Tacoma, WA

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Tacoma showing a city, a bay or harbor and a marina
Tacoma showing a city, a bay or harbor and a marina
Gig Harbor featuring a marina, a bay or harbor and forest scenes
Gig Harbor showing a bay or harbor and a marina
Gig Harbor which includes a bay or harbor

Where to stay in Tacoma

If you haven't had a chance to look at the Museum of Glass, put it and the hot shop on your list.

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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.

Downtown Tacoma
Tacoma, pier waterfront. Ruston Way.

North End

5/5(25 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in North End, 6th Ave and Job Carr Cabin Museum are top sights worth seeing.

North End
Mount Rainier as seen from south Puget Sound with Gig Harbor's Magnolia Heights waterfront houses in the foreground.

South Tacoma

3.5/5(161 area reviews)

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.

South Tacoma
Spring is in the air.

Ruston

Travelers like the museums in Ruston, and Point Defiance Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Ruston
Awesome newish kids' museum in the heart of downtown Tacoma. Clean, diverse, with changing themes

New Tacoma

3.5/5(587 area reviews)

If you're spending time in New Tacoma, check out sights like Pantages Theater or Museum of Glass and hop on the metro to see more the city at Theater District Station or Commerce Street Station.

New Tacoma
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West End

4.5/5(9 area reviews)

While visiting West End, you might make a stop by sights like Tacoma Narrows Bridge and Cinemark Century Point Ruston.

West End
Hotel Murano

Hotel Murano

4.5 out of 5
1320 Broadway Plaza Tacoma WA
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Tacoma. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
Hotel Murano
Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma

Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma

4 out of 5
1820 E 29th St Tacoma WA
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tacoma. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma
Holiday Inn Tacoma Mall by IHG

Holiday Inn Tacoma Mall by IHG

3 out of 5
8402 S Hosmer St Tacoma WA
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Tacoma. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Holiday Inn Tacoma Mall by IHG
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Reviews of Tacoma

3.8
Guest rating
5 - Excellent
211
5 - Excellent 21%
4 - Good
454
4 - Good 45%
3 - Okay
285
3 - Okay 28%
2 - Disappointing
35
2 - Disappointing 3%
1 - Terrible
20
1 - Terrible 2%

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveler

Crime,overall look of city.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

It is very pretty, however due to the virus most places were closed

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveler

Everything was closed due to current health concerns.

1/5 - Terrible

Tab

The down town industrial district is nice and they have good food if you look for it. But overall Tacoma is not a place to stop.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Love the vastness and beautiful views.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Beautiful.

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