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.
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.
Tacoma Mall
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Tacoma Mall during your stay in Tacoma. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this family-friendly area.
Pacific Lutheran University
Enjoy the student vibe at Pacific Lutheran University during your visit to Tacoma. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and great live music in this family-friendly area.
Cheney Stadium
Catch an event at Cheney Stadium during your trip to Tacoma. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the great live music in this family-friendly area.
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 South End Hotel Deals
Hampton Inn & Suites Tacoma
"Nice and clean, comfortable beds and pillows, we were only there for one night and didn’t get the breakfast due to a surgical procedure being done, but grabbed a bagel bag on the go and had it after the procedure. Very pleasant experience and felt completely safe. Will definitely be back as we have ..."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Best Western Plus Tacoma Hotel
"One night stay was great. Nice and quiet and the room was clean. It was nice to have an included breakfast but the eggs and bacon weren't hot. Aside from this, the stay was enjoyable and comfortable."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Holiday Inn Tacoma Mall by IHG
"Great place to stay. Mt rainier view"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Motel 6 Tacoma, WA - South
"👍"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
"It’s very large with several wings to the property so if you have a walking disability expect to make arrangements. Breakfast is $30 but very good and parking is around $40 with tax, not so good. Finding a parking spot is difficult due to the amount of people on this property. Rooms were standard ..."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
"Great breakfast. Shuttle drivers very nice"
Reviewed on 30 May 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.
