Ruston, WA
Tacoma
Popular places to visit
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.
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 acclaimed theater scene 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.
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.
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)
Ruston Hotel Deals
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
Great Staff, Clean
Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026
Coast Gateway Hotel
Clean hotel with very pleasant staff, nice breakfast and timely shuttle to airport. Will stay there again.
Reviewed on Jan 16, 2026
Hotel Murano
Great!
Reviewed on Jan 16, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Great service at checkin
Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026
Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
Wonderful, caring staff. Average but fine rooms.
Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026
Quality Inn SeaTac Airport-Seattle
Very good
Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Ruston
West End
While visiting West End, you might make a stop by sights like Tacoma Narrows Bridge and Cinemark Century Point Ruston.
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 Museum of Glass and hop on the metro to see more the city at Theater District Station or Commerce Street Station.
