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
staff was friendly. The room was clean. It was a pleasant stay
Reviewed on 2026/2/22
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
Room was good. Elevators are pretty dirty though.
Reviewed on 2026/2/22
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
The room was clean. The staff was courteous. The food was so-so
Reviewed on 2026/2/23
Coast Gateway Hotel
Shuttle bus was overwhelmed, ended up with Uber after waiting 20 minutes
Reviewed on 2026/2/23
Red Roof Inn Seattle Airport - SEATAC
Really polite and helpful check-in staff.
Reviewed on 2026/2/23
Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center
Everything was good but there never seemed to be enough staff at the Spencer's restaurant. Always had to wait 5 minutes minimum to be seated and service was super slow.
Reviewed on 2026/2/23
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.
