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 lively festivals.
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 lively festivals and acclaimed theater scene.
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.
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 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.
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.
Things to do
Woodinville Wine & Snoqualmie Falls Tour
Small Group Mount Rainier National Park One-Day Tour from Seattle
Olympic National Park Small Group Day Tour w/Scenic State Ferries
South End Hotel Deals
Best Western Plus Tacoma Hotel
Room was clean, staff very friendly, enough parking
Reviewed on Apr 11, 2026
Holiday Inn Tacoma Mall by IHG
The permises especially the pool are filthy
Reviewed on Apr 7, 2026
Motel 6 Tacoma, WA - South
Disgusting. Dirty. Smoky. Animals everywhere. Just gross. Staff was nice but un knowledgeable. Ended up paying for our reservation twice because staff was trying to accommodate an early check in but instead created a second booking altogether. Sooooo nasty. My 85 year old grandma stayed with us and ...
Reviewed on Apr 11, 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Tacoma
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Beautiful large double bed room. Extremely clean. Definitely will book here again. 😊
Reviewed on Apr 10, 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
Breakfast was good and laundry was easy and able to get fresh clothes
Reviewed on Apr 11, 2026
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 Sprinker Tennis Center and LeMay Museum at Marymount.
Hilltop
If you're spending some time in Hilltop, 6th Ave and Feast Arts Center 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.
