Explore Tacoma district by district

6th Avenue

Food, drinks and late nights on Tacoma's liveliest strip

A walkable stretch of independent kitchens, bars and music rooms where Tacoma goes out.

• Food
• Drinks
• Nightlife
• Local Culture

Dome District

Event nights, arrivals and everything within walking distance

Tacoma's event gateway: the Tacoma Dome, rail and transit links, and the blocks visitors pass through on a show night.

• Events
• Entertainment
• Transportation
• Attractions

Downtown Tacoma

Museums, glass and the waterfront edge of the city

The cultural core, where museums, glass art and the working waterfront sit within a few blocks of each other.

• Museums
• Glass
• Waterfront
• Architecture

Stadium District

History, architecture and park views above the water

Grand old buildings, tree-lined streets and viewpoints looking out over Commencement Bay.

• History
• Architecture
• Parks
• Neighborhood Exploration

Proctor District

Shops, markets and everyday neighborhood Tacoma

A compact village-style district built around independent shops, a seasonal market and easy strolling.

• Shopping
• Markets
• Food
• Neighborhood Tacoma

Lincoln District

International kitchens and long-standing local business

One of Tacoma's most internationally rooted business districts, known for family-run food.

• International Food
• Culture
• Local Businesses

Hilltop

Culture, community and a district with deep roots

A historic, community-anchored district with a strong food scene and a long Tacoma story.

• Culture
• Community
• Food
• History

Ruston / Point Defiance

Waterfront paths, park trails and family days out

Where Tacoma meets the water: shoreline walking, park trails and family-paced outdoor time.

• Waterfront
• Outdoors
• Family
• Nature

Old Town

The oldest corner of Tacoma, right on the water

Tacoma's original neighborhood, small in scale and directly connected to the shoreline.

• History
• Waterfront
• Local Tacoma

South Tacoma

Vintage finds, local trade and unfussy food

A long commercial corridor with vintage and automotive character and plenty of local kitchens.

• Local Businesses
• Vintage
• Automotive
• Food

McKinley

A hillside neighborhood with views and local character

A quieter hillside district for visitors who like walking real neighborhoods and finding viewpoints.

• Neighborhood Exploration
• Views
• Local Culture

Tacoma Narrows / West Tacoma

Bridge views, water and open-air Tacoma

The western edge of the city, defined by the Narrows, its bridges and the water beyond.

• Views
• Outdoors
• Local Experiences

Tacoma Mall

Shopping • Dining • Entertainment • Retail

Shopping, dining and entertainment in one of Tacoma's largest commercial areas. The Tacoma Mall area is recognized by the City of Tacoma as its own neighborhood and regional growth center, south of downtown and separate from the South Tacoma district.

• Shopping
• Dining
• Entertainment
• Retail

Eastside

Tacoma's Eastside

Tacoma's Eastside stretches east of downtown and the Dome District toward Portland Avenue, home to the Eastside Community Center, the Emerald Queen Casino and a mix of long-time neighborhood businesses.