Central Tacoma
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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 theatre 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 studying the exhibits at LeMay Car Museum during your trip to Tacoma. Amble around this family-friendly area's waterfront or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.
Things to do
Small Group Mount Rainier National Park 1-Day Tour from Seattle 2-Can-Go
Woodinville Wine & Snoqualmie Falls Tour
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 Central Tacoma
Central Tacoma Homestay -private room-
The bidet was a great idea. You won't find them in more expensive hotels.
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
The front desk ladies in the evening were absolutely wonderful extremely helpful with everything I needed , remodeled hotel vary nice stay
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Hotel Murano
Room was great. Staff was really nice!
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Coast Gateway Hotel
Very pleasant stay. Staff was great, room was nice and clean. My room was on the backside of the hotel and I loved it. I could watch the planes take off. Restaurant next door had amazing food. Will keep coming back.
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
The lobby and restaurant are well kept. Hotel was clean and quiet. Great location to the airport.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
Nice people
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods 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
Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Tacoma. Top attractions like Pantages Theater and Museum of Glass are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Convention Center Station or Commerce Street Station to see more of the city.
Fircrest
While Fircrest may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Cheney Stadium and Titlow Park.
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 of the city at Theater District Station or Commerce Street Station.
Lincoln International District
When in Lincoln International District, you can plan a visit to Tacoma Mall and LeMay Car Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
