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 lively festivals.
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 lively festivals 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
Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma
Fantastic stay all around
Reviewed on 2026/4/22
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
Room is neat and clean. Excellent staff. Very satisfied on our entire stay.
Reviewed on 2026/4/23
Hotel Murano
The rooms were really clean. The staff were extra nice. We didn’t try the breakfast or the bar, but the hotel itself was really nice.
Reviewed on 2026/4/22
Coast Gateway Hotel
Very clean, decent part of town, staff was lovely, and the bagged breakfast they made for us since we had to get to the airport very early, was unexpected and very thoughtful. I will definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 2026/4/23
Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center
Nice hotel. Good choice for when you need a hotel close to the airport.
Reviewed on 2026/4/22
DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport
We had luke warm water in shower. Took about 1 hour to fix problem. Watter temp was still below normal.
Reviewed on 2026/4/22
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 Feast Arts Center 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.
