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 theatre 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 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.
Pacific Lutheran University
Enjoy the student vibe at Pacific Lutheran University during your visit to Tacoma. Experience the great live music and acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Woodinville Wine & Snoqualmie Falls Tour
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
Leavenworth & Snoqualmie Falls One-Day Tour from Seattle
Pike Place & Seattle 1-Day City Tour from Seattle
Top hotels in Ruston
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
Nice bed easy parking
Reviewed on 11 Nov 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 8 Nov 2025
Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
Needs an update. Good for a night
Reviewed on 9 Nov 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 7 Nov 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Easy access to airport
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Quality Inn SeaTac Airport-Seattle
Nice, clean room. Quick and efficient shuttle.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Ruston
North End
If you're spending some time in North End, 6th Ave and Job Carr Cabin Museum are top sights worth seeing.
West End
If you're spending some time in West End, Tacoma Narrows Bridge and Point Defiance Park are top sights worth seeing.
Browns Point
While Browns Point isn't home to many top sights, Dash Point State Park and Port of Tacoma are some notable places to visit nearby.
Central Tacoma
If you're spending some time in Central Tacoma, 6th Ave and Cheney Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
Fircrest
While Fircrest may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Cheney Stadium and Titlow Park.
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 of the city at Theater District Station or Commerce Street Station.
