Central Tacoma, WA
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Popular places to visit
Cheney Stadium
Catch an event at Cheney Stadium during your trip to Tacoma. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the 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 acclaimed theater scene.
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.
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.
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 browsing the exhibits at LeMay Car Museum during your trip to Tacoma. Amble around this family-friendly area's waterfront or experience its acclaimed theater scene.
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
Olympic National Park Small Group Day Tour w/Scenic State Ferries
Small Group Seattle Full Day Tour W/ All Major Attractions
Central Tacoma Hotel Deals
Central Tacoma Homestay -private room-
Excellent place to stay. Clean room and friendly hosts. The sentry cats are a nice touch.
Reviewed on Nov 20, 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
Clean! Comfortable and affordable.
Reviewed on Nov 18, 2025
Coast Gateway Hotel
Rooms were very clean and the staff very courteous
Reviewed on Nov 19, 2025
Hotel Murano
All
Reviewed on Nov 20, 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Easy to find transportation to airport. I didn’t eat breakfast.
Reviewed on Nov 17, 2025
Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
The staff is great and the shuttle runs every 30 minutes to the airport, right on time. The facility is older, it hasn’t been updated in a long time, but it is very clean in the rooms, and for a quick stay near the super, it’s perfect!
Reviewed on Nov 23, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Central Tacoma
Hilltop
If you're spending some time in Hilltop, 6th Ave and Wright Park are top sights worth seeing.
North End
If you're spending some time in North End, 6th Ave and Job Carr Cabin Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Tacoma
In the central business district, this thriving museum and university area boasts attractions like the Museum of Glass, Tacoma Art Museum, and Washington State History Museum. Explore historic sites such as Old City Hall Building and Union Station, while enjoying the revived retail and dining scene.
Fircrest
When in Fircrest, you can plan a visit to Cheney Stadium and Titlow Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
New Tacoma
If you're spending time in New Tacoma, check out sights like Pantages Theater or Museum of Glass and hop on the metro to see more the city at Theater District Station or Commerce Street Station.
Lincoln International District
While Lincoln International District might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Tacoma Mall and LeMay Car Museum.
