Eastside
Tacoma
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 great live music.
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.
Tacoma Mall
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Tacoma Mall during your stay in Tacoma. Discover the top-notch restaurants and entertainment choices 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.
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
4 Day Seattle City and the Verdant Landscapes of Washington State
Seattle Full Day W/ All Major Attractions Small Group Max 12 Tour
Top hotels in Eastside
Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma
The staff was very nice. The elevator, hallway, and room was clean. Lot's of beautiful furniture and art work.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
I usually stay one night before I fly out for a trip. I park there while I'm away. I've always been treated with kindness by staff and never had issues with parking. Every time I try something different, I end right back at Hilton properties. I adore the little things they do to welcome me as a Hilton ...
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
Very clean and comfortable especially after a canceled flight. Close enough to restaurants. Affordable snacks in the little store!
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Coast Gateway Hotel
Nice clean hotel. Even though next to the airport, not noisy.
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Hotel Murano
It smells so good in the hotel. Its amazing. Clean room. Comfy bed. Great staff
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
I was traveling just for a weekend. The first night my sibling woke up because they felt itchiness. We found a bed bug on their bed. I had requested a room change. The receptionist was very nice and helped me out with it. But told me another room wouldn’t be ready until past 11am. Which was fine, ...
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Eastside
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 Tacoma Art Museum and Pantages Theater 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 Tacoma Art Museum and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Theater District Station or Commerce Street Station.
South Tacoma
While you're in South Tacoma, take in top sights like Tacoma Mall and jump on the metro at South 25th Street Station to see more of the city.
