Popular places to visit
Pacific Lutheran University
Enjoy the student vibe at Pacific Lutheran University during your visit to Tacoma. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene 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 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.
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
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
4 Day Seattle City and the Verdant Landscapes of Washington State
Top hotels in Parkland
Hotel Murano
Great atmosphere! Priced really well!
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
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
Room was nice and comfortable
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma
Loved it
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Quality Inn & Suites Federal Way - Seattle
I feel the breakfast options where good, just spendy for a hotel. Then thought it was a free continental breakfast not a continental fee.
Reviewed on 10 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
Other neighbourhoods around Parkland
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.
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.
