Ruston, 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 great live music and lively festivals.
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.
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.
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.
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
Japanese Sushi Cooking Class in Seattle (Includes 4-Course Meal)
French Cooking Class in Seattle (Includes 4-Course Meal)
Ruston Hotel Deals
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
We have enjoyed this hotel previously. This time was a disappointment. We intentionally booked because of the 24 hour shuttle as we knew we would be arriving very late. When I called from the airport for a shuttle, a recording said the shuttle only operated from 4 am to 1 am. It cost me $25 in taxi ...
Reviewed on Mar 18, 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
Hotel is clean
Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026
Coast Gateway Hotel
We only stayed overnight and the hotel was fine fir our purposes. Included a continental breakfast that was satisfactory. Staff were really nice and helpful. I would stay here again.
Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026
Hotel Murano
Rooms were clean. The service was garbage. I called ahead to get someone sdded to my ŵŵw⁴SW
Reviewed on Mar 19, 2026
Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
I have mixed feelings about this stay. I’ve stayed here before. It’s not the nicest hotel, but you know that going in. For the price though, I’ve generally found it to be decent compared to other comparable properties in the area. On this trip though, I got to my room and the climate control wouldn’t ...
Reviewed on Mar 19, 2026
Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center
Noisy! It sounded like dump trucks were driving in the floor above us. No recycling available and the waste baskets were so narrow nothing would easily fit in them. The lobby was messy when we arrived as some guests had their luggage open and strewn on the floor. Won't stay there again
Reviewed on Mar 19, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Ruston
West End
While visiting West End, you might make a stop by sights like Tacoma Narrows Bridge and Point Defiance Park.
North End
If you're spending some time in North End, 6th Ave and Job Carr Cabin Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Browns Point
Though Browns Point might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Dash Point State Park and Port of Tacoma.
Central Tacoma
While visiting Central Tacoma, you might make a stop by sights like 6th Ave and Cheney Stadium.
Fircrest
When in Fircrest, you can plan a visit to Cheney Stadium and Tacoma Nature Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
