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Visiting Tacoma

Families will find kid-friendly activities in Tacoma, and visitors give high marks for the festivals, live music scene, and casinos. This city also attracts tourists with its theaters, shopping, and entertainment choices. Top sights in the city include Museum of Glass, Tacoma Dome, and Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium.

• There are 184 hotels and other accommodations in Tacoma
• The closest major airport is in Seattle, WA (SEA-Seattle - Tacoma Intl.), 14.6 mi (23.5 km) from the city center
• The next closest is in Renton, WA (RNT-Renton Municipal), 19.2 mi (30.9 km) away

Sightseeing and Staying in Tacoma

Known for its festivals, live music, and theaters, the city's cultural venues include Museum of Glass, Children's Museum of Tacoma, and Broadway Center for the Performing Arts. Families come for attractions such as Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium, Puyallup Fairgrounds, and Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center. Shopping is one of the favorite things to do, so consider an excursion to 6th Ave, Tacoma Mall, and The Commons at Federal Way.

In Tacoma, there are 184 hotels and other lodging accommodations so you'll have plenty of choices for your holiday retreat. Here are highly ranked ones based on our user reviews:

• Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Tacoma DuPont - With a stay at this 2.5-star hotel, guests can enjoy access to free breakfast and an indoor pool, along with free WiFi. It's a favorite with Expedia travelers for its breakfast and helpful staff.
• Geiger Victorian Bed and Breakfast - Our customers like the breakfast and clean, comfortable rooms at this B&B. This 3.5-star bed & breakfast features free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking.
• The Villa Bed & Breakfast - With a stay at this 3-star bed & breakfast, guests can enjoy access to free breakfast and free parking, along with free WiFi. Expedia customers like its beach locale and comfortable, quiet rooms.

Other top sights in Tacoma include Tacoma Dome and Emerald Downs. Outside the city, top places to visit include Pike Place Market, located 25 mi (40.2 km) from the heart of the city, and Nordstrom, which is 25.2 mi (40.6 km) away.

Getting Around Tacoma

With so many transportation options, exploring Tacoma is easy. Walk to nearby metro stations like Commerce Street Station, Theater District Station, and Convention Center Station. If you want to journey outside of the area, ride aboard a train from Union Station, Tacoma Dome Station, or Tacoma Station.

Dressing for Tacoma

• Between January and March, you can expect the daytime average to be around 55°F and the nighttime average to be 37°F
• From April to June, temperatures average about 73°F during the day and 41°F at night
• July through September averages 76°F during the day and 49°F at night
• In October-December, the average temperature is 64°F during the day and 36°F at night
• Average annual rainfall for Tacoma is 43.07 inches
• Hottest months are usually August and July with an average temperature of 75°F, while the coldest months are December and January with an average of 37°F