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 acclaimed theatre scene 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 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 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 entertainment choices in this family-friendly area.
Cheney Stadium
Catch an event at Cheney Stadium during your trip to Tacoma. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the great live music in this family-friendly area.
Activities
Seattle Grand 4-Hour City Tour
Woodinville Wine & Snoqualmie Falls Tour
Mount Rainier National Park 1-Day Tour from Seattle
Mount Rainier National Park Small Group 1-Day Tour from Seattle with Lunch
Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience
Leavenworth & Snoqualmie Falls One-Day Tour from Seattle
Our pick of the best Parkland Hotel Deals
Saffire Villa
Four Points By Sheraton Seattle Airport South
"Checkin is 4 pm and not 3pm as mentioned. Water bottles are for 1 day only, however many days you stay. Wifi is not available and no effort made to get it. Front desk is busy all the time on their phones and have no idea about restaurants available. We checked out a day earlier and moved to another ..."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Emerald Queen Hotel & Casino - Fife
"Room was great"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Hotel Murano
"Our room was clean and spacious. It had a beautiful view of the city and the Tacoma Dome. Staff was friendly and super helpful. Convenient parking lot right next to the hotel with EV charging spots was a plus."
Reviewed on 30 May 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
Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma
"Great"
Reviewed on 30 May 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 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.
