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 fascinating museums 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 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.
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 Downtown Tacoma Hotel Deals
Hotel Murano
Beautiful historical building and very spacious apartment. Comfortable beds. Great location.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Marriott Tacoma Downtown
Was not aware the pool and hot tub were not available.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Tacoma Downtown
Room was ok but we had an awkward person who was not staying at the hotel try and join us at the bar. Completely awkward and disappointing.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Tv in room didn’t work Transfer to another room changed me for both
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
The room was quiet and comfortable despite the hotel being located very close to a major airport and on a major city thoroughfare. The decor was elegant and quite beautiful. Nice place.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Coast Gateway Hotel
Everything was great! The only downside was the TV was a little glitchy and the Wi-Fi basically did not work, but I’m sure most of the time it does.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Tacoma
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.
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 Mall and jump on the metro at South 25th Street Station to see more of the city.
