South End, WA

Tacoma

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“Everybody remembers their first car, family driving vacations, a sports car they fell in love with as a teenager,” says Lemay's American Car Museum CEO David Madeira. “Personal experiences with cars are at the heart of the American experience, and we’re going to showcase more than a century of automotive lifestyle and history as well as the future of transportation.” ... June 2nd is the opening and I'll see all y'all there!!! It'll be the largest collection of vintage and classic cars in the world. Lemay has an awesome story...literally from trash to riches. He would buy vintage and classic cars while on his garbage truck route...eventually leading to this ACM AWESOMENESS!!!

Tacoma Dome

4/5(1,072 reviews)

Catch an event at Tacoma Dome during your trip to Tacoma. Amble around this family-friendly area's waterfront or experience its lively festivals.

Tacoma Dome
The ferris wheel at The Puyallup Fair!

Puyallup Fairgrounds

4.5/5(163 reviews)

Enjoy a stop at Puyallup Fairgrounds, an entertaining place to visit in Puyallup. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theater scene.

Puyallup Fairgrounds
Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium showing marine life

Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

4.5/5(332 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
Museum of Glass featuring night scenes and modern architecture

Museum of Glass

4.5/5(1,459 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
This place is way more cool than I expected. First of all, the structure is an architectural marvel; such a great space that spans 165,000 sq feet. Packed with vintage autos

LeMay Car Museum

4/5(11 reviews)

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 great live music.

LeMay Car Museum
Point Defiance Park showing a park

Point Defiance Park

4.5/5(26 reviews)

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.

Point Defiance Park

Things to do

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$35
per traveler
Tacoma Puzzling Adventure
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$189
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
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1-Day Mount Rainier National Park Tou

Mount Rainier National Park One-Day Tour from Seattle

$179
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Mount Rainier National Park One-Day Tour from Seattle
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South End Hotel Deals

Best Western Plus Tacoma Hotel

Best Western Plus Tacoma Hotel

2.5 out of 5
8045 S HOSMER ST, Tacoma, WA
$104 nightly
The price is $119 total per night from Sep 21 to Sep 22
$119 total
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Total with taxes and fees
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 helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,014 reviews)
"Easy access from freeway, fast checkin. Rooms were very clean"

Reviewed on Sep 9, 2025

Best Western Plus Tacoma Hotel
Holiday Inn Tacoma Mall by IHG

Holiday Inn Tacoma Mall by IHG

3 out of 5
8402 S Hosmer St, Tacoma, WA
$101 nightly
The price is $116 total per night from Sep 14 to Sep 15
$116 total
Sep 14 - Sep 15
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Tacoma. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
"Clean, friendly front counter staff, safe, convenient"

Reviewed on Sep 6, 2025

Holiday Inn Tacoma Mall by IHG
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tacoma by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tacoma by IHG

2.5 out of 5
8601 S Hosmer St, Tacoma, WA
$95 nightly
The price is $109 total per night from Sep 21 to Sep 22
$109 total
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Total with taxes and fees
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"As expected"

Reviewed on Sep 8, 2025

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tacoma by IHG
SureStay Hotel by Best Western SeaTac Airport North

SureStay Hotel by Best Western SeaTac Airport North

3.5 out of 5
3000 S 176th St, SeaTac, WA
$98 nightly
The price is $112 total per night from Oct 3 to Oct 4
$112 total
Oct 3 - Oct 4
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in SeaTac. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,856 reviews)
"Nice place to stay close to the airport."

Reviewed on Sep 10, 2025

SureStay Hotel by Best Western SeaTac Airport North
Coast Gateway Hotel

Coast Gateway Hotel

3.5 out of 5
18415 International Blvd, SeaTac, WA
$131 nightly
The price is $150 total per night from Oct 5 to Oct 6
$150 total
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in SeaTac. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (7,234 reviews)
"Upon entry the staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming. They reached out prior to my arrival to ask if I needed any special accommodations. When I entered my room it smelled fresh and clean."

Reviewed on Sep 6, 2025

Coast Gateway Hotel
Hotel Murano

Hotel Murano

4.5 out of 5
1320 Broadway Plaza, Tacoma, WA
$127 nightly
The price is $145 total per night from Oct 5 to Oct 6
$145 total
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Tacoma. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,493 reviews)
"Very cool"

Reviewed on Sep 6, 2025

Hotel Murano
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Other neighborhoods around South End

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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.

Lincoln International District
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South Tacoma

3.5/5(161 area reviews)

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.

South Tacoma
The sign is in the Puyallup Tribe language.

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.

Eastside
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Monta Vista

3.5/5(58 area reviews)

Monta Vista is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Stina's Cellars and Regal Lakewood.

Monta Vista
Retains the vintage architecture...

Parkland

While visiting Parkland, you might make a stop by sights like LeMay Museum at Marymount and Paradise Lanes Entertainment Center.

Parkland
One of the best craft cocktail bars I've been to. Manager Rose creates tasty drinks with creative names. Here is 'the last light at dusk' and 'where no borders exist.'

Hilltop

3.5/5(3 area reviews)

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

Hilltop
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