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 great live music.
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 lively festivals and acclaimed theatre scene.
Tacoma Mall
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Tacoma Mall during your stay in Tacoma. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene 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.
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.
Things to do
Mt. Rainier National Park: All-Inclusive Small-Group Tour
Woodinville Wine & Snoqualmie Falls Tour
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
Leavenworth & Snoqualmie Falls One-Day Tour from Seattle
Pike Place & Seattle 1-Day City Tour from Seattle
Top hotels in South End
Holiday Inn Tacoma Mall by IHG
Everything was perfect!
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tacoma by IHG
The staff were courteous and helpful. Appreciated the continental breakfast and the room was clean. Thank you
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Motel 6 Tacoma, WA - South
Friendly staff, easy check-in
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Best Western Plus Tacoma Hotel
Clean
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
A great experience! Comfortable beds and delicious breakfast, very friendly and helpful staff.
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
Coast Gateway Hotel
I think this is my new favorite hotel in the SeaTac area a decent pet fee for bringing our dog nice breakfast. The lady who takes care of the breakfast is outstanding. The beds are comfortable. This is my second time booking this month both just for an overnight. The only downside was it felt like ...
Reviewed on 24 Jan 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.
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.
Central Tacoma
If you're spending some time in Central Tacoma, 6th Ave and Cheney Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
