South End, WA
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.
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.
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.
Tacoma Mall
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Tacoma Mall during your trip to Tacoma. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices in this family-friendly area.
Port of Tacoma
Explore the waterfront in Tacoma with a trip to Port of Tacoma. Take in the lively festivals in this family-friendly area.
Point Defiance Park
One of the largest urban parks in the United States is a green space home to lovely gardens as well as a fun-filled zoo and aquarium.
South End Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Tacoma Mall by IHG
Friendly staff, easy access from I5, clean
Reviewed on 2026/3/11
Best Western Plus Tacoma Hotel
Everything was great ,rooms breakfast /Front Desk help
Reviewed on 2026/3/11
Motel 6 Tacoma, WA - South
The staff on the evening shift are the most helpful, I was greeted with a smile 😊 and the staff member was pleasant and eager to assist. The Best I have experienced in the last two years. Thank you Room was clean and neat.
Reviewed on 2026/3/10
Hampton Inn & Suites Tacoma
Nice hotel
Reviewed on 2026/2/28
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Good location
Reviewed on 2026/3/10
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
Perfect stay except one small thing. Somebody set the bedside alarm clock for 6am. Then I heard 2 other bedside alarm clocks ringing thru the walls before 7am. Heard a 4th ringing as I walked down the hall to breakfast at 8:30am. Other than that, it was a wonderful stay. Didn’t wait long for the ...
Reviewed on 2026/3/11
Other neighborhoods 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
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Eastside and surrounding area, you can visit Tacoma Dome and LeMay Car Museum.
Parkland
While visiting Parkland, you might make a stop by sights like Paradise Lanes Entertainment Center and Sprinker Tennis Center.
Hilltop
If you're spending some time in Hilltop, 6th Ave and Wright Park are top sights worth seeing.
Central Tacoma
While visiting Central Tacoma, you might make a stop by sights like 6th Ave and Cheney Stadium.
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.