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.
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 acclaimed theater scene.
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.
Pacific Lutheran University
Explore the campus of Pacific Lutheran University during your stay in Tacoma. Experience the great live music and lively festivals in this family-friendly area.
Museum of Glass
Watch some of the world’s best glassblowers demonstrate their skills and admire 20th- and 21st-century glass artworks at this extraordinary museum.
South End Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Tacoma Mall by IHG
Very kind guest service who made sure that we felt like the number one priority through every request no matter how large or small. They took time to explain things when we had questions as well as gave us information about things ahead of time that we may have not even thought to ask about. Room ...
Reviewed on Dec 26, 2025
Motel 6 Tacoma, WA - South
Nothing to complain about
Reviewed on Dec 24, 2025
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tacoma by IHG
Great stay
Reviewed on Dec 18, 2025
Studio 6 Tacoma, WA - South
I didn't even know I had 15 + 18
Reviewed on Dec 29, 2025
Best Western Plus Tacoma Hotel
The hotel is clean and well maintained. The staff is helpful and friendly. I especially liked and appreciated the 24-hour coffee bar in the lobby. The breakfast menu provided various options for all dietary needs.
Reviewed on Dec 30, 2025
Candlewood Suites Tacoma Mall by IHG
The staff is so nice. When we checked in the lady remembered me and said welcome home. I will forever stay at this place
Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025
Other neighborhoods around South End
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.
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.
Monta Vista
Monta Vista is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Stina's Cellars and Regal Lakewood.
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.
