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 great live music and lively festivals.
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 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.
Eastside Hotel Deals
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
We have enjoyed this hotel previously. This time was a disappointment. We intentionally booked because of the 24 hour shuttle as we knew we would be arriving very late. When I called from the airport for a shuttle, a recording said the shuttle only operated from 4 am to 1 am. It cost me $25 in taxi ...
Reviewed on 2026/3/18
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
That was a great place to stay!
Reviewed on 2026/3/18
Coast Gateway Hotel
Very convenient place to stay for early morning departures from SeaTac airport
Reviewed on 2026/3/18
Hotel Murano
Clean. Beautiful art. Real hot water with pressure. Convenient if you have business in Tacoma or going to museums.
Reviewed on 2026/3/18
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 2026/3/16
Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center
Staff was great. Very close to airport and light rail.
Reviewed on 2026/3/13
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 Tacoma Dome.
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.
