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 acclaimed theater scene and great live music.
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 great live music 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.
Pacific Lutheran University
Explore the campus of Pacific Lutheran University during your stay in Tacoma. Experience the lively festivals and acclaimed theater scene 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
4 Day Seattle City and the Verdant Landscapes of Washington State
French Cooking Class in Seattle (Includes 4-Course Meal)
Authentic Italian Cooking Class in Seattle (5-Course Meal)
South End Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Tacoma Mall by IHG
Staff were friendly but the bathroom was clogged and water did not drain as expected
Reviewed on Feb 18, 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tacoma by IHG
Good
Reviewed on Feb 10, 2026
Motel 6 Tacoma, WA - South
Semiclean
Reviewed on Feb 20, 2026
Best Western Plus Tacoma Hotel
CLEAN, COURTEOUS
Reviewed on Feb 20, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Staff was amazing the room was great
Reviewed on Feb 21, 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
The room, staff, check in, and breakfast were great! The bed was comfortable too.
Reviewed on Feb 21, 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 LeMay Museum at Marymount and Paradise Lanes Entertainment 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.
