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 lively festivals.
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 acclaimed theater scene.
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.
Pacific Lutheran University
Explore the campus of Pacific Lutheran University during your stay in Tacoma. Experience the great live music and lively festivals 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.
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
Eastside Hotel Deals
Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma
Yes
Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025
Hotel Murano
Had dinner only
Reviewed on Dec 29, 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
Clean room and comfortable.
Reviewed on Dec 24, 2025
Coast Gateway Hotel
This is an older but clean, economical hotel with an airport shuttle and free breakfast.
Reviewed on Dec 28, 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Clean room. Nice staff. Warm cookies. Nice parking.
Reviewed on Dec 28, 2025
Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
Very clean snd the customer service was exceptional. The shuttle service is prompt and efficient. I had a rough day at the airport with cancelations etc. Red Roof Inn saved the day. All for under $100! I can't beleive deals like that still exist.
Reviewed on Dec 19, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Eastside
Lincoln International District
While Lincoln International District might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Tacoma Mall and LeMay Car Museum.
South End
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in South End and surrounding area, you can visit Tacoma Mall and Tacoma Dome.
Waller
Waller is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can plan an outing to BJ's Bingo and Emerald Queen Casino while you're in town.
Downtown Tacoma
In the central business district, this thriving museum and university area boasts attractions like the Museum of Glass, Tacoma Art Museum, and Washington State History Museum. Explore historic sites such as Old City Hall Building and Union Station, while enjoying the revived retail and dining scene.
Hilltop
If you're spending some time in Hilltop, 6th Ave and Wright Park are top sights worth seeing.
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.
