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.
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 lively festivals and acclaimed theater scene.
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.
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.
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.
Pacific Lutheran University
Explore the campus of Pacific Lutheran University during your stay in Tacoma. Experience the acclaimed theater scene and great live music in this family-friendly area.
Eastside Hotel Deals
Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma
The whole property is brand new, so it was clean and looked pretty nice and modern. The room was clean, pretty good size and had a great design. Only drawback was they don’t provide water in the rooms, but you can get free water and soda in the casino. So that’s the give and take.
Reviewed on 2026/5/11
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
We booked a room at the Doubletree expecting a wonderful experience. However, we were very disappointed in not only the room but the parking situation & the way we were treated. First, we were not informed there would be a Cryptocom convention going on which took up all the parking and causing the ...
Reviewed on 2026/5/11
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
The entire facility was very clean. The breakfast options were plentiful. Laundry room on site was very useful after days of hiking. The only downside was the elevator was unavailable on the last day of our stay and it was difficult getting our luggage down the stairs from the third floor.
Reviewed on 2026/5/12
Coast Gateway Hotel
Ok for motel breakfast nothing special
Reviewed on 2026/5/12
Days Inn by Wyndham Seatac Airport
Great
Reviewed on 2026/5/10
Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center
No room service available and the food prices in the onsite restaurant are ridiculous.
Reviewed on 2026/5/11
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 Museum of Glass 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.
