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
I usually stay one night before I fly out for a trip. I park there while I'm away. I've always been treated with kindness by staff and never had issues with parking. Every time I try something different, I end right back at Hilton properties. I adore the little things they do to welcome me as a Hilton ...
Reviewed on Mar 17, 2026

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
Very clean and comfortable especially after a canceled flight. Close enough to restaurants. Affordable snacks in the little store!
Reviewed on Mar 17, 2026

Coast Gateway Hotel
Nice clean hotel. Even though next to the airport, not noisy.
Reviewed on Mar 17, 2026

Hotel Murano
Good hotel
Reviewed on Mar 17, 2026

Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
I was traveling just for a weekend. The first night my sibling woke up because they felt itchiness. We found a bed bug on their bed. I had requested a room change. The receptionist was very nice and helped me out with it. But told me another room wouldn’t be ready until past 11am. Which was fine, ...
Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026

Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center
Staff was great. Very close to airport and light rail.
Reviewed on Mar 13, 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.
