Why people love visiting lively Tacoma
Come and experience Tacoma and its festivals, live music and theatre scene. Renowned for its casino gaming, shopping and restaurants, this city welcomes all visitors. Whether you're planning a family holiday, romantic stay or trip with friends, holiday rentals offer features like full kitchens and laundry facilities for a more convenient stay.
Activities and attractions in and around Tacoma
Are you hoping to discover attractions to see during your stay? Although it can be tempting to stay in your comfortable holiday rental, you'll want to check out everything that makes Tacoma a one-of-a-kind holiday spot. Here are some of the major attractions to see, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Foss Waterway Seaport (0.3 mi / 0.4 km)
- Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center (5.3 mi / 8.5 km)
- Wild Waves Theme and Water Park (6.2 mi / 9.9 km)
- Chambers Bay Golf Course (7.1 mi / 11.5 km)
- Horseshoe Lake Golf Course (15 mi / 24.2 km)
- Home Course Golf Course (15.1 mi / 24.3 km)
Exploring the natural features in Tacoma
Whether you're looking for adventure or just want to appreciate the scenery, Tacoma is a great spot to appreciate mother nature. These are some of the area's noteworthy natural features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Point Defiance Park (5.6 mi / 9.1 km)
- Point Robinson Park (9.8 mi / 15.7 km)
- Spanaway Lake (9.9 mi / 16 km)
- Des Moines Beach (11.5 mi / 18.6 km)
- Lake Tapps (12.9 mi / 20.7 km)
- Angle Lake Park (13.9 mi / 22.3 km)
Travelling to and around Tacoma
Fly into Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), the closest airport, located 14.6 mi (23.5 km) from the city centre. If you can't find a flight that's convenient for your trip, you can also fly into Seattle, WA (BFI-Boeing Field), which is 20.6 mi (33.2 km) away.
If you're travelling by train, Union Station, Tacoma Dome Station and Tacoma Station are the main stations in the area. You can see more of Tacoma by jumping on the metro at Commerce Street Station, Theater District Station or Convention Center Station.