Popular places to visit
Pacific Lutheran University
Enjoy the student vibe at Pacific Lutheran University during your visit to 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 theatre 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.
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
Small Group Mount Rainier National Park 1-Day Tour from Seattle 2-Can-Go
Leavenworth & Snoqualmie Falls One-Day Tour from Seattle
Olympic National Park Small Group Day Tour w/Scenic State Ferries
Woodinville Wine & Snoqualmie Falls Tour
Pike Place & Seattle 1-Day City Tour from Seattle
Top hotels in Parkland
Hotel Murano
I absolutely love this hotel. Love Byte restaurant. The rooms and views are great!
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma
Nice room, friendly staff
Reviewed on 26 Dec 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 12 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Tacoma Mall by IHG
Staff was nice & the lounge is what we liked the most
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Motel 6 Tacoma, WA - Fife
Gret place for truckers tobp a rk safe locations
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
The INN at Gig Harbor
Great staff, excellent rooms, overall it was wonderful! We go there every year.
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods 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
While South End may 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 Tacoma Dome.
McChord Field
Though McChord Field may 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
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.
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
You'll appreciate the restaurants during your time in Waller and you might want to plan a stop by BJ's Bingo and Emerald Queen Casino while you're in the area.
