What to do in Tacoma, WA

Activities, attractions and tours

Tacoma featuring a marina, a bay or harbour and a city
Gig Harbor featuring a bay or harbour, forests and a marina
Gig Harbor featuring a bay or harbour and a marina
Gig Harbor showing a bay or harbour
Tacoma featuring a marina, a city and a bay or harbour

Tacoma Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that Tacoma has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Activities and Tours

Tacoma is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Tacoma to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights.

Tacoma Attractions

Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Tacoma.

Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Tacoma attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.

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Mt. Rainier Full-Day Tour

Mt. Rainier Full-Day Tour

Activity duration is 12 hours
9.4 out of 10 with 270 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $220 per adult
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Classes & workshops

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Authentic Italian Cooking Class in Seattle (5-Course Meal)

Authentic Italian Cooking Class in Seattle (5-Course Meal)

Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $178 per adult
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Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience

Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience

Activity duration is 1 hour
10.0 out of 10 with 6 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $152 per traveller
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What to do in Tacoma

Discover the most popular places to visit in Tacoma

Aerial View of Downtown Tacoma Washington and The Port Waterfront

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.

Tacoma Dome
Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium which includes marine life

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.

Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium
aerial carnival ride with swings

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.

Washington State Fair Events Center
#Trovember #Food

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.

Tacoma Mall
Giant rubber duckie for boat days

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.

Port of Tacoma
Point Defiance Park featuring a park

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.

Point Defiance Park
Cheney Stadium is looking good, haven't been there since the remodel and it was a vast improvement. Great day too in WA

Cheney Stadium

Catch an event at Cheney Stadium during your trip to Tacoma. Stroll along the waterfront or experience the acclaimed theater scene in this family-friendly area.

Cheney Stadium
Retains the vintage architecture...

Pacific Lutheran University

Explore the campus of Pacific Lutheran University during your stay in Tacoma. Experience the acclaimed theater scene and lively festivals in this family-friendly area.

Pacific Lutheran University
Museum of Glass which includes night scenes and modern architecture

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.

Museum of Glass

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If you haven't had a chance to look at the Museum of Glass, put it and the hot shop on your list. #Details #LifeAtExpedia

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.

Downtown Tacoma
Tacoma, pier waterfront. Ruston Way.

North End

If you're spending some time in North End, 6th Ave and Job Carr Cabin Museum are top sights worth seeing.

North End
Mount Rainier as seen from south Puget Sound with Gig Harbor's Magnolia Heights waterfront houses in the foreground.

South Tacoma

3.5/5(20 area reviews)

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.

South Tacoma
Spring is in the air.

Ruston

Travelers like the museums in Ruston, and Point Defiance Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Ruston
Awesome bridge in Tacoma

New Tacoma

3.5/5(50 area reviews)

If you're spending time in New Tacoma, check out sights like Pantages Theater or Tacoma Art Museum and hop on the metro to see more the city at Theater District Station or Commerce Street Station.

New Tacoma
Zoolights

West End

While visiting West End, you might make a stop by sights like Tacoma Narrows Bridge and Cinemark Century Point Ruston.

West End

 

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Day trip destinations from Tacoma

Corner view Auburn courthouse with downtown buildings aerial

Auburn

Tacoma Washington on a Fall Day

Fife

Mt Ranier and park road in Mt Ranier National Park, Washington. Glaciers and snow are visible.

Puyallup

Gig Harbor which includes a bay or harbour, a marina and a coastal town

Gig Harbor

Tennis court with lake and bright green grass.

Lakewood

Close up of Barnacles on Rocks on Vashon Island Beach

Vashon Island

Seattle which includes landscape views, night scenes and a city

Seattle

Olympia which includes heritage architecture and an administrative buidling as well as a couple

Olympia

Frequently asked questions

Is Tacoma worth visiting?
One of the most common things to do in Tacoma is explore Dash Point State Park. Check this major sight off your to-do list, then experience more of this area's nature and culture.
How do I spend a day in Tacoma?
Once you've checked off major attractions like Sunrise Beach and Washington State History Museum, spend some time exploring Tacoma's retail and dining scene.
What is the top tourist attraction in Tacoma?
Dash Point State Park is one of the top tourist attractions in Tacoma and deserves a place on every sightseeing itinerary of the area.
Is three days enough to stay in Tacoma?
You can easily tour top sights like Dash Point State Park, Washington State History Museum and Owen Beach with a three-day break in Tacoma. On average, most travellers book two days here. There's plenty to see and do nearby too, so stay a bit longer and check out Seattle.
Is Tacoma a walkable city?
Some top attractions in Tacoma, such as Washington State History Museum and Tacoma Dome, are within walking distance. You can also experience several of the city's popular neighbourhoods on foot. Only 0.64 kilometres from central Tacoma is New Tacoma and Downtown Tacoma is 0.48 kilometres away.
What are some activities to do in Tacoma with kids?
Deciding what to do in Tacoma with kids has never been so easy. Whether you're getting away with teenagers or toddlers, there are many family-friendly tours and attractions to keep them entertained here.

What to do in Tacoma for adults?
Tacoma Dome and LeMay Museum at Marymount are just a few of the things to do in Tacoma. With loads of activities available, there's something here for everyone to experience.
Are there free things to do in Tacoma?
One of the simplest ways to discover free things to do in Tacoma is to chat to a local tour guide. You'll get insider tips on vibrant neighbourhoods, parks and other hotspots you can experience without reaching for your wallet. Owen Beach is one sight that doesn't have an admission fee.

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