Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tacoma Local area

Shop your favorite stores at the Tacoma Mall, a top destination just seven minutes away from our hotel up the I-5. With over 140 stores—including classics like Macy's and Nordstrom and specialty shops like Anime World and Lovisa—there's something for every shopper. Parents with younger children will love the Funtastic Playtorium, an epic indoor playground. The dining options are limitless, too. Enjoy everything from Indian, Chinese, and Hawaiian cuisine to frozen yogurt, pretzels, and smoothies.

See one of the largest wooden domes in the world at the famous Tacoma Dome, a multi-purpose arena that hosts a plethora of events. You can attend everything from concerts, sports games, and monster truck races to expos, conventions, and comedy shows under this impressive dome. This iconic venue can seat up to 21,000 people and is just 10 minutes away from our Tacoma hotel.

The Museum of Glass is a contemporary art museum dedicated to showcasing glass art in the Pacific Northwest. Located along Tacoma’s waterfront, the museum features rotating exhibitions, a hot shop amphitheater for live glassblowing demonstrations, and a stunning outdoor plaza filled with—you guessed it!—incredible glass artworks. The museum celebrates the legacy of artist Dale Chihuly and provides interactive experiences for visitors of all ages.

A short drive away, Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium combines a traditional zoo, aquarium, and botanical garden within Point Defiance Park. It houses over 500 animal and plant species from the PNW and around the world, including tigers, elephants, and sea otters. Explore exhibits like the Pacific Seas Aquarium and Asian Forest Sanctuary to get a taste of what life is like for wildlife around the world.

What would our lives be like if cars had never been invented? The LeMay Car Museum invites us to appreciate how profoundly cars have changed our lives. Enjoy the story of the automobile through 300+ classic, vintage, and modern cars, along with motorcycles and memorabilia. Catch themed exhibits for a deeper look, like the drive-in theater and race simulator. Whether you love cars or are fascinated with American history, you'll love this museum right by the Tacoma Dome.