West End
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.
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.
Titlow Park
Explore the great outdoors at Titlow Park, a lovely green space in Tacoma. Wander the waterfront in this family-friendly area.
Fort Nisqually Living History Museum
Interact with interpreters in period clothing and explore replica 19th-century buildings at this living history museum.
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.
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 acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
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
Top hotels in West End
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
The room had lots of dog hair everywhere! I had to ask housekeeping to vacuum more. It still was fog hair apparent. I think of you have dogs, the rooms should be without carpet or there should be a better contraption used to get the hair up. Also, it was so cold that my thermostat wouldn't warm my ...
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
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Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Coast Gateway Hotel
Good , friendly staff , good breakfast . Clean.
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Hotel Murano
The bar was closed because it was “slow.” Ordered dessert from Bite and the crème brule was so bad they didn’t want to charge me.
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
Very clean. Good value for the affordable price
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center
Clean room and friendly staff.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West End
Ruston
Travellers like the museums in Ruston, and Point Defiance Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
North End
If you're spending some time in North End, 6th Ave and Job Carr Cabin Museum 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.
Central Tacoma
If you're spending some time in Central Tacoma, 6th Ave and Cheney Stadium are top sights worth seeing.
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 Tacoma Dome or Pantages Theater and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Theater District Station or Commerce Street Station.
