Central Tacoma, WA
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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 theater scene.
Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
Make time in your itinerary to visit the sea life who live at Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium during your trip to Tacoma. Wander the waterfront and beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.
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.
Museum of Glass
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Museum of Glass during your trip to Tacoma. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the great live music in this family-friendly area.
LeMay Car Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at LeMay Car Museum during your trip to Tacoma. Amble around this family-friendly area's waterfront or experience its acclaimed theater scene.
Central Tacoma Hotel Deals
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
This hotel was very clean, including the breakfast area. Staff was very helpful. There is a convenient store across the street.
Reviewed on 12 November 2025
Coast Gateway Hotel
We stayed one night after arriving late at night on an international flight. The shuttle bus arrived within 10 minutes after my call. The hotel is close to the airport so it was a quick ride. Check-in was easy and the staff were friendly. The beds were comfortable, the room was clean and the shower ...
Reviewed on 8 November 2025
Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
Needs an update. Good for a night
Reviewed on 9 November 2025
SureStay Hotel by Best Western SeaTac Airport North
Staff were pleasant and helpful
Reviewed on 11 November 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Easy access to airport
Reviewed on 12 November 2025
Quality Inn SeaTac Airport-Seattle
Friendly staff, great location
Reviewed on 9 November 2025
Other neighborhoods around Central Tacoma
Hilltop
If you're spending some time in Hilltop, Wright Park and 6th Ave 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
In the central business district, this thriving museum and university area boasts attractions like the Museum of Glass, Tacoma Art Museum, and Washington State History Museum. Explore historic sites such as Old City Hall Building and Union Station, while enjoying the revived retail and dining scene.
Fircrest
When in Fircrest, you can plan a visit to Cheney Stadium and Titlow Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
New Tacoma
If you're spending time in New Tacoma, check out sights like Pantages Theater or Tacoma Art Museum and hop on the metro to see more the city at Theater District Station or Commerce Street Station.
Lincoln International District
While Lincoln International District might 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 LeMay Car Museum.
Central Tacoma, WA
- Cheney Stadium
- 6th Ave
- Tacoma Nature Center
- Joint Base Lewis-McChord
- Tacoma Dome
- Muckleshoot Casino
- Westfield Southcenter Mall
- Emerald Queen Casino
- Washington State Fair Events Center
- The Boeing Company
- Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center
- Lake Tapps
- Tacoma Mall
- University of Puget Sound
- Museum of Glass
- Nisqually Red Wind Casino
- Angle Lake Park
- ShoWare Center
- Chambers Bay Golf Course
- Wild Waves Theme and Water Park
- LeMay Car Museum
- Family Fun Center
- Point Defiance Park
- Pacific Lutheran University
- Starfire Sports Complex
- White River Amphitheatre
- MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital
- Port of Tacoma
- BJ's Bingo
- The Outlet Collection
- Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center
