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 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.
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 great live music and lively festivals.
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 acclaimed theatre scene.
Pacific Lutheran University
Enjoy the student vibe at Pacific Lutheran University during your visit to Tacoma. Experience the great live music and acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Woodinville Wine & Snoqualmie Falls Tour
Small Group Mount Rainier National Park 1-Day Tour from Seattle 2-Can-Go
Small Group Mount Rainier National Park One-Day Tour from Seattle
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Vancouver Canada One Day Bus Tour from Seattle
Olympic National Park Small Group Day Tour w/Scenic State Ferries
4 Day Seattle City and the Verdant Landscapes of Washington State
Top hotels in South End
Holiday Inn Tacoma Mall by IHG
Staff was courteous.
Reviewed on 9 Nov, 2025
Best Western Plus Tacoma Hotel
Good hotel for a few days with our kids. Quiet for the most part. It’s next to a goodwill and weed shop and se* store, so it draws some interesting personalities around the property. Didn’t love that. But the staff was great and kind and we slept well and enjoyed our stay with our 2 youngish ...
Reviewed on 28 Oct, 2025
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tacoma by IHG
Yes
Reviewed on 3 Nov, 2025
Studio 6 Tacoma, WA - South
Near I-5
Reviewed on 8 Nov, 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
The room was clean and tidy. The hotel was great! The staff were friendly and welcoming. I definitely recommend this hotel and I will definitely come back here again.
Reviewed on 12 Nov, 2025
Coast Gateway Hotel
We stayed one night after arriving late at night on an international flight. The shuttle bus arrived within 10 minutes after my call. The hotel is close to the airport so it was a quick ride. Check-in was easy and the staff were friendly. The beds were comfortable, the room was clean and the shower ...
Reviewed on 8 Nov, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around South End
Lincoln International District
When in Lincoln International District, you can plan a visit to Tacoma Mall and LeMay Car Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
Monta Vista
Monta Vista is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Stina's Cellars and Regal Lakewood.
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.
