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 great live music 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
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.
Puyallup Fairgrounds
Enjoy a stop at Puyallup Fairgrounds, an entertaining place to visit in Puyallup. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed theater scene.
Point Defiance Park
Explore the great outdoors at Point Defiance Park, a lovely green space in Tacoma. Wander the waterfront in this family-friendly area.
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.
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Other neighborhoods 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
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 Tacoma Nature Center, 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 Union Station Rotunda 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.
- Cheney Stadium
- 6th Ave
- Tacoma Nature Center
- Joint Base Lewis-McChord
- Tacoma Dome
- Westfield Southcenter Mall
- Muckleshoot Casino
- Wild Waves Theme and Water Park
- Emerald Queen Casino
- The Boeing Company
- Puyallup Fairgrounds
- Tacoma Mall
- Lake Tapps
- White River Amphitheatre
- Angle Lake Park
- Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center
- Emerald Downs
- Point Defiance Park
- Museum of Glass
- MultiCare Tacoma General Hospital
- Pacific Raceways
- Chambers Bay Golf Course
- LeMay Car Museum
- Nisqually Red Wind Casino
- University of Puget Sound
- Pacific Lutheran University
- Port of Tacoma
- ShoWare Center
- Family Fun Center
- Starfire Sports Complex
- The Outlet Collection