Ruston
Tacoma
Popular places to visit
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.
Tacoma Mall
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Tacoma Mall during your stay in Tacoma. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theatre scene 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.
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.
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
4 Day Seattle City and the Verdant Landscapes of Washington State
Top hotels in Ruston
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
No comment
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Coast Gateway Hotel
good location, fast airport shuttle
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Hotel Murano
Clean room and fantastic staff!
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Convenient and comfortable
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
Th staff was wonderful! The room was fine. We had to get up for an early flight and were h g lad to be close by the airport.
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Quality Inn SeaTac Airport-Seattle
Very good
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ruston
West End
If you're spending some time in West End, Tacoma Narrows Bridge and Cinemark Century Point Ruston are top sights worth seeing.
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
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 Tacoma Nature Center.
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.
