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.
Tacoma Art Museum
Don’t miss one of Tacoma’s top cultural attractions, which is among the most prestigious museums in the Northwest region.
Children's Museum of Tacoma
You can take time to visit Children's Museum of Tacoma during your travels to Tacoma. Experience the great live music and acclaimed theatre scene 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 acclaimed theatre scene.
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 great live music and lively festivals.
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
Aesthetically pleasing with the art displays and unique design. Staff was very friendly and efficient. Spa was awesome and gym was adequate.
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Marriott Tacoma Downtown
Nice hotel
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Tacoma Downtown
They had my traveling companions name on both reservations. I hope I get credit since I made and paid for both.
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Courtyard by Marriott Tacoma Downtown
Room was clean and staff were friendly.
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
It was clean
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Coast Gateway Hotel
We stayed one night after arriving late at night on an international flight. The shuttle bus arrived within 10 minutes after my call. The hotel is close to the airport so it was a quick ride. Check-in was easy and the staff were friendly. The beds were comfortable, the room was clean and the shower ...
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Tacoma
New Tacoma
If you're spending time in New Tacoma, check out sights like Pantages Theater or Tacoma Art Museum 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, Wright Park and 6th Ave 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.
Lincoln International District
When in Lincoln International District, you can plan a visit to Tacoma Mall and LeMay Car Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
