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 great live music 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 lively festivals.
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 lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene.
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.
Tacoma Mall
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Tacoma Mall during your stay in Tacoma. Discover the top-notch restaurants and 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.
Activities
Seattle Grand 4-Hour City Tour
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
Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience
Leavenworth & Snoqualmie Falls One-Day Tour from Seattle
Our pick of the best Parkland Hotel Deals
Hotel Murano
They seemed to be having a staffing issue when we were there. Check in and service at the bar were painfully slow. The staff was friendly despite this. Location is good as it’s close to many downtown attractions and restaurants.
Reviewed on 14 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 June 2025
Best Western Plus Downtown Tacoma
Breakfast is great
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
The INN at Gig Harbor
Great place to stay. Great property and staff. The only downside was location is right next to the state highway, traffic all night.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma
No microwaves in the room, which was a negative - otherwise great - with the exception of needing a keycard for the elevator - had to go meet delivery drivers, family, etc
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Emerald Queen Hotel & Casino - Fife
TO SMOKEY
Reviewed on 14 Apr 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 Feast Arts Center 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.
