Popular places to visit
Pacific Lutheran University
Explore the campus of Pacific Lutheran University during your stay in Tacoma. Experience the great live music and lively festivals in this family-friendly area.
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.
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 acclaimed theater scene.
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.
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.
Things to do
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Parkland Hotel Deals
Hotel Murano
Had dinner only
Reviewed on Dec 29, 2025
Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma
Yes
Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025
Sea-Tac Airport Value Inn
The staff were very helpful and polite. Room was clean and pick up at airport was prompt.
Reviewed on Dec 12, 2025
Holiday Inn Tacoma Mall by IHG
Very kind guest service who made sure that we felt like the number one priority through every request no matter how large or small. They took time to explain things when we had questions as well as gave us information about things ahead of time that we may have not even thought to ask about. Room ...
Reviewed on Dec 26, 2025
Motel 6 Tacoma, WA - Fife
Rangle and staff are always polite. Always helpful! Customer service up to par!!
Reviewed on Dec 28, 2025
The INN at Gig Harbor
Great room, friendly staff!
Reviewed on Dec 25, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Parkland
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.
South End
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in South End and surrounding area, you can visit Tacoma Mall and Tacoma Dome.
McChord Field
Though McChord Field might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Joint Base Lewis-McChord and Great American Casino.
Eastside
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Eastside and surrounding area, you can visit Tacoma Dome and LeMay Car Museum.
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.
Waller
Waller is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can plan an outing to BJ's Bingo and Emerald Queen Casino while you're in town.
