Central Tacoma Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Central Tacoma
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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
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
Authentic Italian Cooking Class in Seattle (5-Course Meal)
Our pick of the best Central Tacoma Hotel Deals
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Easy airport access. Walkable to restaurants.
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
My room was on the first floor and it was insanely loud. I woke up 3 or 4 times through out the night due to action in the lobby when I had to be up at 5am. Also the breakfast was not great at all. But the coffee was good and ready by 5am
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Coast Gateway Hotel
great staff
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
The bed, pillows and linens are very comfortable, and shuttle was quick to pick up at airport. It’s ok that carpets are worn, etc.
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Motel 6 Seattle, WA - South
Awesome
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Quality Inn SeaTac Airport-Seattle
We were very unhappy with the cleaning. It was obvious that the carpet hadn't been vacuumed. There was a pair of dirty socks from the last visitor on the floor on the left side of the bed. Shower head needed tightening so it could be adjusted and leaked. The toilet rocked on the floor and had a lot ...
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Central Tacoma
Hilltop
If you're spending some time in Hilltop, 6th Ave and Wright Park 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.
Downtown Tacoma
Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Tacoma. Top attractions like Tacoma Union Station Rotunda and Pantages Theater are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Convention Center Station or Commerce Street Station to see more of the city.
Fircrest
While Fircrest may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Cheney Stadium and Narrows Plaza Bowl.
New Tacoma
If you're spending time in New Tacoma, check out sights like Pantages Theater or Tacoma Union Station Rotunda and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Theater District Station or Commerce Street Station.
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.
