Downtown Tacoma Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Tacoma
Popular places to visit
Museum of Glass
Watch some of the world’s best glassblowers demonstrate their skills and admire 20th- and 21st-century glass artworks at this extraordinary museum.
University of Washington Tacoma
Walk around the campus at University of Washington Tacoma during your stay in Tacoma. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the lively festivals in this family-friendly area.
Tacoma Art Museum
Don’t miss one of Tacoma’s top cultural attractions, which is among the most prestigious museums in the Northwest region.
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 acclaimed theatre scene and 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.
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
4 Day Seattle City and the Verdant Landscapes of Washington State
Our pick of the best Downtown Tacoma Hotel Deals
Hotel Murano
Great
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Tacoma Downtown
The staff was so helpful
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Marriott Tacoma Downtown
Clean
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Tacoma Downtown
Quite and clean. Great customer service at the front desk.
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
Staff was very friendly, great amenities including pool, coffee station, welcome cookies, shuttle to airport and snacks for early morning departure. Room was clean. Ask for higher floor, we had very loud upstairs neighbours and the hard wood floors make it louder. Shuttle service was on time and ...
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Coast Gateway Hotel
Clean rooms. Location with a restaurant a few steps from the front door. Pleasant staff members. Good shuttle service.
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Tacoma
New Tacoma
If you're spending time in New Tacoma, check out sights like Tacoma Dome or Pantages Theater and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Theater District Station or Commerce Street Station.
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.
North End
If you're spending some time in North End, 6th Ave and Job Carr Cabin Museum are top sights worth seeing.
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 Dome and jump on the metro at South 25th Street Station to see more of the city.
