New Tacoma Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit New Tacoma
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
LeMay Car Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at LeMay Car Museum during your trip to Tacoma. Amble around this family-friendly area's waterfront or experience its great live music.
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.
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 New Tacoma Hotel Deals
Hotel Murano
Safe area, very nice hotel with lots of art. Nice lounge.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Best Western Plus Downtown Tacoma
Helpful staff, great location for events at Tacoma Dome, just walk across the parking lot. Super convenient!
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tacoma - Seattle
Yes, staffing very polite
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Tacoma Downtown
I chose this hotel mainly for its location, but overall the stay was disappointing. The air conditioning made a constant whirring noise whenever it was on, which made it hard to relax. The pillows were flat and flimsy, and the provided toiletries were empty upon arrival. Even the microwave was unusually ...
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Marriott Tacoma Downtown
We had a pull out bed in our room. It was in-made so we ask front desk to please send bedding and make the pull out bed for our child. They dropped off sheets while we were at dinner. And did NOT make the bed. I’ve never been to a hotel where I had to make my own bed?! Hallways are very dirty. Shower ...
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Tacoma Downtown
Great place. Right next to UW Tacoma. Great staff. Will be back.
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around New Tacoma
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.
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.
Central Tacoma
If you're spending some time in Central Tacoma, 6th Ave and Cheney Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
Browns Point
While Browns Point isn't home to many top sights, Caledonia Beach and Dash Point State Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
