South End Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit South End
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.
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.
Pacific Lutheran University
Enjoy the student vibe at Pacific Lutheran University during your visit to Tacoma. Experience the lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene 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 South End Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tacoma by IHG
Good
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Tacoma Mall by IHG
Yes
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Motel 6 Tacoma, WA - South
Yes
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Best Western Plus Tacoma Hotel
The staff had me move my car TWICE just for there to not be anyone else even close to my parking spot. They said it was because I was in a non electric car spot, but literally NO ONE else parked in the spot I was in…. And then wouldn’t even bring blankets to my room
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Tacoma
Staff was friendly, rooms clean, breakfast good.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Room was good. Elevators are pretty dirty though.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South End
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.
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.
Parkland
If you're spending some time in Parkland, LeMay Museum at Marymount and Paradise Lanes Entertainment Center are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
