
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
The INN at Gig Harbor
The room was great size and clean. The staff went above and beyond the call of duty. They offered cookies when I got there. It was very nice and amazing feeling.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma
staff was friendly. The room was clean. It was a pleasant stay
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
HomeTowne Studios Tacoma - Puyallup
Great place! Clean and quiet
Reviewed on 22 Feb 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 June 2025
Four Points By Sheraton Seattle Airport South
Room was spotless and hotel staff were fantastic. Thank you for a lovely stay!
Reviewed on 18 Feb 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 Great American Casino.
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 Wright Park 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.
