South End Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit

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Tacoma Dome

3/5(6 reviews)

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.

Tacoma Dome
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Puyallup Fairgrounds

5/5(1 review)

Enjoy a stop at Puyallup Fairgrounds, an entertaining place to visit in Puyallup. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene.

Puyallup Fairgrounds
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Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

5/5(2 reviews)

Visit a red wolf habitat, watch polar bears swim and see elephants in a simulated forest environment at this unique zoo and aquarium.

Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
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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.

LeMay Car Museum
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Museum of Glass

5/5(21 reviews)

Watch some of the world’s best glassblowers demonstrate their skills and admire 20th- and 21st-century glass artworks at this extraordinary museum.

Museum of Glass
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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.

Port of Tacoma

Activities

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BEST Mount Rainier National Park One-Day Tour from Seattle

AU$225
Per adult
84% of travellers recommend
BEST Mount Rainier National Park One-Day Tour from Seattle
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BEST Olympic National Park One Day Tour from Seattle

AU$241
Per adult
BEST Olympic National Park One Day Tour from Seattle
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BEST Vancouver Canada One Day Bus Tour from Seattle

AU$275
Per adult
88% of travellers recommend
BEST Vancouver Canada One Day Bus Tour from Seattle
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Our pick of the best South End Hotel Deals

Quality Inn & Suites Tacoma - Seattle
Quality Inn & Suites Tacoma - Seattle
2.5 out of 5
8810 S. Hosmer St, Tacoma, WA
The price is AU$127 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
AU$127
per night
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tacoma. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
5.8/10 (1,004 reviews)
"Very run down"

Reviewed on 14 Jun. 2024

Quality Inn & Suites Tacoma - Seattle
Best Western Plus Tacoma Hotel
Best Western Plus Tacoma Hotel
2.5 out of 5
8045 S HOSMER ST, Tacoma, WA
The price is AU$212 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
AU$212
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Tacoma. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (530 reviews)
"Great stay. Rebooked for next weeks return"

Reviewed on 13 Jun. 2024

Best Western Plus Tacoma Hotel
Motel 6 Tacoma, WA - South
Motel 6 Tacoma, WA - South
2 out of 5
1811 S 76th St, Tacoma, WA
The price is AU$140 per night from 7 Jul to 8 Jul
AU$140
per night
7 Jul - 8 Jul
Stay at this motel in Tacoma. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
6.6/10 (1,000 reviews)
"Thanks"

Reviewed on 9 Jun. 2024

Motel 6 Tacoma, WA - South
Holiday Inn Tacoma Mall, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Tacoma Mall, an IHG Hotel
3 out of 5
8402 S Hosmer St, Tacoma, WA
The price is AU$212 per night from 17 Jun to 18 Jun
AU$212
per night
17 Jun - 18 Jun
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Tacoma. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (905 reviews)
"Great place to stay"

Reviewed on 2 Jun. 2024

Holiday Inn Tacoma Mall, an IHG Hotel
Hampton Inn & Suites Tacoma
Hampton Inn & Suites Tacoma
2.5 out of 5
8203 S Hosmer St, Tacoma, WA
The price is AU$234 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
AU$234
per night
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Stay at this hotel in Tacoma. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (983 reviews)
"Very nice and clean, secure parking and good location in relation to the reason for our visit."

Reviewed on 12 Jun. 2024

Hampton Inn & Suites Tacoma
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tacoma, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tacoma, an IHG Hotel
2.5 out of 5
8601 S Hosmer St, Tacoma, WA
Fully refundable
The price is AU$241 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
AU$241
per night
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tacoma. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (906 reviews)
"Comfy beds and pillows"

Reviewed on 1 Jun. 2024

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tacoma, an IHG Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around South End

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South Tacoma

While you're in South Tacoma, take in top sights like Tacoma Dome and jump on the metro at South 25th Street Station to see more of the city.

South Tacoma
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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.

Eastside
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Midland

While Midland isn't home to many top sights, Tacoma Dome and Tacoma Mall are some notable places to visit nearby.

Midland
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Parkland

When in Parkland, you can plan a visit to Tacoma Mall and Great American Casino, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Parkland
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Hilltop

If you're spending some time in Hilltop, 6th Ave and Wright Park are top sights worth seeing.

Hilltop
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Central Tacoma

If you're spending some time in Central Tacoma, 6th Ave and Cheney Stadium are top sights worth seeing.

Central Tacoma

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