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 acclaimed theater scene.
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.
Museum of Glass
Watch some of the world’s best glassblowers demonstrate their skills and admire 20th- and 21st-century glass artworks at this extraordinary museum.
LeMay Car Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at LeMay Car Museum during your trip to Tacoma. Amble around this family-friendly area's waterfront or experience its acclaimed theater scene.
Pacific Lutheran University
Explore the campus of Pacific Lutheran University during your stay in Tacoma. Experience the great live music 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
Romantic 1 Day Tour of Heart-beating Coordinates From Seattle
4 Day Seattle City and the Verdant Landscapes of Washington State
Ruston Hotel Deals
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
This hotel was very clean, including the breakfast area. Staff was very helpful. There is a convenient store across the street.
Reviewed on Nov 12, 2025
Coast Gateway Hotel
We stayed one night after arriving late at night on an international flight. The shuttle bus arrived within 10 minutes after my call. The hotel is close to the airport so it was a quick ride. Check-in was easy and the staff were friendly. The beds were comfortable, the room was clean and the shower ...
Reviewed on Nov 8, 2025
Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
Needs an update. Good for a night
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025
Quality Inn SeaTac Airport-Seattle
Friendly staff, great location
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025
Hotel Murano
Friendly staff clean room the restaurant was excellent great food great price. Easy check in. One downside is paying 28 dollars a night for parking for that price they should have a valet
Reviewed on Nov 10, 2025
Hotel Interurban Seattle Airport SeaTac
Excellent front desk team
Reviewed on Nov 7, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Ruston
North End
If you're spending some time in North End, 6th Ave and Job Carr Cabin Museum are top sights worth seeing.
West End
While visiting West End, you might make a stop by sights like Tacoma Narrows Bridge and Point Defiance Park.
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 Titlow Park, 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.
