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 acclaimed theatre scene 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 Parkland
Hotel Murano
Room was great. Staff was really nice!
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma
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Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Tacoma Mall by IHG
Great front desk service- Room was very clean- only issue was I reserved 2 beds and was gave 1 king bed. We made it work but was disappointed I didn’t get what I reserved.
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Best Western Plus Tacoma Hotel
The hotel lobby, breakfast area as well as our room were all very clean. the staff was welcoming and helpful. Avery good stay for 2 nights.
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Seattle Federal Way
Staff were amazingly with our large soccer team family group.
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
Sea-Tac Airport Value Inn
Front Desk Lady was so nice & even printed some documents I needed early in the morning when all the other print shops were closed! Kudos!
Reviewed on 26 Nov 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.
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.
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.
