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.
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 Central Tacoma Hotel Deals
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Excellent service great breakfast and a pleasant experience
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
Adequate for the price. Nice and clean. Room was small and plain. I was expecting more for a Radisson but no complaints. I would stay again.
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Coast Gateway Hotel
Clean room. Friendly staff. Quick shuttle ride. I used the gym which was small but adequate. The breakfast room seems a bit small for such a big hotel.
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
Only had 5 and 1/2 hours in the hotel wasn't able to try anything out except the bed the only thing I wish is I wish they would offer a special rate for people that have short layovers like that like five or six hours
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center
We love the Hilton at SeaTac. It is our go to for an overnight before flying
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Hotel Murano
Clean room and the view
Reviewed on 5 Mar 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 Pantages Theater and Museum of Glass 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 Tacoma Nature Center.
New Tacoma
If you're spending time in New Tacoma, check out sights like Pantages Theater or Museum of Glass 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.
