Eastside, WA
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 acclaimed theater scene and great live music.
Tacoma Mall
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Tacoma Mall during your trip to Tacoma. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music 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.
Pacific Lutheran University
Explore the campus of Pacific Lutheran University during your stay in Tacoma. Experience the lively festivals and acclaimed theater scene in this family-friendly area.
Eastside Hotel Deals
Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma
Nice rooms, friendly staff, lots of parking, easy to get to and close to the Tacoma dome. Did find an empty Pepsi can and broken claw clip under one of our beds that didn't belong to us. Also wish there was a microwave in the room.
Reviewed on 2026/2/26
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Great
Reviewed on 2026/2/27
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
Clean room, nice staff. Mediocre restaurant.
Reviewed on 2026/2/27
Coast Gateway Hotel
Nice covienent place.
Reviewed on 2026/2/27
Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
Comfortable and convenient. Good value.
Reviewed on 2026/2/25
Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center
Quiet, efficient and within walking distance to amenities.
Reviewed on 2026/2/27
Other neighborhoods around Eastside
South End
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in South End and surrounding area, you can visit Tacoma Mall and Great American Casino.
Waller
Waller is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can plan an outing to BJ's Bingo and Emerald Queen Casino while you're in town.
Downtown Tacoma
In the central business district, this thriving museum and university area boasts attractions like the Museum of Glass, Tacoma Art Museum, and Washington State History Museum. Explore historic sites such as Old City Hall Building and Union Station, while enjoying the revived retail and dining scene.
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 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.
