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.
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 lively festivals and 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.
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.
Pacific Lutheran University
Explore the campus of Pacific Lutheran University during your stay in Tacoma. Experience the acclaimed theater scene and great live music 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
Mount Rainier National Park 1-Day Tour from Seattle
Mount Rainier National Park Small Group 1-Day Tour from Seattle with Lunch
Two Flight Indoor Skydiving Experience
Olympic National Park Small Group Day Tour w/Scenic State Ferries
Leavenworth & Snoqualmie Falls One-Day Tour from Seattle
Ruston Hotel Deals
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
"It was to cold to enjoy the pool but we enjoyed our stay! It had everything we needed… there will be return visits!"
Reviewed on May 20, 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
"Country Inn and Suites was an amazing place to stay. The staff went above and beyond to help me navigate through getting my passport expedited and getting to pier 91 for a cruise. The hotel is close to the airport and their shuttle service was also so helpful! The atmosphere at the hotel is alive ..."
Reviewed on May 20, 2026
Coast Gateway Hotel
"This was just a really great place to stay near SeaTac. I just needed to be close to the airport for an early flight, and it was convenient and well maintained. It is an older building but you can tell it has been taken care of. I have seen some brand new hotels that just don’t get cleaned or maintained. ..."
Reviewed on May 20, 2026
Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
"No fridge. No microwave. Overall dumpy place. The toilet ran like crazy. It was clean enough I guess. The staff was friendly, prompt, and responsively. Shuttle service was excellent. Very convenient to the airport. I’d stay again if I had an early flight but I’d look for an alternative in the same ..."
Reviewed on May 20, 2026
Motel 6 Seattle, WA - South
"Unfortunately we had a little problem while we were there but everything got fixed. Sucks that the pool isn’t going to open but other than that our stay eas just fine. Will stay again in the future"
Reviewed on May 19, 2026
Quality Inn SeaTac Airport-Seattle
"On both occasions, we arrived early. The staff was very accommodating in getting us checked in early. The hot breakfast was a nice surprise, as we were expecting the typical cold breakfast. Our rooms were very comfortable and clean, as was the rest of the property. The property is a little dated, ..."
Reviewed on May 20, 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 Narrows Plaza Bowl, 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 Union Station Rotunda and hop on the metro to see more the city at Theater District Station or Commerce Street Station.
