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
Eastside Hotel Deals
Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma
No breakfast offered at hotel.
Reviewed on Nov 7, 2025
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
SureStay Hotel by Best Western SeaTac Airport North
Just what we needed, perfect being right by airport, wasn’t booked went last minute not realizing how long our layover was. Staff was great, super easy with a shuttle going out every 15 mins to airport 24/7 exactly what we needed to make it to our flight on time!! Vending machines saved us in middle ...
Reviewed on Nov 7, 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Easy access to airport
Reviewed on Nov 12, 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, Wright Park and 6th Ave are top sights worth seeing.
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.
