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 theatre scene.
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.
Pacific Lutheran University
Enjoy the student vibe at Pacific Lutheran University during your visit to Tacoma. Experience the great live music and lively festivals in this family-friendly area.
LeMay Car Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at LeMay Car Museum during your trip to Tacoma. Amble around this family-friendly area's waterfront or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.
Things to do
Small Group Mount Rainier National Park 1-Day Tour from Seattle 2-Can-Go
Olympic National Park Small Group Day Tour w/Scenic State Ferries
Woodinville Wine & Snoqualmie Falls Tour
Leavenworth & Snoqualmie Falls One-Day Tour from Seattle
Pike Place & Seattle 1-Day City Tour from Seattle
Top hotels in Eastside
Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma
Everything was good and staff was friendly
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
Staff is wonderful, shuttle to airport was quick and simple, clean room
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Coast Gateway Hotel
Staff friendliness and ease of stay
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center
Everything was wonderful!
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Hampton Inn Seattle-Airport
Nice room! Shuttle quick and convenient
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
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Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Eastside
Lincoln International District
When in Lincoln International District, you can plan a visit to Tacoma Mall and LeMay Car Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
South End
While South End may 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 Tacoma Dome.
Waller
You'll appreciate the restaurants during your time in Waller and you might want to plan a stop by BJ's Bingo and Emerald Queen Casino while you're in the area.
Downtown Tacoma
Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Tacoma. Top attractions like Pantages Theater and Museum of Glass are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Convention Center Station or Commerce Street Station to see more of the city.
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 Museum of Glass and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Theater District Station or Commerce Street Station.
