South Tacoma, WA

Tacoma

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Popular places to visit

“Everybody remembers their first car, family driving vacations, a sports car they fell in love with as a teenager,” says Lemay's American Car Museum CEO David Madeira. “Personal experiences with cars are at the heart of the American experience, and we’re going to showcase more than a century of automotive lifestyle and history as well as the future of transportation.” ... June 2nd is the opening and I'll see all y'all there!!! It'll be the largest collection of vintage and classic cars in the world. Lemay has an awesome story...literally from trash to riches. He would buy vintage and classic cars while on his garbage truck route...eventually leading to this ACM AWESOMENESS!!!

Tacoma Dome

4/5(1,072 reviews)

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.

Tacoma Dome
This place is way more cool than I expected. First of all, the structure is an architectural marvel; such a great space that spans 165,000 sq feet. Packed with vintage autos

LeMay Car Museum

4/5(11 reviews)

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.

LeMay Car Museum
The Pacific Northwest is home to a plethora of fantastic microbreweries. You can taste great local beers at the annual Tacoma Craft Beer Festival, which happens in Tacoma, WA every September.

Cheney Stadium

3/5(2 reviews)

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.

Cheney Stadium
The ferris wheel at The Puyallup Fair!

Washington State Fair Events Center

4.5/5(163 reviews)

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.

Washington State Fair Events Center
Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium showing marine life

Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium

4.5/5(332 reviews)

Visit a red wolf habitat, watch polar bears swim and see elephants in a simulated forest environment at this unique zoo and aquarium.

Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
Museum of Glass featuring night scenes and modern architecture

Museum of Glass

4.5/5(1,459 reviews)

Watch some of the world’s best glassblowers demonstrate their skills and admire 20th- and 21st-century glass artworks at this extraordinary museum.

Museum of Glass

Other neighborhoods around South Tacoma

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South End

2.5/5(264 area reviews)

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in South End and surrounding area, you can visit Tacoma Mall and Tacoma Dome.

South End
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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.

Lincoln International District
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Monta Vista

3.5/5(58 area reviews)

Monta Vista is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Stina's Cellars and Regal Lakewood.

Monta Vista
Silly name, with SERIOUS food! It's a relaxed atmosphere with a chef who appeared on Master Chef. The have a fantastic lunch and dinner menu however they only serve brunch on Fridays - Sundays and I can not say enough about my favorite brunch item on the menu. The Elk Hash

Central Tacoma

4/5(1 area review)

While visiting Central Tacoma, you might make a stop by sights like 6th Ave and Cheney Stadium.

Central Tacoma
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Fircrest

When in Fircrest, you can plan a visit to Cheney Stadium and Titlow Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Fircrest
One of the best craft cocktail bars I've been to. Manager Rose creates tasty drinks with creative names. Here is 'the last light at dusk' and 'where no borders exist.'

Hilltop

3.5/5(3 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Hilltop, 6th Ave and Wright Park are top sights worth seeing.

Hilltop

South Tacoma, WA