Eastside, 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 great live music.
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 acclaimed theater scene and great live music.
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 great live music in this family-friendly area.
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.
Pacific Lutheran University
Explore the campus of Pacific Lutheran University during your stay in Tacoma. Experience the lively festivals and acclaimed theater scene in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Woodinville Wine & Snoqualmie Falls Tour
Small Group Mount Rainier National Park One-Day Tour from Seattle
Olympic National Park Small Group Day Tour w/Scenic State Ferries
4 Day Seattle City and the Verdant Landscapes of Washington State
French Cooking Class in Seattle (Includes 4-Course Meal)
Authentic Italian Cooking Class in Seattle (5-Course Meal)
Eastside Hotel Deals
Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma
Staff was courteous. Room was spotless. Food was really great and everybody seemed to be having an amazing time on my floor.
Reviewed on Feb 21, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Room was good. Elevators are pretty dirty though.
Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
Yes
Reviewed on Feb 21, 2026
Coast Gateway Hotel
Clean room.
Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026
Hotel Murano
Comfortable, quiet room
Reviewed on Feb 21, 2026
Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
Everything was fantastic.
Reviewed on Feb 21, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Eastside
South End
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in South End and surrounding area, you can visit Tacoma Mall and Tacoma Dome.
Waller
Waller is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can plan an outing to Tacoma Dome and BJ's Bingo while you're in town.
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.
Hilltop
If you're spending some time in Hilltop, 6th Ave and Wright Park are top sights worth seeing.
New Tacoma
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.
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.
