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.
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 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.
Tacoma Mall
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Tacoma Mall during your stay in Tacoma. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this family-friendly area.
Pacific Lutheran University
Enjoy the student vibe at Pacific Lutheran University during your visit to Tacoma. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and great live music in this family-friendly area.
Cheney Stadium
Catch an event at Cheney Stadium during your trip to Tacoma. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the great live music in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Mount Rainier National Park 1-Day Tour from Seattle
Seattle Grand 4-Hour City Tour
Mount Rainier National Park Small Group 1-Day Tour from Seattle with Lunch
Woodinville Wine & Snoqualmie Falls Tour
Olympic National Park Small Group Day Tour w/Scenic State Ferries
Leavenworth & Snoqualmie Falls One-Day Tour from Seattle
Top hotels in South End
Hampton Inn & Suites Tacoma
"Nice and clean, comfortable beds and pillows, we were only there for one night and didn’t get the breakfast due to a surgical procedure being done, but grabbed a bagel bag on the go and had it after the procedure. Very pleasant experience and felt completely safe. Will definitely be back as we have ..."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Best Western Plus Tacoma Hotel
"clean, helpful staff"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Holiday Inn Tacoma Mall by IHG
"Great place to stay. Mt rainier view"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Motel 6 Tacoma, WA - South
"👍"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
"Love this hotel but I did not enjoy waiting nearly 20 minutes to check in. They need to hire more staff."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
"Nice easy stay. close to airport."
Reviewed on 29 May 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.
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.
Downtown Tacoma
Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Tacoma. Top attractions like Tacoma Union Station Rotunda and Pantages Theater are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Convention Center Station or Commerce Street Station to see more of the city.
