South End
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 lively festivals.

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 lively festivals 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.

Point Defiance Park
One of the largest urban parks in the United States is a green space home to lovely gardens as well as a fun-filled zoo and aquarium.
Things to do

Woodinville Wine & Snoqualmie Falls Tour

Small Group Mount Rainier National Park One-Day Tour from Seattle

Small Group Mount Rainier National Park 1-Day Tour from Seattle 2-Can-Go
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Vancouver Canada One Day Bus Tour from Seattle

Olympic National Park Small Group Day Tour w/Scenic State Ferries

Small Group Seattle Full Day Tour W/ All Major Attractions
Top hotels in South End

Holiday Inn Tacoma Mall by IHG
Great front desk staff!!!
Reviewed on 3 Apr, 2026

Best Western Plus Tacoma Hotel
This Hotel was so clean and comfortable to stay in. The breakfast was delicious. We stood for a whole week for Spring break,and everything was great.Thank you so much for everything we definitely would choose this Hotel again.
Reviewed on 1 Apr, 2026

Motel 6 Tacoma, WA - South
Near the freeway, excellent staff, lots of stores and restaurants near by. Will stay again !
Reviewed on 1 Apr, 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Tacoma
Great place to stay
Reviewed on 3 Apr, 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
It a very nice place the only thing I’ve just spent so much money. He still have to pay for parking there and it gets back fast.
Reviewed on 5 Apr, 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
It was a great one night stay with a good breakfast and easy access to the airport.
Reviewed on 6 Apr, 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 Feast Arts Center 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.
